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Jun 9, 2026 3:25:47 PM

What is an AI agent and how is it different from a chatbot?

By dotsquares 1 minute read

A chatbot responds to a single user turn. An agent is an LLM that takes multi-step actions — it can call tools (web search, code execution, APIs), observe results, and plan its next step in a loop until a goal is achieved. Agents introduce autonomy, which requires robust error handling, guardrails, and human oversight checkpoints.

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