🎯 How to build with AI agents | Defining the virtual agent - beyond the chatbot

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Oct 09, 2024

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Defining the virtual agent - beyond the Chatbot

Forget the clunky chatbots of the past, spitting out canned responses and frustrating users with their limited understanding.

We're entering the age of truly interactive and intelligent virtual agents capable of holding meaningful conversations, understanding complex requests, and forming emotional connections.

This isn't just about automating tasks; it's about creating digital beings that can profoundly enhance our lives.

Buckle up because the line between the real and the virtual will get much blurrier.

▸ If a virtual agent can understand your needs better than a human, have we reached a point where the distinction between 'artificial' and 'intelligent' is meaningless?

Introduction (read it here)

Part 1: Defining the virtual agent - beyond the chatbot(this part)

Part 2: Designing for presence and personality

Part 3: Building interactive experiences

Part 4: The tech stack of virtual agents

Part 5: Ethics and the future of virtual agents

Conclusion, perspective sharing

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Part 1: AI agents, how to perform?

We need to understand the direction of AI agents’ improvement over time and acknowledge the importance of a combination of workflow systems, human expertise, and AI for well-balanced, ethical, and responsible distribution.

Part 2: Targeting the underserved

We'll likely see AI Agent solutions initially addressing niche markets or tasks currently considered too simple or mundane for humans. Imagine AI chatbots handling basic customer service inquiries or virtual assistants managing simple logistics tasks.