Defining AI Agents by Real-World Utility
paulabartabajo_ · x · 2026-07-13
The author states they don't care about AGI, preferring a practical benchmark: can AI actually solve specific tasks in their life?
The example given is having an AI agent add a son to the Spanish social security system. This requires finding an eDNI link hidden in a police website, paying 3 euros, waiting for an email, following instructions, adding a beneficiary, and submitting a health card application. The author concludes by asking: what is your personal benchmark?
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