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AI community debates the definition and history of "agents"

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The term "agent" in the context of AI is being discussed, with a user asserting that agents have existed long before the current AI boom. The user intends to continue using the term "agent" while disregarding those who may not fully grasp its implications. AI

IMPACT Discussion continues around the historical context and definition of AI agents.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing the definition of a term related to AI, fitting the commentary bucket.

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AI community debates the definition and history of "agents"

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ ntwrk80 Agents have been around much longer than # AI . I'll just keep using "agent" and ignore the folks who don't want to think about what that means. # XFD

    @ ntwrk80 Agents have been around much longer than # AI . I'll just keep using "agent" and ignore the folks who don't want to think about what that means. # XFD16

    LINKS techfieldday.net/@ntwrk80

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