Ethan Mollick: fable 5.1 and astra exceed routine knowledge work — expect amplification
emax · x · 2026-09-06
Ethan Mollick assesses fable 5.1 and astra: both are formidable models capable of truly astounding things, beyond what most routine knowledge work requires. But that means amplification will likely happen — tasks will naturally get harder and more complex, simply because they can. Rising model capability raises expectations rather than merely easing workloads.
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