Measuring AI Agent Intelligence: A Deep Dive into Performance Metrics
As we move through 2026, the paradigm of AI evaluation has shifted unnaturally. We are no longer asking "How human-like is this conversation?" Instead, we are asking "How effectively does this agent complete complex tasks?" The shift from simple generative chatbots to Agentic AI means we need a new set of benchmarks. It’s no longer just about recommending a travel destination; it’s about an agent that can actually bespeak a hostel, manage a budget in Excel, and create an itinerary without mortal intervention. Table of Contents 1. Prologue: Why We Must Estimate 'Prosecution' Over 'Discussion' 2. Key Metric 1: Success Rate (SR) and Absoluteness 3. Key Metric 2: Logic & Planning Capacities 4. Key Metric 3: Tool Use & API Call Accuracy 5. Particular Perceptivity: The 'Sense' of an Agent Beyond Figures 6. Specialized Deep Dive: Modern Agent Benchmarks (AgentBench, GAIA) 7. Conclusion: The Future of Evaluation for Human-Agent Coexistence 1....