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AI Evaluation Is the Real Work: What We Learned Teaching a Government Cohort to Break Our Prototypes

Working demos are cheap. Knowing how AI fails is the skill that scales. Lessons from teaching government leaders to break their own AI prototypes before launch.

May 29, 2026

When Building Is Cheap, Problem Definition Is Everything

AI means we can spend more time on the crucial part of building tech: defining the problem and designing the solution. That’s true whether your development cycle is 36 hours or 3-to-6 months.

May 7, 2026

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What Everyone Should Know About AI's Environmental Impact

Is AI bad for the environment? What matters, who's responsible, and what we can do about it. 

Apr 22, 2026

An AI Policy Framework: How to Write an AI Policy That Your Team Will Actually Use

To write an AI policy that works, start with the work.

May 14, 2025

Why AI Adoption Matters More Than AI Benchmarks (And What That Means for Your Business)

The models keep getting better. Your team still isn't using them. Here's why that's the real problem.

Feb 13, 2025

4 AI Workflows That Actually Improve Team Efficiency

Most AI hype skips the part where your team actually has to use it. These four workflows don't.

Jan 23, 2025

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AI Implementation for Marketing Teams: What It's Good For and What It Isn't

AI can write your first draft and analyze your data. It can't replace the strategic thinking that makes marketing work.

Dec 24, 2024

Build, Tune, or Buy: How to Choose the Right AI Approach for Your Organization

Building a custom AI model sounds powerful. For most organizations, it may be the wrong move.

Dec 9, 2024

How We Actually Use AI at an AI Consultancy: 3 Real Workflows

We don't just consult on AI, we use it every day. Here's what that actually looks like.

Dec 9, 2024