Handling Loops in AI Agents: Stop Strategies and Cost Control
shdw_0x0 · reddit · 2026-08-29
A Reddit discussion explores solutions when AI Agents get stuck in infinite loops during complex tasks.
Triggers: Agents failing with multiple approaches, wrong assumptions, or conflicting tool outputs.
Control Mechanisms:
- Max iteration limits.
- Hard cost caps.
- Confidence checks.
- Human-in-the-loop approval.
- Independent evaluator agents for arbitration.
The discussion touches on core safety and efficiency challenges in agentic workflows.
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