A company wants to create a shopping bot that will search several retailers' websites to...

Understanding Intelligent Agents:

Intelligent agents are software programs that perform tasks autonomously, such as searching for information, making recommendations, or automating repetitive actions.

They are designed to mimic human behavior in specific tasks.

Application in Shopping Bots:

A shopping bot uses intelligent agents to search multiple websites, compare prices, and find the best deals.

These bots automate the process of price comparison, saving time and effort for the company.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A (Virtual reality): VR is immersive and does not search for online products.

Option B (Neural network): Neural networks are used for pattern recognition, not autonomous tasks like shopping.

Option D (Fuzzy logic): Fuzzy logic handles imprecision and is not designed for automating searches.

References:

"Understanding Intelligent Agents in E-Commerce" – MIT Technology Review

AI and Intelligent Agents in Automation – IEEE Publications