DN FIELD GUIDE · INITIAL RELEASE
AI agent
Software that selects and carries out actions toward a goal using inputs, tools and a control loop. Autonomy varies by implementation.
Agents · Reviewed 2026-10-12
See it in a workflow
A research agent gathers prices and drafts a report; a trading agent may also submit orders.
The failure mode
Calling something an agent does not establish its permissions or competence.
Illustrative scenario, not a measured execution test.
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