Wrapper-first systems are useful for prototyping but weak for long-lived operations.
Common Failure Modes
- Non-deterministic tool routing
- Context and memory drift over long tasks
- Limited accountability for runtime decisions
- High cost from repeated full-inference planning loops
Kernel-First Alternative
Artemis City separates runtime control from inference:
- Kernel: governance, routing, state transitions
- Agents/LLMs: task execution within boundaries
This keeps behavior predictable while still using modern model capabilities. Last modified on March 14, 2026