AI Alignment: Ugh. I Taught Him That.
There is a moment I think most parents have experienced. Your kid does something that annoys the hell out of you. Maybe they lose their temper. Maybe they get impatient.…
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AI Existential Risk Deserves Our Attention
My first reaction when I read that an Anthropic researcher had quit and warned that advanced AI could potentially wipe out humanity was pretty simple: Oh shit. That seems like…
GPT-5.6 Prompting With Context, Judgment, and Soul
OpenAI recently released new prompting guidance for GPT-5.6, and there is a lot to like. The model is powerful. The guidance is practical. It also confirms something I have believed…
AI Governance Has a Trust Problem
Dario Amodei’s recent essay on AI policy is worth reading, even if you do not agree with every part of it. I found myself agreeing with most of it. The…
OpenAI’s Principles Are Solid. Many Businesses Still Feel Lost.
OpenAI has been clear about how it approaches AI. It focuses on safety, human benefit, and responsible progress. That work matters. But if you run a business, you are not…
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…
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…