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Engineering9 min read
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Stop Testing AI Like Normal Software

Unit tests tell you whether the rules still hold. They cannot tell you how often an AI system makes a good decision. Production AI needs a wider testing discipline.

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AI & Product7 min read
02

The Next User of Your Software Might Not Be Human

APIs, CLIs and MCP are different doors into the same product. Understanding them is the first step toward building software that agents can actually use.

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AI & Product9 min read
03

SaaS Is Not Dying. The Dashboard Is.

AI agents are making the graphical interface optional. The next generation of software will compete through capabilities, permissions and outcomes—not screen time.

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Engineering8 min read
04

Code Is Getting Cheap. Bad Decisions Are Getting Expensive.

AI coding agents are reducing the cost of implementation. The real constraint is moving to product judgement, architecture and deciding what deserves to exist.

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AI & Product8 min read
05

AI Transparency Is Becoming a Product Feature

As new transparency obligations begin to apply, the strongest AI products will treat disclosure, provenance and human control as part of the experience.

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AI & Product8 min read
06

The AI Agent Is Not the Product

An AI agent can perform tasks autonomously. A real product must give it context, tools, boundaries and a reliable path back to human judgement.

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AI & Business8 min read
07

Where AI Actually Creates Business Value

AI creates value when it improves decisions, compresses workflows and enables better customer experiences—not when it is added without a clear business outcome.

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Product Thinking6 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Bad Internal Software

Slow tools do more than waste time. They shape culture, decision quality and the speed at which a company can move.

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Engineering7 min read
09

Why Most AI Pilots Never Reach Production

A convincing prototype is only the beginning. Real AI products need trusted data, clear ownership and resilient engineering.

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