Goal-Oriented Behaviour

What it is

Goal-oriented behaviour means the AI works toward an objective rather than just completing a single task. Given a goal like "research competitors and create a summary," the agent determines what steps are needed and executes them, adjusting its approach based on what it discovers.

Why it matters

Goal-oriented behaviour is what makes agents powerful. Instead of specifying every step, you specify the outcome. The agent figures out the path. This is more natural but requires clear goal specification and trust that the agent will pursue the goal appropriately.