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working with AI beats letting AI work for you
May 15, 2026

working with AI beats letting AI work for you

the real skill isn't using AI, it's still understanding your own business

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Cyber SecurityCyber Security
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2026 Predictions from the AI Optimist
Dec 27, 2025

2026 Predictions from the AI Optimist

13 predictions on how AI will change our world to ponder over the holiday period.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
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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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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
SustainabilitySustainability
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What happens to your business when your AI fails? + An early Christmas Present
Oct 24, 2025

What happens to your business when your AI fails? + An early Christmas Present

This week brought a reminder that the more we rely on technology the more we need to consider the business continuity when things go wrong.

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
SustainabilitySustainability
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Claude for Finance, AI Agents for ROI, and Real Tools for Responsible AI
Jul 18, 2025

Claude for Finance, AI Agents for ROI, and Real Tools for Responsible AI

Your AI Briefing for 12th July - 19th July 2025

Hugo Pickford-Wardle
Hugo Pickford-Wardle
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