Debrief: Chatbot vs Agent
About this episode
Dr. JC Bonilla discusses the differences between chatbots and agentic AI, focusing on memory, goal orientation, and autonomy.
In this Debrief, JC provides an overview of the key differences between chatbots and agentic AI, emphasizing the importance of memory, goal orientation, and autonomy. He breaks down the four key pillars of agentic AI and introduces context engineering as essential for effective, relevant AI in higher education. Listeners learn how identity, behavior, history, and institutional context shape smarter, trustable AI, enabling personalized student support and reducing hallucinations.
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