Users say AI demos fix rare problems while real agents shine at everyday chores
koltregaskes · x · 2026-10-04
signulll argues AI labs keep demoing agents on rare tasks like booking flights or planning weddings instead of everyday pain relief. A user lists the mundane jobs their assistant actually does: tracking deliveries, flagging failed subscription payments, logging receipts, converting grocery receipts into spending history, fixing spreadsheet formulas, morning briefings, task management, taste-based recommendations, and deal comparison before renewals.
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