Understanding AI Agents as Neuro-Symbolic Systems

Explore the concept of AI agents as neuro-symbolic systems in this 29-minute video lecture that delves into the theoretical foundations and practical implications of agent-based AI. Learn about ReAct agents and their significance in modern AI development, while gaining insights into the historical origins of connectionism and its relationship to contemporary agent architectures. Understand how the definition of AI agents extends beyond large language models (LLMs), examining the broader scope and applications of agent-based systems. Discover the intersection of neural networks and symbolic reasoning in neuro-symbolic AI, and how this framework shapes our understanding of intelligent agents. Follow along as the evolution of agent definitions is traced from early papers like MRKL to current perspectives, providing a comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving field in artificial intelligence.