Agentic Grounding, Evaluation Gaps, and The Orchestration Squeeze

Analysis

Research: The limits of current evaluation for agentic capabilities

This paper argues that standard benchmarks fail to capture the full range of agentic skills, especially in dynamic environments. It’s a must-read for builders who suspect their evals might be painting a rosier picture than reality.

Analysis: The major gaps in SaaS agent tooling remain

This piece lays out why integrating agents with enterprise SaaS tools is still a major pain point, focusing on authentication and workflow friction. It validates what many builders are experiencing on the ground.

News

Anthropic researches how agents can be misaligned in practice

Anthropic's latest work moves beyond theory to study how agents can become misaligned during real-world tasks. The findings are tactical, offering concrete signals for builders to watch for in their own systems.

The Batch: Latest industry moves and research summaries

This edition covers new developments in agent grounding and reasoning, summarizing key papers and launches. It's a quick scan for builders who need to stay current without deep-diving every source.

Tools

Composio: A toolkit for building connected, multi-agent systems

Composio provides a framework for integrating agents with external tools and APIs, a critical piece for moving beyond sandboxed demos. It's designed to handle the messy reality of tooling and authentication.