Part 5/12:
- Tool Use: Leveraging APIs, data sources, and other utilities to expand capabilities
He describes a structured process for building thinking agents, which are essentially AI systems capable of setting goals, planning steps, verifying progress, and executing complex tasks automatically. These agents operate through multiple layers—including a planner, verifier, executor, and updater—working together to perform multi-step workflows autonomously.
The Spectrum of AI Agents: From Rule-Based to Superintelligent
Drawing from a classification sourced from industry literature, the speaker outlined five levels of AI agents:
- Rule-Based Agents: Basic systems following predefined rules; most common in current applications.