Mapping the Landscape: Understanding AI Agents: From Simple Assistants to Autonomous Systems
Location
Online
Date & Time
Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 12:30 - 13:30
Delivered by Dominik Lukes
Audience Exposure Level: Level 2: Sometimes use AI
This session will explore the emerging landscape of AI agents and clarify what constitutes an "agent" in the context of artificial intelligence. The discussion will outline the historical development of agents and explain different levels of agent autonomy. Additionally, we will examine the technical components that enable agent capabilities and showcase practical examples across various domains. This guide will help anyone interested in this rapidly evolving area of generative AI. It covers current applications and explores future possibilities of agent-based systems.
Objectives
- What defines an AI agent and how does it differ from conventional AI assistants?
- What are the different levels of agent autonomy and capability?
- How do agents work technically and what components enable their functionality?
- What practical agent applications exist today across different domains?
- Which agent development tools are accessible to non-specialists?
- What future developments in agent technology can we anticipate?
