The True AI Agent Scorecard: Validate, Don't Get Washed

Agent washing is the deceptive practice of marketing and labeling basic automation tools, chatbots/AI assistants, or rule-based systems as sophisticated "AI agents," despite lacking planning, reasoning, autonomy, adaptability, and goal-driven capabilities of genuine AI agents.

Ready to take action? This Ebook & Interactive Workbook isn't just a guide—it's your complete tool to help differentiate true AI agents from basic automation, validate their core capabilities, and thereby build confidence in their legitimate autonomy and effectiveness.

It includes:

The Agent Washing Epidemic - Downsides of Agent Washing

Defining True AI Agent - Core Agentic Traits

Scoring Rubric - Scoring Rubric Interpretation Guide

Guidance for Avoiding Pitfalls - Red Flags to Watch For

Your Strategic Next Steps