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Why Boring is Interesting

Boring is interesting A couple of weeks ago I published my 'Boring AI' Manifesto. I had a bit of fun with it, but I believe it's important. It's a core idea in my upcoming book, The AI Pilot Handbook. A few...

What the Hell Is "Data"?

One thing that really frustrates me about AI consultants - and software engineers - is when they say things like: "You need to know your data" "You need to have clean data" "You need to know where your data...

The Boring AI Manifesto

Boring is underrated. I like my elevators to be boring. I like my seatbelt to be boring. The best AI projects are the ones nobody talks about. They just work. I want technology to do the boring work so you...

How to Run an AI Pilot

A short field guide for SME leaders who are looking for ROI, not "pilot purgatory" You might have seen the viral headlines claiming "95% of AI pilots fail" attributed to MIT. Don't panic. As Wharton...

Why AI Feels Overwhelming

The Two Speeds of AI: Why Leaders Feel Behind... And How to Regain Control While AI moves at light speed, humans don't. If you're leading a team, a business, or a department, you're likely feeling a specific...

Misleading AI Stories in 2025

Everyone's worried about AI slop, AI hallucinations, and misinformation. But the slop and misinformation that actually moved markets and changed business decisions this year came from peer-reviewed journals,...

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