Small-Business Owners Don’t Want AI to Replace Their Best Work
What I noticed: Anthropic’s new research suggests that most professionals do not see AI in simple terms. They feel both hopeful and cautious, depending on the kind of work they…
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AI, Data Centers, Energy, and Water
What Is Actually Happening Behind the Headlines When I speak about AI, one moment happens again and again. After the talk, someone approaches me. Often it is a younger person.…
This Week in AI: Agents Growing Up, Smarter Models, and Creative Tools
• Anthropic measures agent autonomy: Anthropic released new research on how to measure and evaluate how independently AI agents operate — a sign that agent reliability and safety are becoming…
You Can Now Spin Up a Business Like You Spin Up a Document
What I explored: How agent platforms now let non-developers build, remix, and connect AI agents into real workflows. What I learned: The barrier to launching a small, functional AI-driven business…
When People Fear AI Will Replace Humans, What Should We Do?
What I explored: An article a friend sent me warning that AI could reshape most knowledge work — and conversations with educators about what comes next. What I learned: The…
What OpenAI’s New Privacy Policy Means for Your Business, in Plain English
What I tried: I sat down and actually read OpenAI’s new privacy policy, line by line, with a small-business lens, not a legal one — no, I didn’t. AI did.…
Which AI Should I Use (and Why the Answer Is Simpler Than You Think)
What I tried: I actively use the major AI tools business owners keep asking about. What I learned: For most businesses, the right choice is about trust and fit, not…
This Week in AI: Assistants, Wearables, and Smarter Search
Apple taps Google Gemini for Siri upgrades: Apple is reportedly integrating Google’s Gemini models to improve Siri, signaling that even major platforms are leaning on advanced AI to enhance everyday…
ChatGPT Gets Ads — But Also More Access for Small Businesses
Three Takeaways: What changed: OpenAI announced it will introduce ads in the free version of ChatGPT while launching ChatGPT Go, an $8/month middle-tier option. (OpenAI announcement) Why it matters: Ads…
This Week in AI: Agents, Commerce, and Real-World Adoption
AI Rundown for 1/13/2026: • OpenAI & Perplexity highlight real-world use cases / Perplexity on AI agents: Both companies shared how people are using AI agents for research, writing, and…