Father uses Codex to set up new MacBook, changing family IT support forever
emollick · x · 2026-08-18
Ethan Mollick shared that his father, after getting a new MacBook, used Codex to handle setup issues and install necessary software on his own. This demonstrates the potential of AI as a general technical assistant for non-professionals, significantly lowering the barrier for family IT support.
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