I asked Fable and Codex what my business should automate. They disagreed.

Watch now | The model I liked using less found the problem that mattered more. That result changed what I ask AI to do before I give it an assignment.

TL;DR

  • Codex provided a smooth user experience and built a functional tool for content handoff.
  • Fable was difficult to operate but identified a higher-leverage problem in story selection.
  • The experiment highlights the difference between AI agents that complete assigned tasks and those that identify and tackle more significant underlying issues.
  • The author questions whether AI should be tasked with executing instructions or with identifying the most important problems to solve.
  • The author developed a reusable automation-discovery skill that presents multiple evidenced options for the user to choose from.