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.

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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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