Should I Use AI for This? The Decision Framework

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What's in the guide

An 8-page framework for deciding whether AI is the right tool for a specific task. Used by founders, PMs, and operators making the AI-vs-not call 50+ times per week.

• The 7 questions that decide AI-or-not
• Decision tree: 4 outcomes (use AI / use AI carefully / human only / don't do it)
• Risk matrix calibrated to 2026 reality
• 20 worked examples across writing, code, decisions, sales, design
• When AI confidently produces wrong output (and how to detect)

What you'll learn

• The 4 task properties that predict AI fit
• Why 'AI can do this' isn't the same as 'AI should do this'
• How to scope AI use to reduce risk without losing speed
• The 5 task types where AI is wrong tool in 2026
• Real worked examples with the decision documented

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Why I wrote this: I'm Atilla Kürük, the author of Promptolis (588+ Originals + this guide). I make AI prompts + tools for solo builders and small teams. Everything here is what I actually use — distilled, free, no upsells. More about me →

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