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Full-Stack AI companies are not building tools. They are attempting to replace entire service industries. If you want to become the law firm, the accountant, the consultant, or the medical advisor, not just support them, you need more than a compelling demo. You need credible answers to the hard operational, legal, and regulatory questions that determine whether anyone will trust you at scale. This article was inspired by a post from Gnana Sravani Kaipa ( link ), who highligh

As artificial intelligence becomes a part of everyday digital life, the next major shift in the AI ecosystem will not be about capability but about monetization. With major AI companies facing high operating costs and investors demanding returns, the introduction of advertising into generative AI platforms is no longer speculative; it is imminent. Over the past two decades, every transformative digital platform has followed a similar pattern: launch with innovation and low ba

I have previously written about how the right of name, image, and likeness (NIL) is becoming a serious issue on content platforms. Unauthorized representations of public figures are increasingly common. For example, AI-generated videos are now creating realistic depictions of individuals such as Elon Musk giving speeches or interviews that never occurred. From some informal testing, these videos can receive between 200,000 and 300,000 views in just a few days. Many include on

When we use AI tools to plan, write, or evaluate something, we often crave some form of feedback: a score, a metric, a rating. It's natural. We love numbers. From Yelp and Rotten Tomatoes to Amazon and Uber, ratings shape our decisions and sense of value. With AI, that instinct translates into wanting similar evaluation: "How did I do?" or "What do you think of this?" Many AIs are built to deliver a positive, engaging experience, one that feels conversational and adaptive. If

One thing I really enjoy seeing on social media is how many people create “follow-along” posts. These are posts that react to stories already covered by major news outlets. The problem is that most of them are simply summaries of the original reporting, sometimes with a small twist that doesn’t add much value. These posts often get plenty of likes and views. However, they rarely lead to meaningful professional connections or new opportunities. People often say “quality over q

I came across another story this weekend about people using AI tools for mental health support. A recent BBC article ( https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd90g0q43o ) reports that OpenAI estimates around 0.07 percent of weekly ChatGPT users show signs of distress. Given that hundreds of millions of people use OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and other systems, that number is significant. It’s encouraging that people are reaching out to something rather than keeping their fee

Lately, I’ve been thinking of that old C&C Music Factory song, “Things That Make You Go Hmm.” There have been quite a few “hmm” moments in the world of intellectual property (IP) recently, and not all of them involve generative AI. While most headlines focus on AI and copyright, the courts still haven’t clearly defined what “fair use” means for either building AI systems or generating AI content. That will take time.  What’s been catching my attention instead are situations w

Flight delayed again. So here I am at Phoenix airport, watching my departure time slip further away. With time to kill, I went for a walk and grabbed some lunch.  What I saw reminded me of two privacy lessons worth sharing. The "Affinity App" Trap After ordering a surprisingly good airport breakfast (yes, they exist), I went to pay. The server encouraged me to use an affinity website tied to a mobile app, explaining it would "help out the server." Now, I'm all for supporting

AI tools are increasingly helping us make decisions, and we are entering a new phase called AI-mediated transactions. In these cases, an AI doesn’t just provide information—it can suggest products and even complete purchases. For example, if I’m talking to an AI about wool socks, it might recommend products and let me buy them directly through the AI using a familiar retailer. The convenience is clear: no app switching, no leaving the conversation. But there are important cav

Over the last few weeks, many articles have explored a fascinating question about AI investment: how will these companies recoup the...

Over the weekend, multiple reports highlighted that both Nvidia and Oracle are making large investments in OpenAI to scale and enhance...

The Party Planning Analogy I love parties, and maybe I love planning them even more. Planning always comes down to themes, timing, food,...

Fun fact: my dog is a music artist.  DJ Snowy Dog has a couple of ambient tracks on Spotify, credited as the artist. (Her true passion is...