How to Fix Agents Chasing Wrong Evidence Confidently
Smart_Promise441 · reddit · 2026-08-31
Addressing a common issue in deployed tool-using agents: the tendency to confidently seek evidence that appears relevant but doesn't aid decision-making. The post asks developers how they noticed this behavior and what changes they implemented to correct it.
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