Are AI Agents Simply LLM Wrappers?

Many AI Agents use Large Language Models (LLMs) for language. But agents often do more: Planning: They figure out how to do things step by step. Memory: They remember what they've done. Tool Use: They use other programs and tools. Interaction: Some can see and act in the real world. So, while LLMs are a key part, calling an AI Agent just an LLM wrapper misses the other important pieces that make them work.

May 4, 2025 - 23:13
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Are AI Agents Simply LLM Wrappers?

Many AI Agents use Large Language Models (LLMs) for language.

But agents often do more:

  • Planning: They figure out how to do things step by step.
  • Memory: They remember what they've done.
  • Tool Use: They use other programs and tools.
  • Interaction: Some can see and act in the real world.

So, while LLMs are a key part, calling an AI Agent just an LLM wrapper misses the other important pieces that make them work.