Could Human HTA Committees be Replaced with AI Systems?
Brendan Shaw
Sep 20, 2024
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Brendan Shaw
Article published in PharmaBoardroom 18 September 2024 which can be found at: https://pharmaboardroom.com/articles/could-human-hta-committees-be-replaced-with-ai-systems/.
When comparing agent frameworks, the underlying runtime design often determines long-term viability. Metrics like cold start latency and memory footprint directly affect scalability costs when you operate hundreds of agents. The claim of being a full OS rather than a chat wrapper suggests a different architectural philosophy—one where agents are persistent services with their own lifecycle. An agent operating system overview helps clarify those infrastructure decisions.