Concept
Agent
An AI system that can interpret goals, use tools, act across systems, and maintain task context.
Position in the Trusted Data Framework
Agent
Living Graph View
Agent in the concept network
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Relationship Matrix
Agent as a network node
Needs reasoning capability before it can act responsibly.
Uses graph knowledge as operating memory and context.
Requires tool, action, and accountability controls.
Concept Relationships
How Agent works with other concepts
Needs reasoning capability before it can act responsibly.
Uses graph knowledge as operating memory and context.
Requires tool, action, and accountability controls.
Definition
Agent represents AI as an active participant in workflows rather than a passive application interface.
Role in the Trusted Data Framework
Makes the knowledge system operational by allowing AI to query, update, validate, and use trusted data assets.
Practical Examples
- Assessment agent
- Metadata discovery agent
- Case study drafting agent
Prototype Direction
- agentic-assessment-brief
Consulting Questions
- What problem does this concept help diagnose in the client environment?
- Which upstream concepts must be in place before this concept becomes reliable?
- What evidence would prove that this concept is working in practice?