TechnicalAI glossary
Function calling
The mechanism that lets a model take action: instead of responding in text, it produces a structured call like "search_order(4812)". It's your code that actually executes the function and returns the result to it.
In other words
A consultant filling out a purchase order. He doesn't go into the warehouse himself.
Alyriaz articles that mention it
- What is an "AI agent"? The word everyone uses without really explaining it
The word "agent" is everywhere in AI news in 2026, but rarely explained. We break down what sets an agent apart from a simple chatbot, how it works in a loop, and why this capability changes the way we should trust it.