# AI Agents vs Chatbots: What’s the Difference?

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Published: 2026-05-14T04:05:56+00:00
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## Resource

You’re probably hearing a lot about AI agents vs chatbots these days, but many business owners, IT managers, and customer service teams can’t tell the difference between AI agents and chatbots. While both use conversational AI technology, they work in completely different ways and solve different problems.

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