The Automaton

Insights on AI, workflows, automations and the human condition

June 8, 20267 min read

Compiled Agents for mission-critical work

We're starting early access to a new type of harness for modern work: the compiled agent. Highly reliable, fast, low-cost agents that can run repeatable tasks consistently.

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May 5, 20266 min read

What Should Our Children Focus On in an AI World?

As AI takes over first drafts of code, science, and creative work, the leverage shifts toward those who can validate discoveries and ship them into the world.

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February 19, 202612 min read

From POC to Production: A Practical Guide to Hardening Your AI Workflow

You've vibe-coded a workflow and it works in testing. Here's what actually needs to change before you can run it like a business system.

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February 17, 202610 min read

AI Automation Is Not "One and Done"

One of the biggest misconceptions about AI automation is that you build it once, turn it on, and move on. That almost never happens in real businesses.

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