The next era of software needs runtime control

LaunchDarkly has introduced AgentControl, a new solution designed to manage AI agents in production, expanding beyond its decade-long focus on controlling code releases. This tool allows teams to configure, evaluate, observe, and control agents without needing separate tools, reflecting a shift in software development in the AI era. AgentControl offers real-time control through features like runtime-changeable AI configurations, allowing teams to experiment and validate changes offline, then monitor live traffic to manage latency, costs, and behavioral drift. It supports automated actions such as rerouting traffic or rolling back changes to mitigate risks before they affect customers, using the same infrastructure that supports extensive daily evaluations for numerous companies. The launch of AgentControl aims to help teams govern agents, optimize AI performance, and continuously improve in production, emphasizing the need for runtime control in the fast-evolving AI landscape.