What is tool use in AI?
Tool use is when an AI calls another program to get something done, such as searching the web, checking a calendar or running a calculation.
In real life
Like a chef who doesn't grow the vegetables or build the oven, but knows exactly when to reach for each one.
Try it yourself
Book a table for 2 at an Italian place near me on Friday at 7pm.
What the agent can use
Chat AI: replies with text
Press send to see its reply.
Agent: takes actions
Press send to watch it work.
The highlighted steps are tool calls: the agent asks another program to do something and uses the result.
Where you will use this
- Track 1, lesson 12: Connecting your appsComing soon
- Track 3: AutomationComing soon
Quick check: Tool use
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