AI Agents vs LLM Workflows – Why Autonomy Matters
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If you have been remotely exposed to AI, you've probably heard the term AI agent. But what really is an AI agent?
AI agent has become a blanket term that is used in the industry for any automation or software that uses an LLM.
In this post, we’ll break down what an AI agent is from first principles, then compare AI agents vs LLM workflows—when to use each and why autonomy matters.