4.6 Agentic readiness (Lever 9) ✦MediumVerified
Incomplete accessibility tree
What it is
Controls without names/roles.
Why it matters
The AI guide notes browser agents interpret the accessibility tree; gaps reduce agent legibility.
How to fix it
Provide proper roles/names per ARIA/WCAG.
Impact
Low-medium; forward-looking. Direct (guide) + W3C.
Evidence
Agents interpret the accessibility tree. Google Search Central, Optimizing your website for generative AI features on Google Search; W3C, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2; W3C, WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
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