Blog•Mar 16, 2026
Models, Apps, and Harnesses: How Tech Writers Should Select AI Tools
Tech writers face a new dilemma: choosing AI tools that fit documentation style guides amid a flood of headline‑grabbing models and agents. Ethan Mollick’s recent guide reframes the decision‑making process into three layers—models, applications, and harnesses—rather than a single "use ChatGPT" answer. The shift reflects AI’s evolution from conversational answer generators to action‑oriented assistants that can be embedded directly into authoring workflows. Mollick’s framework helps writers future‑proof their toolkits as models are renamed or replaced.
