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01Explainers

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How an AI agent turns a goal into a loop

A useful way to understand an agent is to follow the cycle between a model, its tools and the software that keeps track of progress.

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Conceptual illustration: paper ribbons loop through a green frame and return, suggesting an agent's repeated cycle.

Upcoming

Episode 01Episode 01 forthcoming
What Makes an AI Assistant Work Beyond the Chat?
A school notice says classes finish at 1:00 PM this Thursday. Your usual pickup is 3:15 PM. Hours after you close a chat window, an assistant flags the change, checks the relevant calendars and leaves a draft asking a backup person for help.
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02Editorial areas

Areas we explore

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Systems that pursue a goal across multiple steps, choosing actions, using tools, and checking progress along the way.

03About

Understanding starts with a picture.

How It Thinks unpacks the ideas behind emerging technology, with AI at the centre of the conversation. Clear visual explanations make complex ideas click.