Raw SignalAug 21, 20261 min read2 sources

Agent value is being measured by work completed, not just model output

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Databricks is framing coding-agent cost around controls and workload governance, while Factory links agent sessions to cycle time, priorities, and shipped work. Together, they suggest builders should evaluate agent systems against operational outcomes and the cost of accepted work, rather than treating token spend or session activity as sufficient measures.

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  1. 1databricks.com/blog/managing-ai-coding-costs-scale
  2. 2factory.ai/news/agent-effectiveness
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