OURBIT
Ourbit AI Dictionary
Agents and automation
Tool use
Plain-language meaning
An AI application invoking a defined function or external capability, such as search or a calculation.
Why it matters
Tool results need validation and the caller must have authority to perform the action.
Practical example
An assistant calls a calculator instead of guessing a long arithmetic result.
Common misunderstanding
Assuming model-generated function arguments are safe without validation.
Related concepts
Application programming interface (API) · AI agent
Learn and practise
Open the related Ourbit Academy lesson →
References
Reviewed 2026-10-02.
Ask Ourbit
Find public explanations and links, with page-aware routing. Do not enter patient details here; Medical work requires its own protected service.
Ask a question to find explanations and public source links.