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Model, application and agent: keep the distinction

Precise terminology prevents comparisons between things that do not have the same guarantees or costs.

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The model

A model is trained to generate or transform content. Its name, version, context, modalities and licence must be recorded separately.

02

The application

An application provides an interface, accounts, usage limits and sometimes tools. It may change models without becoming a new model.

03

The agent

An agent usually combines a model with tools, permissions, memory and an execution loop. Assess actions, human approvals and data retention.