Posts tagged "llm"

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.

Workflow automation sits between a simple chatbot and a full AI agent — and it is often where the most real business value lives. Here is what it means and when to use it.

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.

The term AI Engineer is everywhere. In many startups it means someone integrating APIs, building RAG pipelines, and wiring up tools. In research labs it means something completely different. Here is why the label has broken down — and what companies actually need.