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Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.3 Codex Launched hours ago: Why the Craft of Directing AI Matters More Than Which Model You Use
Feb 06, 2026

Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.3 Codex Launched hours ago: Why the Craft of Directing AI Matters More Than Which Model You Use

Anthropic and OpenAI both launched major models this week. But the real productivity evidence is in how people direct AI - not which model they choose.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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AI Adoption's Real Problem: You're Thinking Too Small
Jan 16, 2026

AI Adoption's Real Problem: You're Thinking Too Small

Claude Cowork, healthcare's trust test, deepfake laws, and why your teams need permission to be more ambitious.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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LLMs are not the only show in town.
Jan 02, 2026

LLMs are not the only show in town.

There are a wide variety of models that are designed to do different jobs. By moving past LLMs you can cut costs and make AI more environmentally sound.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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How AI leads to gross domestic flourishing
Nov 28, 2025

How AI leads to gross domestic flourishing

Frugal AI. Shipping containers, AI operating systems and money trees. All against the backdrop of the UK's autumn budget.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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How do you create an octopus organisation using AI code and collaboration?
Nov 21, 2025

How do you create an octopus organisation using AI code and collaboration?

Why an octopus-shaped organisation wins in 2026 and how AI, code, and collaboration make it possible.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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Build vs Buy: The AI Shift Begins
Nov 07, 2025

Build vs Buy: The AI Shift Begins

When you don’t own your AI, you’re not in control. Here’s what’s changing - and how to prepare + How to perfect your prompts

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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The Bank of England Governor is an AI optimist + Halloween AI help
Oct 17, 2025

The Bank of England Governor is an AI optimist + Halloween AI help

This week brought validation: Nobel prizes, job data, and institutional confidence. Here's what the economic shift means for your business - and a spooky coding challenge for the weekend.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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Where AI is really heading - and how to lead it
Oct 03, 2025

Where AI is really heading - and how to lead it

This week’s drops weren’t just flashy - they showed who AI is really for. Inside: a weekend build challenge, model tribes, and smart moves for Q4 strategy.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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Summer Surge: Code, Joy & New Tools
Aug 08, 2025

Summer Surge: Code, Joy & New Tools

Your dose of AI Optimism Saturday 2nd – Friday 8 August 2025

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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Talk to Your Business - The AI Operating System Takes Shape
Jul 11, 2025

Talk to Your Business - The AI Operating System Takes Shape

Your AI Briefing for 6th July - 11th July

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
AI CodingAI Coding
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From Zero-Person Startups to $80M Exits: The New Code Economy
Jun 27, 2025

From Zero-Person Startups to $80M Exits: The New Code Economy

Your AI Briefing for 21st June - 27th June 2025

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
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