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futurehouse.orgFutureHouse used Robin to connect literature research, experiment planning and analysis for dry age-related macular degeneration. Human researchers ran the lab work; the system proposed follow-up candidates from the results.
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simonwillison.netSimon Willison upgrades datasette-checkbox after a permissions API change. He first reproduces a real page failure that the existing tests miss, adds a failing page test and gives Codex the runner plus upgrade guide. After the agent changes the permission call, Willison checks the interactive feature and adds separate assertions for root and non-root users.
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Codexsimonwillison.netSimon Willison combines two existing tools into a terminal-to-HTML sharing page with Claude Code for web. He references the repository's rich-text conversion and GitHub Gist authentication implementations, tries a pull-request preview, then checks the published tool in Firefox and Chrome. The recording includes failing tests and a preview-domain authentication limitation rather than a clean one-shot success.
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Claudevia Claude Codefuturehouse.orgFutureHouse ran WikiCrow to draft scientific summaries of human genes using full-text papers. Its PaperQA agent searched, gathered evidence and returned to retrieval when terminology or evidence required it.
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analyticsvidhya.comSankrityayan reports that ChatGPT agent collected six years of Indian budget allocations from government reports into a spreadsheet and produced agriculture and sector-comparison charts.
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techradar.comSchwartz reports ChatGPT agent buying two movie tickets after payment takeover and confirmation, then creating movie and babysitting calendar invitations.
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note.comChatGPT agent entered a Tokyo–Shin-Osaka rail reservation, paused for human login and payment permission, and reportedly completed booking in KEITO’s demo.
AddedChatGPT agentWarr reports ChatGPT agent revising a hardcoded Apple valuation sheet into a formula-based classroom model with source URLs after he requested corrections.
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linkedin.comFaems reports that ChatGPT agent researched five competitors for his startup into a workbook, including customer-review evidence; he recognised all five from prior human research.
AddedChatGPT agentlinkedin.comChatGPT agent converted a volleyball snack survey into a Costco cart; the parent reviewed quantities and used it in-store without sharing account access.
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tomsguide.comChatGPT agent navigated Peacock, Disney and Netflix cancellations for Amanda Caswell, who handled login and confirmation; billing savings were not measured.
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reddit.comA first-day tester reports that ChatGPT agent collected 200 companies from five Forbes pages into a spreadsheet, needing restarts; a later LinkedIn-enrichment step remained only half complete.
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consumerreports.orgAtlas Agent Mode compared Samsung and Apple 14-inch laptops using official pages; a Consumer Reports test checked accuracy, source clarity and browser friction.
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androidauthority.comCalvin Wankhede tested ChatGPT Agent on a used-car search that required inspecting many individual Facebook Marketplace listings. He specified Honda Fit vehicles from 2015 through 2020 within fifty kilometers of Toronto.
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journalofaccountancy.comHartman reports ChatGPT agent browsing a conference agenda and creating an Excel itinerary in 22 minutes, then correcting the timezone after his review.
AddedChatGPT agenttomsguide.comAmanda Caswell tested ChatGPT Agent by looking for a Big Into Energy Labubu, a toy she describes as difficult to find. She had already tried Google Search and wanted to compare the effort required when an agent handled the browsing.
AddedChatGPT agentlinkedin.comDonald Sinatra needed replacement spark plugs and a socket for his car. He compared his own research with ChatGPT Agent, supplying the vehicle details, preferred local store and requirements for good reviews and local stock.
AddedChatGPT agenttomsguide.comAmanda Caswell asked ChatGPT to organize Saturday errands: haircuts, an Amazon return, groceries and a Target stop. Her request specified grouping by location, suggesting an efficient order and estimating time at each stop.
AddedChatGPT agentreddit.comReddit user ish_ish described using ChatGPT agent after their daughter cracked an iPad screen. The device was beyond AppleCare, and the author judged that repairing it was not worthwhile. Instead of leaving it to be discarded, they asked the agent to prepare it for resale.
AddedChatGPT agentreddit.comReddit user u/TRNC_NL wanted an LG OLED55C46LA television advertised at €1,129. The author had heard that the retailer's live chat could negotiate a lower price but did not want to run the conversation personally. ChatGPT agent was given a target of €935 or less including shipping, with instructions to remain polite and keep the chat open.
AddedChatGPT agentlinkedin.comChatGPT agent ordered breakfast groceries through Instacart after human cart edits and approval; slow substitutions and a missing delivery alert added friction.
AddedChatGPT agentlinkedin.comChatGPT agent navigated London Eye ticket checkout for a family outing; Paul took over payment, stopped interruptions and saved confirmed tickets to his phone.
AddedChatGPT agentjournalofaccountancy.comPan and Wang report a ChatGPT for Excel demonstration cleaning and reconciling 59,157 simulated ledger rows, with an approved plan, inspectable formulas and a modifications log.
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