AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
Why it matters
Ink & Switch's research on local-first architecture, CRDT-based sync (Automerge), and malleable/end-user-programmable software directly informs how engineers design collaborative, offline-capable tools and AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition →-editable environments.
