AI can make its own tools, but only if you ask it to. One of the biggest productivity mistakes I see in the use of AI, especially in vibe coding, is trying to have AI do everything. Generative AI models are fundamentally language models. They’re good at language. They’re not good at things that aren’t…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through Google's Opal, a new agent builder still in Google Labs that lets you automate workflows inside the Google Workspace. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical look at how Opal's node-based structure works alongside the 5P framework so you can build reliable automations without writing…
OpenAI recently published a gigantic prompt library as examples for people to get started with AI. What’s the one thing in common with the vast majority of examples? They specify the need for context. Lots of context. The prompts themselves are incredibly generic, but clearly made to not overwhelm a beginner. Here’s an example: Write…
Summary In today's episode, I explain why you should avoid using AI to simply summarize industry reports and how to create more impactful content instead. Here's what this means for you. You gain the ability to build authority and avoid intellectual property risks by providing your own unique perspective. You'll also learn these concepts: the…
What advice do you need to retire? As conference season ramps back up, I’m updating slide decks and talking points – and finding some dinosaurs that were correct once upon a time, but now need to be put out to pasture. Here’s one about video generation. I used to say that video generation can’t handle…
Summary In today's episode, I explain how to optimize your website for AI friendliness and discoverability. Here's what this means for you. You can capture more market share by ensuring AI models easily ingest and recommend your business information. You'll also learn these concepts: why accessibility for low-vision users improves AI crawling, how well-organized FAQ…
Is there a deterministic tool that could solve your problem? One of the things I’ve done most wrong with AI is use it for tasks that it’s not the best tool for, ESPECIALLY in coding. To recap: there are two fundamental types of tools, deterministic and probabilistic. Deterministic means there is a concrete right and…
Summary In today's episode, I discuss how to protect your copyright when you use AI to create works based on your original human content. Here's what this means for you. You can secure your intellectual property rights by documenting the connection between your human ideas and your AI-assisted outputs. You'll also learn these concepts: how…
Almost Timely News: 🗞️ Cultivating an AI Mindset, Part 1 (2025-11-09) :: View in Browser The Big Plug 👉 Watch my MAICON 2025 session, From Text to Video in Seconds, a session on AI video generation! Content Authenticity Statement 100% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. You will see bountiful AI…
