Today, any conversation about AI inevitably includes a mention of agents. That's because, well, there's a lot to talk about.

Described by OpenAI leaders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman as systems capable of autonomous action towards loosely defined goals, AI agents represent a tectonic shift in how we interact with intelligent systems.

But agents are not "just chatbots" as many might think. Unlike traditional AI models focused on immediate responses, agents autonomously plan, utilize tools (like web browsers), and adapt based on new information.