Tagged: ai-tools

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This article examines the friction that arises when users shift from exploratory conversation with AI tools to precise task delegation. Through direct observation of seven people working with AI, the author identifies three interaction styles (collaborative, commanding, over-explainers) and reveals how conversational fluency in AI interfaces creates false expectations of shared understanding, leading users to accept suggestions that drift from their original intent.

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Agentic AI design patterns: 2026 edition

This article presents a comprehensive architectural framework for agentic AI systems in 2026, arguing that most AI failures stem from architectural problems rather than model quality. The author defines four canonical design patterns (Reflection, Tool Use, Planning, and Multi-Agent) and emphasizes that agentic AI represents a paradigm shift from monolithic systems to distributed, observable, and bounded agent architectures.

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State of RAG & GenAI

This article argues that Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) has become a strategic imperative for enterprises in 2026, addressing critical challenges like LLM hallucinations, outdated outputs, and high retraining costs. RAG bridges the gap between large language models and organizational knowledge by retrieving verified, real-time data at the moment of generation, ensuring outputs are accurate, compliant, and trustworthy without requiring constant model retraining.

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AI metaphors: how to think about AI

Argues that the mental model you bring to AI determines how effectively you work with it. Catalogues thirteen metaphors (bionic mind, smart intern, word calculator, genie, sparring partner, and others), each surfacing different affordances and risks of LLMs. The framing is operational: pick the metaphor that fits the task, switch deliberately, avoid being trapped by one.