Simon Willison's Weblog·2 months ago·
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Ethan Mollick's guide to choosing AI tools has shifted focus from chat models like ChatGPT and Claude toward agentic systems capable of performing hours of human work autonomously. The most powerful implementations give AI access to your computer through desktop apps using modes like ChatGPT's Codex and Claude's Cowork, which enable broader capabilities than browser-based versions. As agentic AI matures, the choice of tool increasingly depends on whether users need simple conversation or autonomous work completion, with naming conventions across platforms remaining confusing.
A politician delivered a speech that included an AI assistant's formatting instructions, reading aloud a request to compile the text as a PDF alongside the actual policy remarks. The speech contained no policy content in a readable form due to the embedded instructions. The incident highlighted how careless integration of AI-generated content without proper editing can undermine the intended message.
OpenAI research finds that ChatGPT users are taking on tasks beyond their traditional job roles, expanding the scope of work people perform. The study examined usage patterns across different professions and job categories without specifying particular metrics or benchmarks. This workforce adaptation suggests that AI tools are blurring traditional job boundaries and creating opportunities for workers to contribute across multiple areas.
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