What is an AI Agent - I'm confused?!

What IS an AI Agent, Anyway? (And Why Everyone's Confused)

Hey everyone! So, we’re on a massive hiring spree for AI Engineers at the AI labs (HCLTech), globally. And as someone leading the AI Engineering team, I’m trying to really nail down what makes a great AI Engineer. But honestly? It feels like we’re all speaking different languages when it comes to one key concept: AI Agents. Let me give you some background. I’ve been around the block. Years ago, I was deep into Java, building low-latency, high-performance cloud apps. Then, I dove into machine learning at Lloyds, training models for fraud and analytics. Now? We’re building AI and GenAI products and MVPs, pushing the boundaries. ...

March 17, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words