May 10, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
I was fascinated when I read an article about the "Claude Council" and wondered if Mace Windu would be a member. I wanted to understand more about why this worked (or didn't) so I turned to ChatGPT EDU v5.5 Pro....
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May 8, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
The evolution of OpenClaw has reached a critical milestone this April, transitioning from a viral novelty into a sophisticated user interface designed for high-level orchestration. In a recent update, Nate B. Jones observed that the platform has effectively "grown up,"...
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By: Stephen Toback
My brilliant brother, an engineer, and I were recently taking a walk with our dogs when he mentioned a concept that stuck with me. He suggested it would be valuable if instructors could personalize portions of general courses to help...
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May 7, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
On May 5, 2026, OpenAI officially released GPT-5.5 Instant, making it the new default model for all ChatGPT users. This update replaces GPT-5.3 Instant and represents a shift in how OpenAI balances speed, accuracy, and personality. While the "Thinking" and...
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May 6, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
This recent update from Google marks a definitive shift in the AI landscape: we are moving from the era of Generative AI (tools that create) to the era of Agentic AI (tools that do). While our community is often focused...
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May 5, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
Building interactive business tools is no longer the exclusive domain of software engineers. With the rise of "vibe coding"—the ability to describe a functional tool into existence through iterative prompting—professionals can now transform static checklists into dynamic, interactive experiences. One...
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May 4, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
I recently came across a video demonstrating a workflow between Miro and an AI assistant called Claude. While many of us use digital whiteboards for simple sticky notes, this new integration suggests a much deeper technical use case: turning visual...
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May 1, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
The transition from treatng generative AI as a conversational novelty to a reliable professional tool requires a fundamental shift in architecture. While early adoption focused on "prompt engineering"—the attempt to coax complex outputs from a single, massive instruction—the current frontier...
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April 30, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
The concept of an AI Harness is quickly moving from niche developer circles into the mainstream, especially here at Duke, where we’re seeing "agentic" systems used in everything from high-level research to MBA classrooms. Think of it this way: if...
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April 29, 2026
By: Stephen Toback
ChatGPT Image Model 2 Gemini Nano Banana 2 In the world of generative AI, the "top banana" title is a slippery one. For months, Google’s Nano Banana 2 (the flagship model behind Gemini’s latest image suite) held the crown for...
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