Dev lament: Overly autonomous agents make users feel idle
facontidavide · x · 2026-08-20
The author reflects on a shift in AI model usage, expressing a preference for models from earlier this year.
They felt earlier models required human-in-the-loop participation, providing exhilarating speed. In contrast, current autonomous agents often leave users waiting idly for long periods while the agent completes tasks.
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