Economist runs full AI research pipeline in 45 minutes for just $19 with Expected Parrot agent
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-10-02
Economist John J. Horton shared that he completed an entire research project — simulation, analysis, and write-up, all in code — using the Expected Parrot Research Agent in 45 minutes total, with his own contribution taking about a minute. Total cost: $19. Others have since tried the agent and praised it for discussing and analyzing their own papers.
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