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How Context Impacts Automation in AI

Tomasz TunguzJuly 2025
How Context Impacts Automation in AI
Chart by Tomasz Tunguz. Source: tomtunguz.com

A 2x2 matrix comparing Context Level against Automation Level to illustrate four AI deployment states: Exploration, Double-Checking, Throwaway Projects, and Optimal Performance.

LabelValue shown on the chart
Low Context, Fully AutomatedThrowaway Projects (Likely to Fail)
High Context, Fully AutomatedOptimal Performance (Agentic Systems)
Low Context, Human in LoopExploration (Learning Mode)
High Context, Human in LoopDouble-Checking (Quality Assurance)

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