Web Agent

Web agents are autonomous software programs designed to interact with and perform tasks on websites, aiming to automate complex online workflows. Current research focuses on improving their accuracy and robustness through techniques like hierarchical architectures, multimodal validation, and reinforcement learning, often employing large language models (LLMs) and incorporating visual information alongside text. These advancements are crucial for enhancing productivity in various domains, from streamlining business processes to creating more effective digital assistants, but challenges remain in areas such as reliable web navigation, handling dynamic web content, and ensuring agent security and privacy.