Posts tagged "ai-agents"

When an agent calls a tool, it stops and waits. If the tool is slow, the whole turn is slow, and the user waits with it. The fix is small: put a deadline on every tool call.

Most startups that say they want an AI agent should not start with an agent. Here is how to choose between RAG, workflow automation, and agents — and what to build first.

The term AI agent gets used too loosely. Here is what a real agent actually is, what makes it different from a chatbot or workflow, and when it is actually justified.

A lot of startups say they want an AI agent when what they really need is a simpler system that works. Here is how to tell the difference before you overbuild.