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Clear goals, constraints and tools help models solve defined problems

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2026-09-27

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Clear goals, constraints and tools help models solve defined problems

Willison describes models that can solve a clearly defined problem through brute force when they receive unambiguous constraints and the necessary tools.

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These are models where if you can clearly define the goal for what you want to build, and provide unambiguous instructions about the constraints around that goal, and give the model access to the necessary tools to achieve that goal... they will solve your problem effectively through brute force.

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