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# Your Agents Need Observability Before They Need Better Models

Production-grade AI agents will inevitably fail without robust observability. Before chasing better models, learn how OpenTelemetry turns non-deterministic agent decisions into structured, queryable data.

- **Speakers:** [Julia Furst Morgado](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@julia-furst-morgado)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 25:30
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100435-your-agents-need-observability-before-they-need-better-models
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