Where we explore new ideas about AI operations, leadership, and the occasional philosophical detour.

AI First Principles: Moving Beyond the Hype
February 24, 2026 · Anthony Franco
The hype cycle is breaking. AI isn't failing because the technology is bad. It's failing because we're managing probabilistic tools with deterministic playbooks. The fix isn't better prompts. It's better principles.
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You Are Not "In AI" (And That's Okay)
December 30, 2025 · Anthony Franco
Calling yourself "in AI" because you use ChatGPT is like saying you're in the culinary arts because you know how to operate a microwave. There are three tiers of AI adoption, and confusing them is dangerous.
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Why AI Automation Projects Fail: The "Ferrari in a Swamp" Problem
December 2, 2025 · Anthony Franco
80% of AI projects never make it past the pilot phase. The reason isn't bad technology. It's automating broken processes. If you automate a bad process, you just scale the chaos.
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