Agents at work Agents at Work 6: A front door for AI agents w/ Josh Mayer from Tollbit
Mar 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Josh Meyer, founding engineer at Tollbit, dives into the exciting world of AI agents and their integration with large language models. He shares insights on BrowserPassport, a novel solution for AI agent authentication. The conversation also highlights the challenges of web security and the innovative frameworks shaping AI technology. Josh emphasizes the unique advantages of being in San Francisco for AI startups, offering a fascinating glimpse into the future of AI and its potential impact on publishing and decision-making.
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Simple AI Agent Definition
- An AI agent is simply any application that uses an LLM.
- This broad definition avoids the complexities of numerous other definitions.
Super Tool
- Josh Meyer created "Super Tool," an AI agent designed to dynamically discover and utilize tools.
- It addresses the limitations of fixed toolsets in early agents like Langchain.
Early Focus on RAG
- Early AI agent development focused on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and tools like Langchain.
- Tool discovery and dynamic tool integration were not initially prioritized.