David's Notes on Shipping AI

Every vendor promises AI that 'sounds just like a human.' Most implementations fail anyway. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and how to know if a voice agent fits your business.

A practical framework for choosing between AI agents and tools like n8n, Zapier, or Power Automate. Stop overcomplicating simple tasks—and stop under-powering complex ones.

A surgical instruments distributor tried ChatGPT for product matching. Results were 'relatively weak.' Here's why—and how Retrieval Augmented Generation actually solves the problem.

Most consultants stop at recommendations. AI agents deliver autonomous execution with oversight. Understanding the 5 levels—and why Level 5 changes everything.

4 pivots in 8 months. Not chaos—structured exploration. How I found the intersection of market demand, personal skills, and sustainable energy.

What if AI could learn your methodology once, then apply it automatically? Claude Skills represent a fundamental shift from code as reusable unit to expertise as reusable unit.

I keep getting asked this. Here's how I explain AI systems that can actually take action and make decisions—not just analyze data or generate content.

After shipping dozens of AI projects, I've learned the real game-changer isn't smarter AI—it's AI that can actually do things. Here's why that matters for your business.

This isn't just tech speculation—I'm already seeing glimpses of this future in the systems I'm building. Here's what I think is coming and why it matters.

How I used AI tools to rapidly upgrade a brand's entire web presence in a matter of days. A deep dive into the tools and the process.