Weekly AI Insights
Practical perspectives on building software with artificial intelligence. Written by Alex Shively — one post per week.
What this week's mega deal actually means for the tools you use every day
Google announced a $40 billion investment in Anthropic this week. Here's what's behind the headline, why the compute commitment matters more than the dollar amount, and what it changes for working professionals.
Anthropic just shipped a design tool built for people who don't live in Figma
Claude Design launched last week. It's built for the rest of us, the founders, marketers, and IT folks who need a clean deck or mockup without spending an afternoon fighting layers and layouts.
How a free, local-first note-taking app became the ultimate foundation for AI-enhanced knowledge management
Obsidian is a free, local-first note-taking app that's quietly become one of the best foundations for building an AI-powered second brain. Here's why it matters and how to get started.
A friendly tour of Zapier, Make, and n8n — and how to pick the right one for you
Zapier, Make, and n8n are three of the most popular automation platforms on the planet — but choosing between them doesn't have to be stressful. Here's what each one does best and who it's really built for.