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IS THERE A HALF-LIFE FOR THE SUCCESS RATES OF AI AGENTS?

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AI performance on long tasks follows a simple model with a constant failure rate, creating an exponential decline in success. Each AI agent can be characterized by a "half-life" that estimates success over varying task lengths. This model suggests failures arise from complex sets of subtasks.