Ethan Mollick Writes AI Agent Guide

Ethan Mollick, a computer scientist associated with MIT, published a guide on using agentic AI for practical work.

He recommends free models for low-stakes tasks and paid tools like ChatGPT or Claude for more important or reliable results.

Mollick also stresses setting permissions carefully before giving AI access to email, files, or a computer.

The guide offers practical advice for using AI agents more safely and effectively as they become more capable.