AI dictionary

Voice Agent

An AI agent that listens and responds through speech, often while using tools or handing off tasks.

Plain English

It is a phone or voice assistant that can do work, not just transcribe or reply.

Example

A voice support agent verifies identity, checks an order, and routes a complex issue to a human.

Why it matters

Voice agents bring agentic AI into call centers, accessibility workflows, vehicles, and hands-free products.