Agents
Agents vs workflows: choosing the right amount of autonomy
Start with the decisions a task requires, then choose how much control to give the model.
An AI & agents journal
A clearer view of
AI agents.
Plain-language guides to agents, tools and the decisions that make them useful.
Explore the journal Meet the publicationIdeas you can put to workOCTOBER 2026
The field notes
All articles ↗Tools
A practical tool-permissions checklist
Turn a broad account connection into a clear list of actions, resources, and review points.
Evaluation
How to evaluate an agent on real tasks
Check the work left behind, repeat meaningful tasks, and keep failure categories visible.
The editorial note
Start with the task.
A useful agent begins with a clear goal, a small set of tools and a way to tell whether the work is done.
Sources, context and editorial care →A note on the journal
These guides favor clear questions, practical examples and primary sources. Start small, examine the result and make the next decision with evidence.
How we approach our articles →Something worth sharing?
A useful tool, an unusual workflow, a question worth testing.