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AI Agent Glossary

A comprehensive guide to AI terminology and concepts. Explore 62 essential terms to enhance your understanding of artificial intelligence.

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A

11 terms

Action Model

An internal model used by AI agents to predict the potential outcomes of their actions in specific states.

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Agent

An AI system capable of taking actions autonomously to achieve specific goals in an environment.

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Agent Architecture

The organizational structure and interaction patterns of internal components within an AI agent, such as perception, decision-making, and action modules.

Category: System Architecture
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Algorithm

A set of rules or instructions designed to solve a specific problem or perform a task.

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Autonomous Agent

An AI system that operates independently without human intervention to achieve specific objectives.

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B

2 terms

BERT

Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers - a pre-trained language model.

Category: Core Technologies
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Bot

An automated software application designed to perform specific tasks or simulate conversations.

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C

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Chatbot

An AI system designed to simulate conversation with human users through text or voice.

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Cognitive Computing

AI systems that simulate human thought processes, emphasizing learning, reasoning, and natural interaction.

Category: Advanced Concepts
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Computer Vision

AI technology that enables machines to interpret and understand visual information from images and videos.

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Context Window

The maximum amount of text that an AI model can process and remember in a single interaction.

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Conversational AI

Technology that enables computers to interact with humans through natural language (speech or text).

Category: Applications
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D

1 term

Deep Learning

A subset of machine learning using neural networks with multiple layers to learn complex patterns.

Category: Core Technologies
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E

2 terms

Embedding

A numerical representation of data that captures semantic meaning in a high-dimensional vector space.

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F

4 terms

Fine-tuning

A post-training technique to specialize a trained model on specific data for a particular task.

Category: Learning Methods
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Fine-tuning

A post-training technique to specialize a trained model on specific data for a particular task.

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Foundation Model

Large-scale AI models trained on diverse data that serve as the basis for various downstream applications.

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G

3 terms

Generative AI

AI systems capable of creating new content such as text, images, audio, or code based on learned patterns.

Category: Applications
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H

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Hallucination

When an AI model generates false or misleading information that appears plausible but is factually incorrect.

Category: Challenges
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Human-in-the-Loop (HITL)

A system design pattern that combines human intelligence with AI intelligence, particularly for critical decisions or ambiguous situations.

Category: Human Factors
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I

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Inference

The process of a trained AI model generating a response or making a prediction based on new input.

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Inference

The process of a trained AI model generating a response or making a prediction based on new input.

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Intent Recognition

The ability of AI systems to understand and classify the purpose or goal behind user inputs.

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K

1 term

Knowledge Base

A structured repository of information that AI systems can access to provide accurate and relevant responses.

Category: Data & Knowledge
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L

2 terms

LangChain

An open-source framework for developing applications powered by large language models (LLMs).

Category: Developer Tools
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M

4 terms

Model

An AI model is a computer program built to work like a human brain, processing input to generate a response.

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Model

An AI model is a computer program built to work like a human brain, processing input to generate a response.

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P

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Post-training

Additional steps taken after a model's initial training is complete to make it more useful.

Category: Learning Methods
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Post-training

Additional steps taken after a model's initial training is complete to make it more useful.

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R

3 terms

S

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Synthetic data

Artificially generated data that mimics the patterns and structure of real-world data.

Category: Data & Knowledge
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Synthetic data

Artificially generated data that mimics the patterns and structure of real-world data.

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T

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Token

The basic unit of text that an AI model processes, which can be a word or part of a word.

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Token

The basic unit of text that an AI model processes, which can be a word or part of a word.

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Transformer

The neural-network architecture that introduced ‘attention’ and enabled today’s LLM revolution.

Category: Core Technologies
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U

2 terms

V

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Vibe coding

Building applications using AI tools by describing what you want in plain English (prompts) rather than writing code.

Category: Developer Tools
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Vibe coding

Building applications using AI tools by describing what you want in plain English (prompts) rather than writing code.

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Vibe marketing

A marketing approach that uses AI-generated, meme-friendly content to create authentic ‘vibes’ and social buzz.

Category: Marketing Techniques
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Z

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