What AI Will Actually Be Used For
VraserX · x · 2026-07-13
The author argues that the first wave of truly popular AI won't be marketed for writing poetry or content creation, but rather as a more "practical" agentic assistant.
Examples include: AI helping users cancel subscriptions, arguing with customer service, and getting refunds. The core idea is that AI's high-frequency value will come from handling tedious but time-consuming chores on behalf of humans.
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