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New operational definition of AI agents emerges from MCP spec analysis
A developer proposes splitting the concept of an AI agent into a class/instance model, with a formal definition for serialization. The definition includes host loop, system context, MCP server set, capability boundaries, LLM, termination limits, task contract, and context strategy. This aims to provide a precise, operational definition that current standards like A2A and MCP lack.
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While the definition is technically sound, its adoption depends on whether the broader AI community agrees on a single serializable agent model.
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