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
Explains the mechanics behind creating a root Linux VM in a second or two with a durable filesystem that sleeps when idle — the design constraints that matter if you are building or choosing an 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 → execution environment.