Is It An Agent? A Decision Framework for Higher Education Leaders

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Not every AI product is an agent. Vendors use the term loosely. Before you evaluate, procure, or govern an AI system, you need to know what it actually is. This infographic gives you a practical way to classify systems based on what they do, so you can apply the right oversight and understand the risk they introduce.

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Area in Focus: AI/ML Platforms
Future Campus Impacts: Outcomes, Recruit, Retain, Employ, Fundraise, Operations, Revenue, Governance, Risk
Author: Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim, PhD, Vice President of Data, Analytics, and AI, Tambellini Group
Research Availability: March 2026

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