Statistics and Data Science Seminar: "A holistic and critical look at language agents"

Name: Statistics and Data Science Seminar: "A holistic and critical look at language agents"
Start: 2024-10-18T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-18T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Room – lower level

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Room – lower level, 600 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

A holistic and critical look at language agents

Yu Su, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University

Abstract: How are the contemporary AI agents powered by LLMs different from those of the earlier generations? I argue that their most distinct trait is a new capability of using language as a vehicle of both 'thought' and communication, and therefore they are best called "language agents." I will describe a conceptual framework for these language agents, followed by a more in-depth discussion on several core competencies, including memory, planning, and tool use. I will conclude the talk with interesting future directions.

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Kisa Kowal (847) 491-3974

k-kowal@northwestern.edu

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