the boring stuff my agent does is worth more than anything impressive it does. week 3 of an agent that lives in imessage
Summary
The author reflects on three weeks of using an AI agent in iMessage, arguing that its ability to handle mundane, boring tasks is ultimately more valuable than any flashy, impressive capabilities.
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