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AI IntelligenceSep 17, 2026Practical Tip
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Check whether an AI tool is a true agent by testing if it can plan, use tools, and take actions.

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Check whether an AI tool is a true agent by testing if it can plan, use tools, and take actions.

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Practical Tip

Before relying on an AI assistant, ask it to plan a multi-step task, call a tool, and take an action; if it cannot do all three, treat it as a chatbot.