AI and Critical Thinking: Are We Getting Smarter Or Just Faster in 2026?
Are We Getting Smarter… Or Just Faster at Asking AI? I read this, and it made me slightly uncomfortable. Not in a dramatic, “AI will take over the world” way. But in a much simpler, more personal way: Am I still thinking… or just outsourcing thinking? ⸻ Here’s The Real Question The relationship between AI […]
“Contracted ARR” Is the New AI Startup Scam in 2026
First read on X “Contracted ARR” Is the New AI Startup Scam I came across this post by Scott Stevenson and had one immediate reaction: Oh… we’re doing this now? Because if you’ve been anywhere near the AI/startup ecosystem recently, you’ve probably heard founders casually drop: “Yeah, we’re at $2M ARR.” And everyone nods. Investors […]
AI Recreated Dadaji Back to The Wedding: A Surreal 2026 AI News
I came across this viral video of a loved one that AI recreated and paused for a second. Not because it was shocking. But because it felt… strangely normal. Families are now using AI to recreate deceased loved ones—grandparents, siblings, parents—and making them “attend” weddings. Not as photos. Not as memories. But as moving, talking, […]
AI Agents: The Perfect Intern You Forgot To Hire in 2026
I’ve noticed something interesting. Every time we talk about AI, the conversation goes straight to: Meanwhile, in the background, people are quietly building AI agents that send emails, schedule meetings, track tasks, and basically run parts of their lives. No drama. No headlines. Just… output. And I think that’s where the real shift is happening. […]
The Brutal Truth About Generative Engine Optimization: Is Search Ghosting You in 2026?
For years, the internet ran on a simple deal. You create content. Google sends you traffic. Everyone wins. Clean. Predictable. Beautiful. But today, a new reality called Generative Engine Optimization is changing the rules. Search is still happening. But your clicks aren’t. Let’s start with The Obvious Google still dominates search. Meanwhile: So no, Google […]
AI in Auditing: The Job Even Accountants Want AI to Steal in 2026 (And Honestly, I Get It)
There’s a certain irony in how we talk about AI and jobs. We love debating which glamorous roles will get automated – Creators, Marketers, Designers, or Coders. But meanwhile, somewhere in the real world… An auditor is climbing a 90-foot grain bin to count corn. Yes. In 2026. When we discuss AI in auditing, we […]
“No AI Used”: The New Badge of Honour in 2026 Advertising (And I Find That Hilarious)
A few years ago, brands were flexing how innovative they were. “Powered by AI.” “AI-generated.” “Next-gen creativity.” Now? They’re proudly saying the exact opposite. “No AI used.” And I can’t help but find this entire shift… slightly ironic. The “No AI Used” Strategy: When Real Became the New Premium I came across this campaign where […]
Design Disruption: Artificial Intelligence — A Barrier Rather Than a Boon for Design Students in 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely promoted as a tool that enhances creativity and efficiency. Yet for many design students, it is increasingly becoming a barrier rather than a benefit. While AI can generate polished visuals in seconds, it often disrupts the very process through which designers learn, think, and grow. Introduction: AI in Design Education […]
Stop Thinking About AI Agents as Employees. Start Thinking in Workflows.
Stop Thinking About AI Agents as Employees. Start Thinking in Workflows. Most companies are asking the wrong question. “What does this AI agent do?” That’s like asking what Excel does… instead of what your business needs. The real value of AI isn’t in standalone assistants writing emails. It’s in how deeply AI is embedded into […]
Hiring has changed. Designers are you Ready ?
I remember when a strong portfolio was all you needed. You’d pour weeks into it — agonising over case studies, obsessing over presentation. Today, an AI can generate a hundred versions of that same portfolio before your morning chai goes cold. And honestly? That should scare us a little. There’s a new applicant in the […]