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New AI agent development method separates builder from critic

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A new approach to AI agent development proposes a four-role system to ensure rigorous testing and prevent self-deception. The proposed method separates the orchestrator, builder, critic, and reviewer roles into distinct contexts, preventing the builder from grading its own work. A critic script executes real commands and assigns a score, while a separate reviewer agent provides an independent audit, ensuring that the agent's output is evidence-based and verifiable. AI

IMPACT This methodology could improve the reliability and verifiability of AI agent outputs by introducing a structured, independent review process.

RANK_REASON The article describes a new methodology for developing AI agents, focusing on tooling and process rather than a specific product release or research breakthrough.

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New AI agent development method separates builder from critic

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · SAMUELFMEDEIROS ·

    Your agent said “it works”. That is an opinion, not a result

    <p>When the same context writes the work and approves it, “looks done” becomes the bar.<br /> A separate critic that runs real commands and returns a 0-100 score turns that into evidence — or<br /> names exactly what is missing.</p> <h2> The problem: the builder grades its own ho…

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