Issue No. 44Week ending Sunday, November 1, 2026690 episodes · 3043 articles
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I tested 4 AI agents on 9 real tasks. Here’s who won.

With Claire Vo · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Claire Vo conducts the first How I AI personal-agent benchmark, testing Grok Bot, Dot, Muse, and Claude Duet across nine real-world work and life tasks using autonomous computer use. Grok Bot wins overall due to its breadth, Figma skills, and structured UI documents, while Muse emerges as the strongest agent for personal and creative tasks. Claude Duet places last due to sluggish response times and excessive permission prompts, though it excels at bug fixing and product launch videos.

Key takeaways

  • Muse took first place on raw video editing by correctly applying brand overlays, setting on-brand captions, and pacing cuts tightly without human guidance. Read more →
  • Claude Duet failed an Adidas sneaker price check because major retail storefronts repeatedly blocked its browser session, leaving it unable to sort items by price. Read more →
  • Claire Vo tested four personal agents (Grok Bot, Dot, Muse, and Claude Duet) across nine real-world workflows to see which could run a founder's daily load. Read more →
  • Grok Bot won Claire Vo's benchmark with a 93 percent completion rate across nine autonomous tasks, separating itself through Figma manipulation and structured UI documents. Read more →

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