Glossary
Computer use
What is computer use?
Computer use is an AI agent’s ability to operate software the way a person does: it looks at the screen, moves the pointer, clicks and types to finish a task, even in apps that offer no other connection.
Also called: Computer-use agent
Why it matters
It lets agents work in apps that offer no API or other connection. Where a direct connection exists, it is usually the better choice for repeatable work. And an agent that can click can click the wrong thing, so give it narrow tasks, permission app by app and a person on sensitive steps.
Example
An agent opens a supplier portal that has no API, downloads last month’s invoices and saves them to the finance folder, asking first before it uses the browser.