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Your Agent’s Tools Can Make Decisions, Too

The article titled "Your Agent’s Tools Can Make Decisions, Too" discusses decision models as tools and offers a hands‑on guide for their implementation. It highlights how agents can leverage these tools to make informed choices. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

Towards Data Science
Aug 4

Using Agents as Tools

Building manager–specialist workflows with the OpenAI Agents SDK The post Using Agents as Tools appeared first on Towards Data Science .

By Shuai Guo
Towards Data Science
Oct 9

Build Your First AI Agent with One Tool Call

The article titled "Build Your First AI Agent with One Tool Call" introduces beginners to AI agents, presenting the first part of a series. It focuses on the foundational steps required to create an AI agent using a single tool call. The post is published on Towards Data Science and serves as an introductory guide for newcomers to the field.

By Thomas Reid
Towards Data Science
Oct 2

Where the Agent Development Lifecycle Fits

The article "Where the Agent Development Lifecycle Fits" discusses how to coordinate the development of agent capabilities with the applications they power. It highlights the importance of aligning agent creation processes with the needs of the end‑use cases they support. The piece appears on Towards Data Science and focuses on integrating agent development into broader application workflows.

By Andrew Hinton
Towards Data Science
Sep 3

How to Solve the Right Problem in the Age of Agentic AI

The article "How to Solve the Right Problem in the Age of Agentic AI" presents a practical framework aimed at reducing uncertainty before agents accelerate implementation. It offers guidance on identifying and addressing the most relevant problems in the context of increasingly autonomous AI systems.

By Mike Huls
Towards Data Science
4d ago

Let Decision Models Watch Your Agents

Let Decision Models Watch Your Agents is a hands‑on guide that explains how to detect behavioral anomalies by analyzing an agent’s evolving execution history. The article provides practical steps and techniques for monitoring agent behavior over time. It is published on Towards Data Science.

By Shuai Guo
Towards Data Science
Oct 11

A Practical Guide to OpenAI's New Decisions API

The article titled "A Practical Guide to OpenAI's New Decisions API" was published on Towards Data Science. It poses the question, "Is this the JEV killer?", suggesting a discussion about the impact of OpenAI's new Decisions API. The post appears to explore practical aspects of using this API and its potential significance.

By Thomas Reid
Towards Data Science
Aug 30

8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions

The article "8 Tips for Writing Effective Agent Instructions" offers quick and simple guidance to improve the clarity and effectiveness of instructions given to agents. It presents a concise set of practical tips aimed at helping readers craft better agent instructions. The post is published on Towards Data Science.

By Payal Patel
Towards Data Science
Sep 22

An Introduction to Jev

The article titled "An Introduction to Jev" discusses an AI system that focuses on making decisions rather than generating text. It highlights Jev’s unique approach to decision-making within the broader context of AI development. The piece was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Thomas Reid