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Sep 3, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

8 Agent Intent Recognition Methods: From Keyword Matching to Hybrid LLM Routing

This article compares eight intent recognition approaches for AI agents — keyword rules, traditional classifiers, LLM prompt classification, embedding routing, tool-based selection, hierarchical routing, context-aware recognition, and hybrid rule/vector/LLM pipelines — detailing trade-offs in accuracy, latency, cost, and maintenance for different business scenarios.