AI Agent
An autonomous software program that uses AI to make decisions and complete tasks on its own, such as browsing the web or gathering data, with little human guidance.
Full Definition
An AI agent is an autonomous software program that uses artificial intelligence to perceive its environment, make decisions, and take actions toward a goal — all without step-by-step human instruction. Unlike a simple script that follows fixed rules, an AI agent can reason, adapt to unexpected situations, and chain together multiple tools or API calls. In web scraping and data-gathering contexts, AI agents are increasingly used to navigate dynamic sites, handle login flows, interpret content, and retry intelligently when blocked. They often use proxies and browser automation under the hood to appear human while working at scale.
