Summary In today's episode, I break down why uploading the latest tax regulations to a large language model isn't enough to get accurate answers about current tax law. Here's what this means for you. You discover that combining fine-tuning with retrieval augmented generation is essential when extending a model to new domains where rules change.…
Summary In today's episode, I break down two architectural approaches for building large language models that handle tax and accounting data, including the trade-offs of each. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear framework for deciding whether to fine-tune a model or build an interpreter that connects to an up-to-date data source.…
Summary In today's episode, I compare Ohio and Massachusetts as places to do business, weighing taxes against education, safety, and equality laws. Here's what this means for you. You gain a framework for evaluating business locations beyond tax rates, recognizing that higher taxes often buy valuable services and protections for your company and your team.…
Summary In today's episode, I reframe citizenship and taxes as a subscription service you can evaluate, change, and compare across nations. Here's what this means for you. You gain a modern mental model for thinking about what your tax dollars buy and whether a different country offers a better deal for your values. You'll also…
This fall, citizens of the Bay State face ballot question 4, the question of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. A Yes vote legalizes marijuana for recreational, non-medical usage (it’s already legal for medical use). A No vote keeps the law the same. A bit of background about me: I’m a Massachusetts resident and have been…
