Addy Osmani • 7/15/2026

Own the Outer Loop

This article discusses the evolution of agentic engineering, emphasizing the need for engineers to own the 'outer loop'—the accountability for AI systems. It covers key concepts like Quality, Verdict, and Answerability, explaining how agents (model plus harness) operate within loops (investigate, implement, verify, repeat) to create a software factory. The author argues that as powerful models emerge, humans must retain control over production decisions, ensuring safety and justification for actions. The piece is based on a closing keynote at the AI Engineer World's Fair 2026.

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#Quality #Agentic Engineering #Outer Loop