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title: "From chatbot to workflow: building your first AI workflow"
description: "The difference between a chatbot and an AI agent, and an exercise to build your first own AI workflow this week."
language: en
source: https://coachsteff.live/en/eerste-ai-workflow
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# From chatbot to workflow: building your first AI workflow

A shift is underway that most people have not realised yet. We are moving from asking AI questions to directing AI workflows.

## What is the difference between AI agents and chatbots?

A chatbot waits for your input and gives you an answer. An AI agent is given a goal, breaks it down into steps, uses tools and delivers a result. The difference is like the difference between asking someone for directions and hiring a driver who knows the route.

In *Finally, Superpowers!* I call this "the team in your laptop". One person with the right agent setup can handle research, analysis, writing, formatting and distribution.