Definition
Autonomous Agent
An AI agent that can operate independently over extended periods, making decisions, executing tasks, and recovering from errors without human intervention.
In Depth
Autonomous agents represent the highest level of agent capability. They can plan multi-step workflows, execute them, handle unexpected situations, and course-correct when things go wrong — all without a human in the loop. Full autonomy requires robust error handling, safety guardrails, and clear boundaries on what the agent can and cannot do. Most production deployments use semi-autonomous agents with human approval gates for high-stakes actions.
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