Month: January 2026

  • How to Automate Your Workday with Google Workspace Studio: A Real-World Example

    Google Workspace Studio (formerly Google Flows) is the agent you’ve been looking for. If you’re a Google Workspace customer, this is the automation system for AI that will make your life easier and more productive. It ties into the rest of the Google Workspace ecosystem, so if you’re not a Workspace customer, it’s unhelpful. But…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Using AI For Legal Disputes?

    Summary In today's episode, I examine the dangers and potential uses of applying generative AI to legal matters. Here's what this means for you. You can leverage AI for initial research and preparation without accidentally relying on flawed or biased legal information. You'll also learn these concepts: why smarter models produce more deceptive errors, how…

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  • AI Is Doing Everything We Said It Never Would—and Sooner Than You Thought

    Never is sooner than you think. “AI will never…” Make a decent ad? They’re in production. Make a hit song? Walk My Walk topped Spotify’s charts. Star in a film? Tilly Norwood would like a word with you. Betting on never, at least when it comes to AI, is probably not a sound choice. Back…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI For Language Learning?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain how to use artificial intelligence as a real-time speaking partner for language learning. Here's what this means for you. You can turn your smartphone into a highly effective, personalized language tutor through live conversation. You'll also learn these concepts: how text-to-speech and speech recognition technologies enable conversation, how system…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI For Diet And Workouts?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain how to safely use AI as a thinking partner for creating personalized diet and workout plans. Here's what this means for you. You gain the ability to translate complex health metrics and prepare high-quality briefing documents for your doctor. You'll also learn these concepts: how to protect your privacy…

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  • Almost Timely News: 🗞️ How to Write a Trashy Romance Novel with AI (2026-01-04)

    _Almost Timely News: 🗞️ How to Write a Trashy Romance Novel with AI (2026-01-04) :: View in Browser_ The Big Plug 🚨 Read new research from Trust Insights: What If LinkedIn’s AI Treats Your Profile Differently Based on Your Name? Free, no info required, no forms to fill out. Content Authenticity Statement 95% of this…

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  • Mind Readings: Horizontal And Vertical Thinking With AI

    Summary In today's episode, I explain the critical difference between horizontal and vertical thinking within a professional organization. Here's what this means for you. You gain a powerful framework to categorize tasks and implement AI tools more effectively. You'll also learn these concepts: how to identify domain-specific vertical tasks, why horizontal tasks require broader application,…

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  • My Three Words for 2026: Restore, Maintain, Advance

    One of my favorite exercises that I’ve performed every year since he first introduced it is Chris Brogan’s Three Words. Rather than create resolutions which are difficult to keep, the three words exercise puts together three words that form your mantra for the coming year. This year, 2026, represents the 20th anniversary of this practice.…

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