Newsletter: No.38
AI jobs impact, hybrid workers, the FDE talent gap, and the real cost of “cheap” models.
The AI Value Gap
I analyse AI progress beyond the headlines, focusing on enterprise execution, incentives, and real-world economic impact.
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