AI Agents & Autonomous Systems
AI Agents are autonomous systems capable of executing complex sequences of actions based on reasoning models.
Agents move AI from passive synthesis to active execution. Without deterministic proxy layers, they introduce massive systemic risks, acting on uncontrolled inputs and breaching security boundaries.
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AI Agents & Autonomous Systems
AI Agents are autonomous systems capable of executing complex sequences of actions based on reasoning models.
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Transitive Neighbors (Connected via Hop 1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is an AI Agent?
A system that uses an LLM to reason through a problem and independently execute tools to solve it.
Canonical Specification Origin
Autonomous systems designed to reason, plan, and execute actions across disparate environments without human intervention.
Corpus Interconnections
Richard Ewing artifacts developed around this canonical framework, including publications, execution tools, and diagnostic models.
External Adoption & Peer Citations
Documented instances where independent researchers, engineering teams, and publications have cited, implemented, or referenced this concept outside Richard Ewing’s ecosystem.
External Evidence: No independently verified references recorded yet.
This concept is part of Richard Ewing’s original baseline canon. External citations and implementations are added only upon rigorous empirical verification.
Inspectable Evidence Ledger
Classified evidence items supporting, extending, or refining this canonical research specification.
| Evidence Item | Publisher | Evidence Type | Strength | Role | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Risks of Autonomous Agents | CIO.com | Editorial | ★★★★★ | Origin | Inspect ↗ |
Recommended Citation
Ewing, R. (2026). "AI Agents & Autonomous Systems." Richard Ewing Research Canon. Available at: https://www.richardewing.io/concepts/ai-agents
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author = {Ewing, Richard},
title = {AI Agents & Autonomous Systems},
journal = {Richard Ewing Research Canon},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.richardewing.io/concepts/ai-agents}
}