GammaDX Launches Index Assessing AI Agent Readiness

A new industry report evaluates how Australian websites perform when accessed by autonomous digital agents.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence

GammaDX Launches Index Assessing AI Agent Readiness

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Do you trust that businesses are currently prepared for AI agents to manage your transactions safely?

Agency GammaDX has launched a dedicated artificial intelligence agent experience design practice alongside the Gamma AXD Index. The index evaluates the capability of 50 Australian websites to handle tasks performed by AI agents on behalf of users.

Why it matters

As businesses transition to automated workflows, they must ensure their digital infrastructure allows AI agents to navigate and complete tasks correctly. This assessment highlights the necessity for better technical integration to avoid failures during AI-driven interactions.

The Gamma AXD Index utilises a 100-point proprietary methodology to score websites, revealing an average task readiness score of 74 percent but only 56 percent for trust and governance. Among the 50 sites tested, nine published a security contact.

The players

GammaDX

This agency specialises in digital experience design and created the proprietary methodology used to assess Australian website AI agent readiness.

The details

The index categorised 36 websites as capable and two as emerging, with the banking and insurance sectors performing best. Conversely, government and services websites ranked lowest in readiness for agent interaction across the five criteria measured.

The Gamma AXD Index and the associated design practice were launched on 26 October 2026.

The Tech Race

The transition to autonomous AI agents is shifting how developers structure website interfaces to support non-human navigation. This index measures how traditional web architectures are adapting to replace manual user inputs with automated agent-driven interactions.

As websites improve their agent readiness, users may see more seamless task completion when using AI tools for banking or shopping. However, users should remain cautious as only a small fraction of websites have implemented dedicated security protocols for agent interaction.

The takeaway

Businesses should prioritise aligning their digital interfaces with AI-specific requirements to ensure long-term functionality. Consumers should verify that the sites they frequent have clear security protocols, especially as AI-driven automation becomes more prevalent.