Cluster - 29 articles

    AI Agents

    Agentic AI architecture, frameworks & enterprise use-cases.

    01

    Definitions

    4 articles

    Definition

    What Is an AI Agent? Definition, Architecture & Examples

    An AI agent is an LLM-powered system that perceives, reasons, and acts using tools to achieve goals. Definition, architecture, examples, and comparison with chatbots.

    Apr 2026

    Definition

    What Is Agentic AI? How It Differs from Generative AI

    Agentic AI systems autonomously perceive, reason, plan, and act using tools. Definition, architecture patterns, use-cases & comparison with generative AI.

    Apr 2026

    Definition

    What Is Tool Use in AI? How Agents Call APIs & Execute Actions

    Tool use in AI lets agents call APIs, run code, and execute real-world actions. Learn how function calling works, with examples and implementation patterns.

    May 2026

    Definition

    What Is a ReAct Agent? The Reasoning-Action Loop Explained

    A ReAct agent combines reasoning and acting in an interleaved loop. Learn how the Thought-Action-Observation cycle works and when to use it. Explained clearly.

    May 2026

    02

    Architecture & Patterns

    6 articles

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Architecture: ReAct, Tool Use & Memory Patterns

    Explore AI agent architecture, focusing on ReAct, tool use, and memory patterns to enhance agentic design.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Tool Use: Patterns, Best Practices & Common Pitfalls

    Master AI agent tool use: function calling patterns, tool integration best practices, and the pitfalls that break production agents. Evidence-backed guide.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Memory Systems: Short-Term, Long-Term & External Memory

    AI agent memory explained: short-term, long-term, and external memory types, how they work, and which patterns to use for persistent, production-ready agents.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    Multi-Agent Systems: How AI Agents Work Together at Enterprise Scale

    Multi-agent systems let specialized AI agents collaborate to solve complex tasks. Learn how MAS architecture works at enterprise scale — with real benchmarks.

    May 2026

    How-To

    ReAct Agent Pattern: How Reasoning + Acting Powers Modern AI Agents

    Learn how the ReAct agent pattern combines reasoning and acting in a loop that powers modern AI agents. Step-by-step guide with code logic and real examples.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Orchestration: How to Coordinate Complex Multi-Agent Pipelines

    AI agent orchestration coordinates multiple AI agents into automated pipelines. Learn the architectures, frameworks, and patterns that make it work in 2025.

    May 2026

    03

    Platforms & Tools

    7 articles

    Ranked List

    Best AI Agent Frameworks 2026: 6 Compared (Open-Source)

    We compared the 6 leading open-source AI agent frameworks — LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, Pydantic AI — on architecture, DX, and production readiness.

    Apr 2026

    Comparison

    Open Source AI Agent Frameworks Comparison 2026

    Head-to-head: LangGraph vs CrewAI plus AutoGen, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel & Pydantic AI. Includes the Alice Labs Production Score from 18+ deployments.

    Apr 2026

    How-To

    LangGraph Tutorial 2026: Build Stateful AI Agents for Enterprise

    LangGraph tutorial 2026: learn to build stateful AI agents for enterprise in 6 steps. Covers workflows, memory, and LangChain vs LangGraph comparisons.

    May 2026

    How-To

    CrewAI Guide 2026: Multi-Agent Workflows for Enterprise Teams

    The complete CrewAI guide for 2026. Build multi-agent workflows for enterprise teams — with real examples, setup steps, and production best practices.

    May 2026

    How-To

    Microsoft AutoGen Guide: Enterprise Multi-Agent Systems in 2026

    Microsoft AutoGen guide for enterprise teams in 2026. Set up multi-agent systems, configure workflows, and deploy AutoGen v0.4 in production. Step-by-step.

    May 2026

    How-To

    Pydantic AI Guide: Type-Safe AI Agents for Production

    Complete pydantic AI guide: build type-safe AI agents in Python with structured outputs, tool use, and multi-agent patterns ready for production. Updated 2025.

