AI agents are starting to do real work. But where’s the receipt?
Summary
The article identifies a growing problem: AI agents can perform complex tasks, but their work is difficult to inspect, trust, and hand off. The author proposes a 'work receipt' system to provide transparent, shareable proof of what an agent did, including steps, sources, and confidence levels, aiming to help non-technical users confidently use agentic AI.
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