Don’t tell AI what to do in 2026. Do this instead (Video)

In this YouTube Short, nate-b-jones outlines a paradigm shift in how users and organizations should interact with AI agents in 2026.

Key Insights

  • From Prompts to Problem Discovery: Rather than asking AI agents to execute a specific prompt or pick a tool, users should instruct AI to pick the problem.
  • Audit Mandate: Give tools like codex, fable-5, and Freehand access to digital footprints—including local files, Slack channels, and business process documentation.
  • Obligation to Report & Automate: When granted access, the AI is obligated to return with two deliverables:
    1. A clear problem definition rooted in the actual business process.
    2. A concrete solution and automation to resolve it.