One wrong command breaks everything: GUI agents fail at state inference and planning
maier_ak · x · 2026-09-23
The benchmark shows agents fail primarily at state inference and long-horizon planning: a forgotten file location or a single mistyped command derails entire cross-device workflows. The authors argue better memory, cross-modal grounding and type systems are needed for multi-device automation.
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