随着智能体被逐渐应用于各行各业，它们对业务运营、人机协作和国家安全的影响正在不断扩大，确保 智能体安全、可解释且可靠的责任也随之加重。美国政策研究智库R街研究所(R Street Institute)发表 了"The Rise of AI Agents: Anticipating CyberSecurityOpportunities, Risks, and the Next Frontier"的报告，概 述了智能体系统的架构，探讨了智能体在网络安全用例中的部署方式，并识别了它们在网络安全领域的 优势及在四个不同的基础功能层面（感知、推理、行动和记忆）产生的新风险。启元洞见编译该报告， 为智能体相关研究提供参考。 一、引言 2023年被称为"生成式人工智能"元年，2024年则稳步迈向"人工智能实用化"，而2025年则被誉为"智能 体"元年。智能体的核心是"由人工智能驱动的自主智能系统，旨在独立执行特定任务，无需人工干 预。"尽管目前对智能体尚未有明确的定义，但都强调了其包括学习、记忆、计划、推理、决策和适应 在内的一系列自主追求和完成目标的能力。与非智能体系统不同，它能在较少的人工干预下执行多步骤 任务，潜力巨 ...

RT Avi Chawla (@_avichawla)I just built my own multi-agent deep researcher!It uses a 100% local LLM and MCP.Here's an overview of how it works:- User submits a query- Web agent searches with Bright Data MCP tool- Research agents generate insights using platform-specific tools- Response agent crafts a coherent answer with citationsTech stack:- Bright Data MCP for real-time web access- CrewAI for multi-agent orchestration- Ollama to locally serve GPT-OSSWhy Bright Data MCP?To build this workflow, we needed to ...

I just built my own multi-agent deep researcher!It uses a 100% local LLM and MCP.Here's an overview of how it works:- User submits a query- Web agent searches with Bright Data MCP tool- Research agents generate insights using platform-specific tools- Response agent crafts a coherent answer with citationsTech stack:- Bright Data MCP for real-time web access- CrewAI for multi-agent orchestration- Ollama to locally serve GPT-OSSWhy Bright Data MCP?To build this workflow, we needed to gather information from se ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution and differentiation between AI Agents and Agentic AI, highlighting their respective roles in automating tasks and collaborating on complex objectives, with a focus on the advancements since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 [2][10][57]. Group 1: Evolution of AI Technology - The development of AI technology has progressed from early expert systems like MYCIN to modern AI Agents and Agentic AI, marking a significant paradigm shift in capabilities [10][11]. - ChatGPT's release in November 2022 is identified as a pivotal moment that catalyzed the evolution of AI Agents, transitioning from passive responders to more autonomous systems capable of executing multi-step tasks [12][24]. - The introduction of frameworks like AutoGPT and BabyAGI in 2023 signifies the formal establishment of AI Agents, which integrate LLMs with external tools to perform complex tasks [12][24]. Group 2: Characteristics of AI Agents - AI Agents are defined as modular systems driven by LLMs and LIMs, designed for task automation, filling the gap where generative AI lacks execution capabilities [13][16]. - Three core features distinguish AI Agents from traditional automation scripts: autonomy, task-specificity, and reactivity [16][17]. - The integration of tools allows AI Agents to overcome limitations of static knowledge and hallucination issues, enabling them to perform real-time data retrieval and processing [19][20]. Group 3: Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Collaboration - Agentic AI represents a shift towards multi-agent collaboration, where multiple AI Agents work together to achieve complex goals, enhancing system-level intelligence [24][27]. - The architecture of Agentic AI includes dynamic task decomposition and shared memory, facilitating efficient collaboration among specialized agents [33][36]. - Real-world applications of Agentic AI demonstrate its advantages in various fields, such as healthcare and agriculture, where multiple agents coordinate to optimize processes [37][38]. Group 4: Challenges and Future Directions - Both AI Agents and Agentic AI face challenges, including causal reasoning deficits and coordination issues among multiple agents [48][50]. - Proposed solutions include enhancing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), implementing causal modeling, and establishing shared memory architectures to improve collaboration and decision-making [49][53]. - The future roadmap emphasizes the need for deeper causal reasoning, transparency in decision-making, and ethical governance to ensure the responsible deployment of AI technologies [56][59].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution and differentiation between AI Agents and Agentic AI, highlighting their respective roles in automating tasks and collaborating on complex objectives, with a focus on the advancements since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 [2][10][57]. Group 1: Evolution of AI Technology - The emergence of ChatGPT in November 2022 marked a pivotal moment in AI development, leading to increased interest in AI Agents and Agentic AI [2][4]. - The historical context of AI Agents dates back to the 1970s with systems like MYCIN and DENDRAL, which were limited to rule-based operations without learning capabilities [10][11]. - The transition to AI Agents occurred with the introduction of frameworks like AutoGPT and BabyAGI in 2023, enabling these agents to autonomously complete multi-step tasks by integrating LLMs with external tools [12][13]. Group 2: Definition and Characteristics of AI Agents - AI Agents are defined as modular systems driven by LLMs and LIMs for task automation, addressing the limitations of traditional automation scripts [13][16]. - Three core features distinguish AI Agents: autonomy, task specificity, and reactivity [16][17]. - The dual-engine capability of LLMs and LIMs is essential for AI Agents, allowing them to operate independently and adapt to dynamic environments [17][21]. Group 3: Transition to Agentic AI - Agentic AI represents a shift from individual AI Agents to collaborative systems that can tackle complex tasks through multi-agent cooperation [24][27]. - The key difference between AI Agents and Agentic AI lies in the introduction of system-level intelligence, enabling broader autonomy and the management of multi-step tasks [27][29]. - Agentic AI systems utilize a coordination layer and shared memory to enhance collaboration and task management among multiple agents [33][36]. Group 4: Applications and Use Cases - The article outlines various applications of Agentic AI, including automated fund application writing, collaborative agricultural harvesting, and clinical decision support in healthcare [37][43]. - In these scenarios, Agentic AI systems demonstrate their ability to manage complex tasks efficiently through specialized agents working in unison [38][43]. Group 5: Challenges and Future Directions - The article identifies key challenges facing AI Agents and Agentic AI, including causal reasoning deficits, coordination bottlenecks, and the need for improved interpretability [48][50]. - Proposed solutions include enhancing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), implementing causal modeling, and establishing governance frameworks to address ethical concerns [52][53]. - Future development paths for AI Agents and Agentic AI focus on scaling multi-agent collaboration, domain customization, and evolving into human collaborative partners [56][59].

