S2. Ep26 - 5 Reasons AI Agents Fail — And How to Build One That Actually Works

Why do AI agents work brilliantly for some people and fail completely for others?After spotting a viral LinkedIn post claiming AI agents "confidently fail" every time, Noel breaks down the five real reasons agents go wrong and how to build one that actually works. From choosing the right platform (and why Make.com beats n8n for reliability) to picking the correct AI model as your agent's brain, nailing your system prompt and tool descriptions, testing and iterating over time, and knowing when you actually need an agent versus a simple automation.They also cover the latest AI news including Fable 5's surprise reprieve, the US government holding back GPT 5.6, and what's new in Clyde, including the brand new ClydeBench for ranking OpenRouter models.To learn more about when to use an agent or an automation checkout S1. Ep14 AI Agents vs Automations: What does your business really need?Send us Fan MailHow to find us:We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all.Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses.New for 2026, you can also find us on Substack, click here to subscribe and get all the latest news and updates from us.If you would like dedicated help with your automations or would like us to build them for you then you can find our agency at makeautomations.aiOr you can contact us via email at [email protected].