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Claude Opus 5 & Microsoft 365 Connector Update

  • Jul 25

AI Update: Claude Opus 5 & Microsoft 365 Connector Update

Anthropic released Claude Opus 5 on Friday 24 July, a new model between Opus 4.8 and Fable 5. Here's what organisation it means need to know about these updates on what's coming soon to the App.
There's no ghost in the machine

  • Jul 23

There's No Ghost In This Machine

LLMs are voltage states in transistors in DC circuits etched in silicon, not conscious beings. I argue the 'intelligence' in AI is a marketing term rather than a reality, and why that distinction matters.
How to Write AI Skills

  • Jul 22

How to Write AI Skills: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

A guide to writing AI skills whatever agent or harness you use. It works for Claude skills, ChatGPT skills, Gemini skills, and skills for Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and the dozens of other agents that now read the same SKILL.md standard.
Claude Cowork for Business

  • Jul 2

Claude Desktop for Business: What You Need To Know

Claude Cowork in Desktop app connects to your tools, reads local files, and automates recurring tasks. Here's what it can do for your business and what it still can't.
Token efficiency guide cover image

  • Apr 6

How to Reduce Claude Code Token Usage and Get More From Every Session

Eight practical changes to your Claude Code settings that reduce token usage per session. Covers MAX_THINKING_TOKENS, .claudeignore, subagent routing, compaction, and MCP management.
Human versus artificial intelligence

  • Jan 12

Human vs Artificial Intelligence

The tech industry keeps redefining intelligence to fit what AI can do. Here's what human intelligence actually is, why it can't be replicated, and what that means for your career.
How To Create PowerPoint with AI

  • Dec 29, 2025

How To Create PowerPoint With Claude

Using AI to create PowerPoint is harder than it might seem. I have tried many solutions and only this one works the way I want. In this article, I explain and layout my process, why magic single-shot prompts won't cut it, and the multi-stage approach that does.
When the AI Bubble Pops

  • Dec 17, 2025

The AI Bubble And What It Means for The Workplace

Big Tech is spending $400 billion on AI infrastructure while 95% of businesses report zero measurable value. Larry Maguire on what a market correction means for ordinary workers.

  • Dec 1, 2025

Does AI Make Clever People Stupid?

  • Larry Maguire

Research shows frequent AI usage correlates with lower critical thinking scores. Larry Maguire on cognitive offloading, what it means for your organisation, and how to protect against it.

  • Nov 24, 2025

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