    May 2026

    Comparison

    LangGraph vs CrewAI vs AutoGen: Which Agent Framework to Choose?

    LangGraph vs CrewAI vs AutoGen compared across 10 dimensions. Find the best AI agent framework for your production use case in 2026. Updated data inside.

    May 2026

    04

    Use-Cases

    10 articles

    Deep Dive

    AI Agents for Sales: Automate Prospecting, Outreach & Pipeline Management

    AI agents for sales automate prospecting, outreach, and pipeline management. Learn how agentic sales AI works, what results to expect, and how to deploy it.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agents for Customer Service: Beyond Basic Chatbots in 2026

    AI agents for customer service go far beyond scripted chatbots. Learn how agentic systems resolve issues autonomously, cut costs, and scale support in 2026.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Research Agents: How to Automate Market Research & Competitive Intel

    AI research agents automate market research and competitive intel in hours, not weeks. Learn architectures, real enterprise use cases, and how to deploy one.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agents for Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Insights Automatically

    AI data analysis agents turn raw datasets into actionable insights automatically. Learn how agentic BI works, what it costs, and how to deploy it in 2026.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agents for HR: Recruiting, Onboarding & Performance Automation

    AI agents are automating HR recruiting, onboarding, and performance reviews. Learn how hr ai agents cut time-to-hire by 40% and what to deploy first.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Finance Agents: Automate FP&A, Reconciliation & Reporting

    AI finance agents automate FP&A, reconciliation, and reporting — cutting close cycles by 40%. Learn how agentic finance AI works and where to start.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Security Risks: Prompt Injection, Privilege Escalation & More

    AI agent security risks are rising fast. Learn how prompt injection, privilege escalation, and supply chain attacks threaten enterprise deployments — and how to stop them.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Legal Agents: Contract Review, Research & Compliance Automation

    AI legal agents automate contract review, legal research, and compliance monitoring. Learn how law firms cut review time by 80% and what to deploy first.

    May 2026

    How-To

    How to Build an AI Agent: Enterprise Guide from Design to Deployment

    Learn how to build an AI agent for enterprise in 7 steps — from defining scope to production deployment. Includes tools, costs, and real-world frameworks.

    May 2026

    Data & Research

    Enterprise AI Agent ROI: What Returns Are Businesses Seeing in 2026?

    Enterprise AI agent ROI in 2026: real data from McKinsey, Gartner & Deloitte. See what returns companies are measuring — and why 80% still miss the target.

    May 2026

    05

    agent products

    1 article

    Ranked List

    Best AI Coding Agents 2026: 7 Tools Developers Actually Use

    Ranked: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Aider, OpenCode, Cline & Devin. The AI coding agents Alice Labs uses daily — pros, cons, pricing & when to pick which.

    Apr 2026

    06

    development firms

    1 article

    Ranked List

    AI Agent Development Companies 2026: 13 Compared

    13 AI agent development companies compared by buyer fit: Alice Labs, Sierra, Decagon, Cognition, 11x, Lindy, Slalom, Thoughtworks, Accenture, Salesforce, Microsoft + more.

    Jun 2026

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    AI Agent Development Companies 2026: 13 Compared

    13 AI agent development companies compared by buyer fit: Alice Labs, Sierra, Decagon, Cognition, 11x, Lindy, Slalom, Thoughtworks, Accenture, Salesforce, Microsoft + more.

    Jun 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Architecture: ReAct, Tool Use & Memory Patterns

    Explore AI agent architecture, focusing on ReAct, tool use, and memory patterns to enhance agentic design.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Tool Use: Patterns, Best Practices & Common Pitfalls

    Master AI agent tool use: function calling patterns, tool integration best practices, and the pitfalls that break production agents. Evidence-backed guide.

    May 2026

    Deep Dive

    AI Agent Memory Systems: Short-Term, Long-Term & External Memory

    AI agent memory explained: short-term, long-term, and external memory types, how they work, and which patterns to use for persistent, production-ready agents.

    May 2026

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