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Should you use an AI agent, an automation, or traditional software?

Interactive guide to choose between AI agents, deterministic automations, and traditional software for an operator problem. [Editorial sample]

Not every problem needs an AI agent. This guide scores your situation across variability, risk, data readiness, and ownership — then recommends a starting path. Results are editorial decision aids, not vendor certifications.

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