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Episode 3

What Makes an AI Agent Different From a Chatbot?

November 3, 2026 · 8 min

A chatbot can suggest a plan. An AI agent can use tools, take steps and respond to what happens next. Follow a fictional meeting-room search to understand the action loop, permissions, checks and limits behind the label.Sources:https://www.anthropic.com/research/building-effective-agentshttps://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/tool-use/computer-use-tool

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A chatbot can suggest a plan. An AI agent can use tools, take steps and respond to what happens next. Follow a fictional meeting-room search to understand the action loop, permissions, checks and limits behind the label.


Sources:

https://www.anthropic.com/research/building-effective-agents

https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/tool-use/computer-use-tool