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Types of AI Agents

An exploration of the different categories of AI agents, from simple reflex agents to complex learning systems

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The Spectrum of AI Agent Architectures

From simple reflex to sophisticated learning systems

Simple Reflex Agents

Simple Reflex Agents

Basic reactive systems

Model-Based Reflex Agents

Model-Based Reflex Agents

Adding internal state to track the world

Goal-Based Agents

Goal-Based Agents

Planning for desired outcomes

Utility-Based Agents

Utility-Based Agents

Optimizing for quality outcomes

Learning Agents

Learning Agents

Adapting and improving over time

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