Unspun.
What actually happened in AI this week — without the hype. Four categories. Plain English. No panic.
“My former student had been in insurance for twenty-five years. She could not tell you the rule she was applying when she said something felt off. But the rule existed.”
The Skills That Are About to Become More Valuable
Something your former student knew in three seconds that the AI didn't. Something you probably have too — and have never had to name.
This story landed in every inbox in America last week as proof that AI is coming for white-collar jobs. Bloomberg's own headline called it "AI-washing." Neither frame is the most useful one. Here is what actually changed — and what it means if you are paying attention to your own situation.
Block Cut 4,000 Jobs and Said AI Did It. What That Actually Means.
Block cut 4,000 jobs, said AI made it possible, and the stock went up 24%. Here's the honest take — what changed, and what it means for you.
“Someone sent me this three times yesterday. The headline says the world isn't ready for AI — it does not say which world.”
The "World Isn't Ready for AI" Report That's Everywhere This Week
A Morgan Stanley report says the world isn't ready for AI. The Skeptic read it. Turns out "the world" means institutional investors, not you.
Do I Need to Pay for AI?
Most people paying $20 a month for AI could have stayed on the free plan a bit longer. Here's what's actually different — and when it matters.
Is AI Going to Replace Writers, Doctors, and Lawyers?
Doctors, lawyers, writers — is AI coming for them? The research says it's more complicated than the headlines. Here's the honest version.
What's the Actual Difference Between ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude?
The Tinkerer opened all three up. They're more similar than the marketing suggests — and different in ways that actually matter.
Is It Too Late to Start Learning AI?
No — but "not too late" isn't the same as "no reason to hurry." Kevin gives the honest answer, not the cheerful one.
Why Does AI Make Things Up — and Can I Actually Trust It?
AI tools make things up — it's called hallucination, and it's not a glitch. Here's what's actually happening and which tasks are genuinely safe.
Can AI Read My Emails Without Me Knowing?
Three people asked Kevin this week. The answer is no — but the nuance is worth two minutes of your time.