ReAct

ReAct extends the capabilities of AI beyond traditional response generation, enabling it to initiate real-world actions or interact with digital systems in response to prompts. This approach integrates AI with other software tools, databases, or digital environments, allowing it to perform tasks such as setting reminders, making reservations, or even initiating data processes. ReAct represents a fusion of AI with practical execution, transforming it from a passive responder to an active assistant capable of executing tasks.

Prompt example

Set a reminder for a meeting about financial review next Wednesday at 10 AM.

Output

I have set a reminder for your financial review meeting on Wednesday at 10 AM. You will receive a notification 15 minutes before the meeting starts.

In this instance, the AI transcends the traditional role of providing information and instead takes a direct action — setting a reminder. This demonstrates the ReAct methodology, where the AI interfaces with calendar applications or reminder tools to perform a specific task based on user input. By doing so, the AI effectively becomes a proactive assistant, capable of executing actions in the digital realm that have real-world implications.