AI Agents: Identity as the Defining Factor

This article tackles the often-confusing definition of AI agents. The author argues that the key differentiator between AI agents and AI assistants lies in 'identity'. True AI agents perform actions under their own identity, reflected in audit logs; AI assistants operate under the identity of a human user. This identity-based definition implies autonomy, capability, and reasoning. The author draws a parallel to legal agency and uses their own company's product as an example to illustrate the practical application of this definition.