How AI Agents Actually Think: Planning, Memory, and Feedback That Saves You Hours

AI agents are everywhere in the headlines — but what do they really do? In this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we cut through the hype and explain, in plain language, how AI agents actually think.

You’ll learn the three key ingredients that separate real agents from chatbots:

• Planning: breaking big goals into concrete steps
• Memory: remembering context so actions feel consistent
• Feedback: adjusting when things go wrong instead of collapsing

I also walk through a live demo where an AI agent triages my Google Calendar and Gmail inbox. You’ll hear exactly how it proposes deep-work sessions, admin blocks, and even a workout — all while avoiding conflicts and asking for my approval ...