AI glossary

Multi-agent system

Multiple specialized agents coordinating to achieve a goal. Mirror-the-org-chart pattern works well — one agent per role you'd hire a human for. See the Multi-Agent Manufacturing case study.

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Agent
An AI system that runs a workflow — fetches data, calls tools, decides between branches, escalates to humans when its confidence is low. Different from a chatbot (which answers questions) in that an agent takes actions.

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Agent
Agentic workflow
BAA (Business Associate Agreement)
Cache (prompt caching)
Citations / grounding
Context window