programmed
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AI agents are essentially AI chatbots that are programmed to operate somewhat autonomously.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
He’s like, “I just can’t watch shows with commercials anymore” — as people are programmed now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The driverless tractor with spiked steel wheels will run over a programmed course, flattening newly spread trash to create space to bury more garbage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Unlike the 2019 GPT-2 paper, this fearmongering has broken through in a remarkable way, prompting the public to panic over stories about programmed “agents” from the aforementioned firms hacking into other companies’ infrastructure.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
“I...can tell you only what I’m programmed to say, if asked,” the android replied.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
