AI Agents Fail in Companies Because Workflows Are Messy, Not Models
serpratik · reddit · 2026-08-28
The author argues that the bottleneck for AI agents in companies is usually the workflow, not the model. If a process already involves multiple spreadsheets, PDFs, and layers of approvals, adding an agent just automates the mess. The recommended approach: simplify the workflow first — remove unnecessary steps and clarify decisions — then apply AI where judgment is needed or data is messy.
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