Business Strategy

What Is an AI Agent in Your Office? A

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Apr 22, 2026 · By Solve8 Team · 9 min read

A jargon-free explainer for Australian business leaders. What an AI agent actually is, how it differs from a chatbot, and what it can and cannot do.

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