A reliable AI workflow needs more than an AI model. It needs triggers, data, tools, validation and a clear stopping condition.
Trigger
Define exactly what event starts the workflow.
Context
Give the AI the information required to make a useful decision.
Reasoning
Use AI for interpretation or decisions where traditional rules are insufficient.
Action
Connect the workflow to the application or system that needs to change.
Validation
Verify the output before important actions are completed.
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