A Split Verdict on Fable vs. Astra
Plus: Teaching AI to write like you, what Anthropic’s certification is good for, and 44 agents that are just folders
TL;DR
- Fable 5.1 and GPT-6 Astra were compared, with split opinions on which is better for daily use.
- Fable apps were noted for requiring fewer clicks, while Astra was easier to steer through conversation.
- Fable 5.1 successfully generated a complex diagram, whereas Astra added nonsensical flourishes.
- Fable's draft for an essay was preferred for its warmth and detail, despite both models needing revisions.
- The article introduces Katie Parrott's 'Compound Writing' system for AI collaboration.
- Anthropic's certification training focused on vocabulary and industry alignment, with documentation outperforming videos.
- The concept of folders as agents is discussed, suggesting context and skills can define agent behavior.
- New thesis statements from industry leaders predict the future of human work with AI.
- A study suggests AI-generated hallucinations can sometimes lead to better predictions by prompting counterfactual thinking.