AI Overview
AI agents are more advanced than regular bots, also known as chatbots, and can perform a wider range of tasks. AI agents can learn and adapt, while chatbots are limited to responding to specific inputs.
Task complexity
AI agents
Can handle complex, multi-step tasks like analyzing data, optimizing supply chains, and making recommendations
Chatbots
Best for simple, repetitive tasks like answering FAQs and resetting passwords
Learning and adaptability
AI agents: Use machine learning to learn from interactions and adapt their strategies
Chatbots: Improve through manual updates or limited AI-driven enhancements
Integration and scalability
AI agents: Can integrate with other systems to perform advanced automation
Chatbots: Focus on user interactions within conversational interfaces
Real-world applications
AI agents
Can be used in healthcare, finance, and logistics to analyze data, predict diagnoses, and recommend treatments
Chatbots
Can be used to guide users through simple processes like resetting passwords