Architecture

AI Agent

Definition

An autonomous AI system that can perceive its environment, reason about goals, select tools, and take multi-step actions to complete complex tasks. Enterprise AI agents are transforming workflows in operations, finance, and customer service but require robust oversight frameworks to meet EU AI Act obligations.

Related Terms

Agentic AI

AI systems that autonomously plan, reason, and execute multi-step tasks over extended time horizons without continuous human direction. Agentic AI is moving from demo to production in 2025–26, raising new questions around oversight, auditability, and the EU AI Act's human oversight requirements.

Large Language Model (LLM)

AI models trained on vast amounts of text data that can understand and generate human-like text. Examples include GPT-4, Claude, and Llama. LLMs power modern chatbots, content generation, and code assistance tools.

Autonomous Systems

Systems capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments without human intervention for each action. In regulated sectors such as transport, healthcare, and finance, autonomous AI systems typically fall under the EU AI Act's high-risk classification.

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