Definition·
Agents

Autonomous Agent

An AI system that plans and executes a series of actions to reach a goal with little human input.

Detailed explanation

An autonomous agent combines an LLM (brain) with tools (web search, code, APIs, memory). It breaks a goal into subtasks, acts, observes results and adjusts its plan. Autonomy varies — a human is often kept in the loop for sensitive actions.

Examples

Sales prospecting agent
Agent that reads emails and books meetings
Dev agent that opens pull requests

Frequently asked questions

Is it dangerous?

Without guardrails yes — limit permissions, log actions and require human approval for critical decisions.

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Last updated: 7/15/2026

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