GUIDE · SELECTION
Ask “what do we deliver?” before “which model?” A short checklist beats feature shopping.
Evaluate in this order:
Fuzzy I/O, “connect everything,” or no review standard—usually not ready for an agent.
Filter by scenario, compare nearby architectures and timelines, then decide customize vs on-site FDE.
Lock scenario and integration path first. Most bottlenecks are process and data, not one model brand.
Pilot the closest flow with a demo, then customize the gaps.
A practical checklist to select an AI agent: define goals and deliverables, map systems and human gates, then accept with a demo—before picking a model.