An analysis of artificial intelligence methods for agent-oriented modeling was made in the paper. The preferred approach in agent programming is based on the "belief-desire-intention" model (BDI). Artificial intelligence techniques for MAS design can be integrated in two main areas: knowledge representation and management of agents' beliefs and goals. Research has shown that there are two main strategies for integrating artificial intelligence with belief-desire-intent agent programming languages: AI as a service and AI embedded in BDI agents.