I rode in a Waymo for the first time recently. It was fun and practical, and it meant I could talk to my colleague...
Georg Lindsey
ChatGPT: Big-Time Fail (and My Turkey Almost Paid the Price)
You know that little disclaimer ChatGPT gives you? “Double-check your answers. ChatGPT may make mistakes.” It turns...
AI for Everything. Even Thanksgiving.
I use artificial intelligence for everything. Whether it’s picking out shampoo, dog food, or even when ordering my...
The AI Shortcut Trap (and What Moby Dick Taught Me)
I still remember the slight knot in my stomach back in school when I’d reach for the Cliff Notes instead of finishing...
Beyond the Hype: Real-World AI Adoption in Software Teams
At CGNET, we regularly evaluate which AI tools are most effective for specific jobs. My own use of AI centers on...
AI House of Cards: Teetering on Disaster
Artificial intelligence is like a house of cards that could collapse if it keeps building on its own shaky creations...
Ghost in the Machine: How to Humanize AI-Generated Writing
Ever run into text so smooth it slipped right out of your head? That’s when I know AI’s fingerprints are all over it....
Why is AI Such a Sycophant?
I sort of like it when my trusty AI assistant (usually ChatGPT or Perplexity) says “Great Topic” or “that's a good...
Why Are Scientists Leaving X for Bluesky?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the scientific community as many researchers are leaving X to...
Copilot Usage: Find Out Where It Really Pays Off
Implementing Microsoft Copilot is a major undertaking for any organization. It also takes time for staff to learn how...
Who’s Who in AI: A 2025 Snapshot
I read and write frequently about artificial intelligence, and sometimes it’s difficult to keep all the different...
Why OpenAI Made ChatGPT-5 More Personable
To be honest, I really didn’t notice any difference when ChatGPT-5 was propagated. But a lot of users did notice. ...
ChatGPT-5: From Wow to “Hmm” in 60 Seconds
Critics argue GPT-5’s professional polish hides deeper shortcomings. While OpenAI promotes safety and accuracy gains,...
AI and Your Brain: The Hidden Cost of AI Writing Tools
As CEO of CGNET, I’m constantly scanning the horizon for technologies that can improve both our work and our quality...
Identity Theft: The Major Cyber Threat to Mid-Sized Organizations
When we think about cybersecurity, we often picture firewalls, antivirus software, and ransomware protection—and yes,...
Cybersecurity Meets the Art of War: Why Sun Tzu Still Wins in the Digital Age
Ever since I wrote Zen and the Art of Cybersecurity, I’ve kept an eye out for other Eastern philosophies that could...
AI and Logic 101: Apple Exposes the “Genius” Myth
I have to admit—I found the results of a recent study on AI and logic pretty gratifying. It was presented by...
Digital Agriculture: Déjà Vu or the Real Deal?
When I first stepped into the world of international agriculture in the 1980s, there was a real sense of...