Software agent

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In computer science, a software agent is a computer program that acts for a user or other program in a relationship of agency.

Description

Such "action on behalf of" implies the authority to decide which, if any, action is appropriate.

Related and derived concepts

Related and derived concepts include:

Etymology

The word agency derives from the Latin agere (to do): an agreement to act on one's behalf.

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