Agent is software program that can perform tasks, interact with
environment, and learns to improve performance over time.
amount of info, F: no hidden DDEFSS
variables (car ride), P: need
more info about system (cards)
D: outcome of action is
predictable, S: outcome
influenced by randomness E: independent states, future
& uncertainty (stocks) not affected by current
decisions (bot answering Q&A),
S: Unchanged while decisions S: future affected (finance)
are made, D: changes during D; finite no states & actions (chess)
response to percept sequence C: inf (basketball)
S: simple, specialization
M: flexible, scalable,
complex, robust
Checks best way to achieve goals.
Useful when there are multiple possible alternatives.
Every action is taken to minimize the time
taken to reach the goal
criticism lele problem pe
utility-based agent