Peter Yang: The best human assistants must know how to use AI agents
petergyang · x · 2026-08-24
Peter Yang shares his experience working with a human assistant, Char, for 6 months, emphasizing that top-tier assistants today must know how to work with AI agents.
Real-World Workflow:
- Char uses Claude Code and Codex to handle podcast post-production, draft show notes, and create clips.
- He has replicated Peter's AI skills and tailored them to his own workflows over time.
Hiring Insight:
- Yang recommends Oceans Talent, a platform for hiring "AI-fluent" operators pre-trained in AI workflows (research automation, SOP creation, process optimization).
This signals a shift in hiring: moving from pure task execution to system-building capabilities augmented by AI.
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