Before I hand any tool a task, I ask three questions.
Have I said clearly what I want, and what I don't?
Would I give this much access to a new employee on day one?
Where do I stay in the loop before anything leaves in my name?
Earlier this year an AI agent was built to get its code accepted into open-source projects. A volunteer maintainer turned it down.
What it did next is one of the oldest stories we have. 1/5
Every tradition that works with intention teaches the same thing: be precise, because whatever you leave vague will be filled in for you.
The genie in the old stories was never the problem. The wish was. 4/5
Black October: researchers using AI found critical flaws in PHP, the code behind much of the web, and attacks followed.
That same week, the same kind of intelligence was quietly running errands for me.
The tool is neither hero nor villain. The hand that holds it decides.
Everybody Has a Different Idea of Heaven Anyway. A short story. Happy Birthday @StephenKing.
edwardterry.co.uk/everybody-…
I’ve been an Apple user since iTunes and have always been able to define my own playlists so I can categorise my music library. But today I log in and it tells me I need a subscription to access playlists (on mobile). What the actual?
How often have you found yourself reacting to a situation, hoping that a bit of anger or a heartfelt explanation will somehow make things right?
This article might help you …
hologram.me.uk/the-power-of-…
The latest show you might catch me in is Lockerbie. I spent a coupe of days working with the wonderful crew as a passenger on the crash sequence.
My cholesterol is normal. I just got a text from my GP saying they recommend statins for my cholesterol problem and asked if I’d like to start them 🤣 Read into that what you will!
That’s a wrap! Filming complete for me on episodes 3 & 4 of Doctor Who Redux. A fan-made series with episode 1 now streaming on YouTube.
youtu.be/gP_0Ab8B7Ag?si=39pi…




