Tech Verticals & Horizontals

Jan 10, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Five Core AI Agent Paradigms: Reflection, Tool Use, ReAct, Planning, and Multi‑Agent Collaboration

The article systematically outlines five dominant AI agent paradigms—Reflection, Tool Use, ReAct (reason‑action loop), Planning, and Multi‑Agent Collaboration—detailing their workflows, cognitive analogies, and how each advances agents from simple responders to self‑reflective, tool‑augmented, and socially coordinated intelligences.