RT Avi Chawla (@_avichawla)Finally, a production-ready backend for Agents that actually works!xpander is a plug-and-play backend for Agents that manages memory, tools, states, version control, guardrails, and more.Works with any framework, like CrewAI, Agno, Langchain, etc.Fully self-hostable! https://t.co/Vz2Hh2tGxi ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses various mainstream AI Agent frameworks, highlighting their unique features and suitable application scenarios, emphasizing the growing importance of AI in automating complex tasks and enhancing collaboration among agents [1]. Group 1: Mainstream AI Agent Frameworks - Current mainstream AI Agent frameworks are diverse, each focusing on different aspects and applicable to various scenarios [1]. - The frameworks discussed include LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Smolagents, and RagFlow, each with distinct characteristics and use cases [1][2]. Group 2: CrewAI - CrewAI is an open-source multi-agent coordination framework that allows autonomous AI agents to collaborate as a cohesive team to complete tasks [3]. - Key features of CrewAI include: - Independent architecture, fully self-developed without reliance on existing frameworks [4]. - High-performance design focusing on speed and resource efficiency [4]. - Deep customizability, supporting both macro workflows and micro behaviors [4]. - Applicability across various scenarios, from simple tasks to complex enterprise automation needs [4][7]. Group 3: LangGraph - LangGraph, created by LangChain, is an open-source AI agent framework designed for building, deploying, and managing complex generative AI agent workflows [26]. - It utilizes a graph-based architecture to model and manage the complex relationships between components in AI workflows [28]. Group 4: AutoGen - AutoGen is an open-source framework from Microsoft for building agents that collaborate through dialogue to complete tasks [44]. - It simplifies AI development and research, supporting various large language models (LLMs) and advanced multi-agent design patterns [46]. - Core features include: - Support for agent-to-agent dialogue and human-machine collaboration [49]. - A unified interface for standardizing interactions [49][50]. Group 5: Smolagents - Smolagents is an open-source Python library from Hugging Face aimed at simplifying the development and execution of agents with minimal code [67]. - It supports various functionalities, including code execution and tool invocation, while being model-agnostic and easily extensible [70]. Group 6: RagFlow - RagFlow is an end-to-end RAG solution focused on deep document understanding, addressing challenges in data processing and answer generation [75]. - It supports various document formats and intelligently identifies document structures to ensure high-quality data input [77][78]. Group 7: Summary of Frameworks - Each AI Agent framework has unique characteristics and suitable application scenarios: - CrewAI is ideal for multi-agent collaboration and complex task automation [80]. - LangGraph is suited for state-driven multi-step task orchestration [81]. - AutoGen is designed for dynamic dialogue processes and research tasks [86]. - Smolagents is best for lightweight development and rapid prototyping [86]. - RagFlow excels in document parsing and multi-modal data processing [86].

RT Avi Chawla (@_avichawla)After MCP, A2A, & AG-UI, there's another Agent protocol (open-source).ACP (Agent Communication Protocol) is a standardized, RESTful interface for Agents to discover and coordinate with other Agents, regardless of their framework (CrewAI, LangChain, etc.).Here's how it works:- Build your Agents and host them on ACP servers.- The ACP server will receive requests from the ACP Client and forward them to the Agent.- ACP Client itself can be an Agent to intelligently route requests to t ...

Agent Communication Protocols - ACP (Agent Communication Protocol) is presented as a new open-source protocol for agent communication, offering a standardized RESTful interface [1] - The protocol facilitates agent discovery and coordination across different frameworks like CrewAI and LangChain [1] - An ACP Client can function as an intelligent router for requests to agents, similar to MCP Client [1] ACP vs A2A - ACP is designed for local-first, low-latency communication, while A2A is optimized for web-native, cross-vendor interoperability [3] - ACP utilizes a RESTful interface for easier integration, whereas A2A supports more flexible interactions [3] - ACP is suited for controlled, edge, or team-specific environments, while A2A excels in broader cloud-based collaboration [3] Development and Deployment - The industry is encouraged to build ACP-compliant agents using frameworks like CrewAI and Smolagents [3] - Agents can be chained in sequential and hierarchical workflows, managed by ACP clients [3] - Agents can be imported to a public registry for easy discovery [3] - DeeplearningAI offers a course on building and hosting agents on ACP servers [2]