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# Conversational topic

# Add a conversational topic to an AI agent {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated February 10, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Add a Virtual Agent topic to an AI agent in AI Agent Studio so that you can use conversations to get additional information from the user. For example, a conversational topic could be used to let a user select a date range for surveys.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_aia.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAI Agent StudioCreate and manageAI agents.
2. Open the AI agent that you want to add a conversational topic to and navigate to the Add tools and information section.
3. In the Add tool drop-down list, select Conversational topic.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Fields | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name that you want to specify for your conversational topic. |
   | Description | Description of the conversational topic and what it's going to do to assist your AI agent. Note: This description is sent to the large language model (LLM). |
   | Select topic | The Virtual Agent topic that you want to add. After it's selected, the description of the topic displays underneath the drop-down list. Note: Only large language model (LLM) topics can be selected. |
   | Execution mode | Mode of execution for your selected conversational topic: * Supervised: Inputs from your live agent are required during the execution of this conversational topic while the AI agent runs. * Autonomous: Doesn't require any input from your live agent during the execution of this conversational topic while the AI agent runs. |
   | Display output | Permission to display the output of the execution in the Now Assist panel or in Virtual Agent: * Yes * No |
   | Processing message | Message to display to users when the tool is running. |
   | Output transformation strategy | Style for the LLM to present the results. * None * Concise * Paragraph * Verbose |
   [Table 1. Add a conversational topic form]

5. Select Add.  
   A conversational topic is added in the Conversational topics list on the Add tools and information page.

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