The AI Problem Filter — DOPE CEOs AI Bootcamp
Tool 01 · The Filter · 5 Questions

Is this an
AI problem?

Pick one task from your week. Run it through the 5 questions. The point isn't to give you a prompt yet — it's to teach you how to think about whether a task even belongs in front of AI in the first place. Most people skip this step. That's why their AI work feels like vibes instead of leverage.

About what comes out of this: when you finish the filter, you'll get a Problem Statement — not a prompt. That's intentional. Prompts, skills, and projects come in Session 02. Right now you're learning how to clearly state what the problem IS before you ever open a chat. Get the framing right and the prompt practically writes itself later.

The Task You're Filtering

Be specific. "Marketing" is too vague. "Write 5 Instagram captions for my Tuesday launch" is sharp.

01

Can I define the outcome in one sentence?

If NO → stop. Not yet an AI problem. Go define what "done" looks like first.

02

Is the task repetitive — or does it follow a definable pattern?

If YES → strong AI candidate. If NO → probably not.

03

Does this require lived experience, memory, or relationships AI doesn't have access to?

If YES → AI will fail the human test. Keep it, or feed AI the context it needs.

04

Does this require critical thinking, taste, or judgment I haven't encoded?

If YES → AI is your draft partner. Not your replacement. You stay in the loop.

05

What is this replacing?

My time, a hire, or something I've never done before? Each answer changes the calculus.

The Verdict
--of 5 passed

Run the filter

Answer all 5 questions above to see your verdict.

Bring This To Session 02
Your Problem Statement

This is your worksheet for Session 02 — not a prompt. We'll turn this into the actual prompt together in class. Copy it. Save it. Bring it Thursday.

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