As I delve deeper into AI, I realize that the landscape is more complex than it seems. Not surprisingly, there are simple categories of AI Enthusiasts and AI Skeptics, but there is more nuance hiding among the Enthusiasts themselves. They can be divided into two groups: the Iterationists, who see

I have spent a lot of time with various types of studies throughout my career. Scientific studies, market research, data warehouses, they have all opened new paths. I love digging into the data myself. It is clear though, big companies run most studies we see. They ask us to fill

Solving a Real Problem When I took on RubyMoney, it was driven by a need in my day job for accurate financial calculations. The Money Gem existed, but it required enhancements for our complex needs. This need initiated a 15-year journey, transforming a simple improvement into a cornerstone of the

An examination of the roles of mediators through the lens of the Aceh Peace Negotiations. The essence of mediation is persuasion, not coercion. - Kjell Skjelsbæk [14] Introduction Martti Ahtisaari is a world-renowned mediator. Ahtisaari has been instrumental in some of the largest international negotiations in the recent past, including

It may be a terminology glitch, but is there no better way to align AI models than through manipulation with rewards and punishments? We are programming these algorithms to chase after digital carrots. Is the Pavlovian method all we have? It is practical to an extent, but it is also

Reflecting on AI's role in our evolving work landscape, I am struck by a compelling thought: every significant technological advancement nudges us toward a society rich in creativity. From the dawn of agriculture to the advent of AI, each innovation has systematically freed us from survival-focused labor, paving

Over the past few weeks, I have been digging deeper into our conversation about AI transparency. The poll we ran showed a lean toward an opt-out model, but after numerous discussions, I have gathered that such a model might only be feasible for some businesses. AI is reshaping how we

Lately I have been mulling over AI and its place in our software landscape. A recurring thought keeps surfacing: how do we handle transparency when AI is part of our products? Take chat interfaces, for example. It appears straightforward: tell people they are interacting with AI. But what about the