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Differences between AI Agents and Chatbots

Written by Tismo | 3/25/25 1:00 PM

AI-driven automation is evolving rapidly, and understanding the differences between AI agents and chatbots is key for businesses looking to enhance efficiency. While both facilitate digital interactions, their capabilities, adaptability, and intelligence vary significantly.

Chatbots

Chatbots are pre-programmed systems designed for structured, task-specific interactions. They operate using predefined scripts and keyword recognition, making them practical for:

  • Answering FAQs and simple inquiries
  • Processing basic customer requests
  • Assisting with navigation

However, their rigid workflows limit adaptability. Chatbots struggle with complex queries and require manual updates to expand their capabilities.

AI Agents

AI agents operate autonomously, using machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and real-time analytics to:

  • Handle complex, multi-step processes using external tools
  • Predict user needs and provide proactive solutions
  • Learn and improve from continuous interactions

For example, an AI agent analyzing customer inquiries and behavioral data can anticipate issues and automate resolutions—without human intervention. The shift from rule-based chatbots to AI-driven agents is underway.

Tismo helps enterprises leverage AI agents to improve their business. We create LLM and generative AI-based applications that connect to organizational data to accelerate our customers’ digital transformation. To learn more about Tismo, please visit https://tismo.ai/.