image: ./ai_agent_node.webp # AI Agent This node is used to connect to a SignalWire conversational [AI agent](/ai/get-started/dashboard-ai-agents). The AI agent can be used to handle natural language processing, sentiment analysis, make and handle API calls, and other conversational tasks. :::tip Learn more about AI Agents with our comprehensive [Getting Started](/ai/get-started/dashboard-ai-agents/) guide! ::: ## **Node Settings** | Node Setting | Description | |:|:--| | **AI Agent Name** | The name of the AI agent to connect to. The dropdown menu will populate with any [AI Agent Resource](/platform/call-fabric/managing-your-signalwire-resources#ai-agents) that have been created in your SignalWire portal. | ## **Example** In this example, we will create a simple call flow that connects to an AI agent after the call is answered.