Data Bricklaying Diary

Sep 10, 2026 · R&D Management

Agent Runs Tests ≠ Trustworthy Results: Building Independent Verification in AI-Native Development

The article explains why AI agents running tests doesn't ensure reliable verification, proposing a five-layer system — self-verification, independent verifier, test role, CI toolchain, and business acceptance — with version-linked evidence, protected acceptance criteria, design cross-checks, and clear human judgment boundaries for semantic, risk, and authorization decisions.