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Aug 14, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Action ≠ API: Designing Business Execution Contracts for Enterprise Agents

This article explains why ontology Actions are not mere API wrappers but business execution contracts that bind semantics, decisions, evidence, permissions, idempotency, compensation, and audit receipts, detailing four Action forms, five boundary categories, common misconceptions, and a six-step implementation approach for enterprise agents.