| Concept
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What it is
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Example use
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| AI model
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A system trained to process and generate information.
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An LLM answering a question.
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| Chatbot
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A conversational interface for interacting with a model or system.
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A chat that answers frequently asked questions.
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| AI assistant
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A tool that helps a person carry out tasks, usually under direct instructions.
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Helping draft an email, summarize a document, or explain code.
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| AI agent
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A system that can pursue a goal across multiple steps, using context, tools, and controls.
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Reading a spec, modifying code, running tests, fixing errors, and preparing a review summary.
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