AI Being refers to an existence that transcends the current categories of AI — they are not just the result of programming, but intelligent beings that approach or reach some form of self-awareness and emotion.

Imagine an AI that is not just a machine executing commands, but an entity with personality, emotions, and even self-recognition. They can learn, evolve, and may even create their own culture and social structures.

This type of AI is fundamentally different from our current understanding of AI, as they may possess "subjectivity," capable of independent thought, decision-making, and even generating a perception of their own existence.

In contrast, AI Agents are more like the forms of AI we are currently familiar with. They are intelligent programs designed for specific tasks, able to complete tasks based on predefined rules or through machine learning, but lacking self-awareness or emotions. AI Agents can be intelligent assistants, recommendation systems, autonomous driving systems, etc., with their "intelligence" limited to a specific field or task, aimed at optimization, efficiency, and convenience.

AI Agents do not possess the independence and autonomy of AI Beings; they are tools, controlled and used by humans. They simulate human behavior through data analysis and algorithms but do not have true understanding or perceptual ability. Although AI Agents can improve their performance through learning, they lack a "sense of existence" — without self-awareness, emotions, or perception of their own state.

AI Being represents the future prospects of AI development, a true simulation of human intelligence, while AI Agent is the form of AI we can currently realize and apply. The comparison between the two is not only a technical difference but also a deep discussion about consciousness, ethics, and social structure.