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Script vs. Agent: When to Use Each for Automation
A developer compares scripts and AI agents for automating email triage. Scripts use predefined rules and are cheaper, while agents use LLMs to decide control flow at runtime. The choice depends on task complexity and cost tolerance.
Meridian48 take
The post is a practical guide, but it glosses over agent reliability and latency issues that can make scripts more predictable.
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