How to eval agents that edit records: name-collision test cases spark discussion
Normal_Succotash_520 · reddit · 2026-10-12
A developer proposes a concrete agent eval case: 'Add this meeting note to Jordan Lee at Acme' when search returns two Jordan Lees and the wrong one ranks first. Counting successful tool calls misses wrong-record writes; instead, check final state—correct record updated, other untouched, response identifies the target. A second case with truly indistinguishable names should trigger a clarification request. The post also asks how to score correct clarifications without rewarding over-asking.
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