What Is an Agent?
An agent is a person or entity that acts on behalf of another person or entity. Agents are typically employed to represent the interests of their clients in negotiations, transactions, and other business dealings. They can also be used to facilitate communication between two parties who may not otherwise have access to each other. Agents often act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, helping them reach agreements without having direct contact with one another. In some cases, agents may even provide advice and guidance regarding legal matters related to the transaction at hand.
Agents come in many forms including real estate agents, literary agents, talent agents, insurance brokers and financial advisors among others. Each type of agent has its own set of responsibilities depending on the industry they work within but all generally involve providing assistance for their client’s needs while ensuring that any deals made are beneficial for both sides involved. Agents must remain impartial when dealing with different parties so as not to show favoritism towards either side which could lead to potential conflicts down the line if left unchecked.
Types of Agents
Agents are a type of software that can act autonomously on behalf of users or other agents. They are used to automate tasks, such as searching for information online, monitoring systems and networks, and providing customer service. Agents can be divided into two main categories: reactive agents and proactive agents.
Reactive agents respond to events in the environment by taking action based on predetermined rules or algorithms. For example, an email filter agent might scan incoming emails for certain keywords and then take appropriate actions (e.g., delete spam). Proactive agents actively seek out new opportunities or solutions without being prompted by external stimuli; they use artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning to identify patterns in data sets and make decisions accordingly. Examples include virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa which provide personalized recommendations based on user preferences.