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Pacing the Frontier (Website)
AI could help create a dramatically better future. The world's leading AI companies believe they could be close to automating AI research. There is a real risk that capability development rapidly accelerates beyond researchers' ability to understand or control the resulting systems. Over a thousand employees from frontier AI companies have signed a statement requesting that the US government support an international effort to develop the technical and governance tools needed to deliberately pace the frontier of automated AI development.
Jun 12 | Blog
I Tried to Build a Context Layer for My Agent in a Weekend. Reader, I Did Not Build a Context Layer for My Agent in a Weekend.
A "simple" weekend project turns into real infrastructure, and why agent context deserves a boring, reliable foundation.
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Jul 29 | Tech
You don't have to be smart if you can think clearly (4 minute read)
Strong engineers think clearly all the time, even if their highest speed isn't that fast.
Jul 29 | Dev
You don't have to be smart if you can think clearly (4 minute read)
Effective problem-solving in engineering requires the ability to think clearly and methodically, especially when faced with challenges that cannot be solved intuitively. Smart engineers often struggle when they encounter such problems, whereas strong engineers are able to systematically evaluate and address issues.
Jul 29 | Founders
Lighthouse or Landgrab? How to Pick Your AI Sales Strategy (13 minute read)
AI founders need to choose between two sales strategies: Lighthouse focuses on securing prestigious clients for social proof, essential for new categories. Landgrab emphasizes speed and broad customer acquisition when the market already understands the product. Each strategy caters to different buyer needs and risks, so choosing the right approach can significantly impact success.
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