You've surely heard about them, AI Agents are all over the internet. But what exactly are they? What can they do? Can I use AI Agents? Is it difficult? Are they dangerous? How can we ensure they're used safely?

There are a lot of different types of agents. Today we're talking about software agents that operate on the internet. AI Agents are software programs designed to perform tasks or make decisions with some degree of independence. Let's start with the basics by defining their key characteristics:

• Agents act autonomously, meaning they operate without direct human supervision

• They take in information from their environment through various data sources

• They have a clear goal or objective to achieve, such as finding the best price or monitoring systems

• They make decisions on your behalf based on their programming and the information they gather