AI agents don’t just need more autonomy. They need better judgment about when to stop.
Summary
The article argues that AI agents need better judgment about when to refrain from acting, especially in contexts with incomplete data or irreversible outcomes, and that controlled autonomy is more trustworthy for companies.
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