For Practitioners

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

How to Know If You're an NPC

January 27, 2026 · Anthony Franco

If we're in a simulation, some of us are main characters and some are background players with three lines of dialogue. So I decided to tackle the most important philosophical question of our time: How do you know if you're a Non-Player Character in your own life?

The AI Accountability Gap: Who Goes to Jail When the Bot Screws Up?

January 13, 2026 · Anthony Franco

AI First Principles Accountability Leadership

AI doesn't remove human error. It scales it. When the bot screws up, who is responsible? Most organizations create an accountability vacuum where everyone is involved and no one is accountable.