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AI governance glossary

AI agent

An AI agent is software that uses a model to carry out a task and may call tools or connected applications within its configured permissions.

Why it matters

Agents can move beyond generating text when they are connected to tools or applications. Teams need to decide which actions an agent can take and when a person should review them.

How it works

An agent receives a task, makes model requests, and may call available tools. Its actual reach depends on the model path, configured connections, and action scope.

How Halo approaches it

Halo configures model choice, app connections, policy, approvals, and budget with Halo Agents. Identity and gateway controls govern supported model and tool traffic.

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