Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI agent?
An AI agent is a program that pursues a goal on its own by planning steps and taking actions, not just replying with text. You give it a task, and it decides what to do, calls tools or websites it has access to, checks its own progress, and keeps going until the job is finished or it needs you.
What's the difference between an AI agent and a copilot?
An AI agent works autonomously, taking many steps on its own to finish a whole task, while a copilot sits beside you inside an app and assists as you work, suggesting and waiting for your go-ahead. The agent drives; the copilot rides along. Many products blend both modes depending on how much you let them act.
What can AI agents actually do?
AI agents can research a topic across many pages, fill out forms, write and run code, organize files, move data between apps, and handle repetitive multi-step workflows. Their reach depends on which tools and accounts you connect. The more access an agent has, the more it can do, and the more carefully you should supervise it.
Are AI agents safe to let run on their own?
AI agents are safe when you scope their access and review what they do, but risky if given broad permissions and left fully unattended. Mistakes compound across steps, so start with read-only or low-stakes tasks, keep a human checkpoint before anything irreversible, and use tools that show you the agent's actions as it works.
Do AI agents require coding to set up?
Many AI agents need no code at all: you connect your apps, describe the goal in plain language, and the agent handles the rest. More advanced setups, like custom agents built in a developer studio, do involve scripting and API keys. Pick a no-code agent for everyday tasks and a builder platform when you need custom logic.