Ask HN: I think the AI terminology needs a reset

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A friend asked me what a personal AI agent does. I started explaining, then I realized I was describing three different things.I think we need better order and terms in this world.So personal ai agent can be 3 different things..Delegate agent: It's own inbox, number, and accounts. Like: "Hi, i'm Peter the agent of Ana, I'd like a table for four"Twin agent: My accounts, but it says an agent is speaking. Like: "Hi, I'm Ana, through her agent, I'd like a table for four"Ghost agent: My accounts, without mentioning AI. Like: "Hi, I'm Ana, I'd like a table for four"Also the term "personal ai agent", I'm not sure if its the right term, like i think what makes this agent special that its "always on" right? not that its personal.. theoretically it can work for entire team..I would like to know what you think and if you have better ideas

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发布时间：2026/10/2 22:12:33

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