The only AI glossary you’ll need this year

This article presents a glossary of AI terms, aiming to provide plain-English definitions for the jargon that has emerged as artificial intelligence rewrites the world. The glossary is intended for anyone building with AI, investing in it, or just trying to keep up with the news. It is described as a living document that will be updated regularly as the field evolves. The glossary begins by defining "Artificial general intelligence" (AGI) as a nebulous term generally referring to AI that is more capable than the average human at many tasks, with different definitions from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and others. It then defines an "AI agent" as a tool that uses AI to perform a series of tasks on a user's behalf, such as filing expenses or booking tickets, though the term may mean different things to different people. The glossary also explains "API endpoints" as "buttons" on software that other programs can press to make it do things, allowing for integrations and automation. It notes that as AI agents grow more capable, they are increasingly able to find and use these endpoints on their own, opening up powerful possibilities for automation.