Agent (AI Agent)
An AI system that plans, decides, and acts autonomously toward goals, rather than simply responding to prompts.
Agents are the building blocks of modern AI automation. Unlike chatbots that only answer questions, agents can take real actions — send emails, update databases, trigger workflows — without waiting for human input at every step.
Leap Laboratory runs 6 agents via the Paperclip framework — each with a defined role, daily budget, and governance level. The Chat Agent handles visitor questions, while the Analytics Agent processes cookieless data automatically.
Related terms
Agentic Workflow
An AI-driven process where agents make decisions, take actions, and coordinate tasks with minimal human intervention.
Agentic System
A collection of agents, tools, and workflows operating together to achieve an objective.
Multi-Agent System
An architecture where multiple specialized agents work together toward a shared goal.
Agent Orchestration
Coordinating multiple agents, tools, and workflows into a cohesive, goal-directed system.