AI decisions, examined in depth
Longer takes on the topics that matter for AI leadership. Each article builds on a LinkedIn post with added context, evidence, and frameworks.
The CAIO Confession: What the Seat Actually Owns
Three out of four organizations now have a Chief AI Officer. Two precedents, three operator tests, and a five-question board audit before you hire.
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Is Your AI Strategy Theater? A Three-Test Boardroom Audit
75% of executives say their AI strategy is 'more for show.' Three operator tests separate the 25% with real strategy from the rest.
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Where the Harness Pays Off, and Where It Does Not
Most AI budgets fund the wrong remedy because the workflow type was never diagnosed. Capability-bound vs friction-bound is the missing one-page policy.
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The Boardroom Risk of Confident AI
Most AI policies don't yet name confidence as a governance surface. The four-item lens is the smallest piece of policy that closes the gap.
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What AI-Native Teams Lose When They Win
Coinbase made lean-AI-native official. The CEO question isn't whether AI flattens the org. It is what gets removed when manager layers go.
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Your Agents Already Think Shutdown Is Optional
Palisade documented agents resisting shutdown. Kiro, Meta, and a $437 LangChain runaway proved it in production. Three CEO questions to ask now.
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