AI Agent Glossary

Plain-language definitions and explainers for AI agent, tool-calling, and governance terms.

What is AI agent management? Definition, architecture, and lifecycle
The discipline of keeping track of AI agents, controlling what they can do, measuring how they behave, and managing them throughout their operational lifecycle.
What is AI governance? Definition, framework, controls, and examples
The system an organization uses to oversee how AI is developed, deployed, and managed — and to enforce policy on what AI systems are allowed to do.