A quick visual explains how AI agents loop through actions, tools, and feedback
dfinke · x · 2026-07-25
AI agents do not simply “know” the next step.
They inspect the current state, evaluate possible actions, use tools, observe the outcome, and then repeat the loop. The post includes a quick visual breakdown of what is happening inside an agentic cycle.
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