intelligent agent

The terms "agent" and "intelligent agent" are ambiguous and have been used in two different, but related senses, which are often confused.In computer science, an intelligent agent (IA) is a software agent that assists users and will act on their behalf, in performing non-repetitive computer-related tasks. An agent in the sense of the word is like an insurance agent or travel agent. While the working of software agents used for operator assistance or data mining (sometimes referred to as bots) is often based on fixed pre-programmed rules, "intelligent" in this context is often taken to imply the ability to adapt and learn.
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