Show HN: FablePool – pool money behind a prompt, and Fable builds it in public(fablepool.com)
428 points by matthewbarras 15 hours ago | 236 comments
tl;dr: FablePool is a crowdfunding platform where users pool money behind an ambitious AI prompt, and an AI agent attempts to execute it publicly, milestone by milestone, with all credits tracked on a public ledger. Projects require a minimum $100 target (set by an AI planner), and backers can contribute as little as $0.25. Current open projects include prompts like "Tech Messiah," "Dyson Swarm," and "Make $1000," most still in early funding stages.
HN Discussion:
  • ~Intriguing concept but needs improvements like detailed plans and clearer licensing
  • The demo and sample projects don't actually work, undermining credibility
  • Key details about the ledger, ownership, and trust model are missing
  • Could be adapted for valuable uses like crowdsourced security audits
  • Skepticism about anonymous team and unrealistic project scopes versus funding