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Research·5h ago·all news from October 22, 2026

Turning Database Grading into RL Rewards: Post-Training Agents with ThinkingBox

Researchers have introduced ThinkingBox, a method that improves the performance of AI agents by using database-based evaluation to provide automated rewards during reinforcement learning. By replacing human feedback with programmatic verification of agent outputs, this approach allows models to refine their reasoning and accuracy more efficiently. This development addresses a major bottleneck in training autonomous agents, offering a scalable way to enhance problem-solving capabilities without the costs and limitations of manual oversight.

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