If you are new to the AI space, the term 'agent' can sound intimidating. In reality, an AI agent is simply a language model running in a loop, equipped with tools it can use to interact with external systems. While other companies are building agents deeply tied to their specific data platforms or operating systems, Anthropic takes a model-first approach. They provide Claude, a highly capable reasoning engine, alongside the open-source plumbing needed to connect it to the real world. ...