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You may not know this about me, but I am a potter. I make functional ware, which means I make things that are meant to be used: cups, bowls, planters, the things of everyday life. My preferred methodology is throwing on the wheel, and wood-firing the pottery. You may be wondering what all this has to do with AI, and I'll get there, but first you need to understand some things about this medium and method. Starting to learn to throw on the wheel is not just about learning wher

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Lately, I’ve been experimenting with automating parts of my workflow using Codex and Claude Cowork , especially in ways that connect to Asana (PS if you want to know more about Codex, here's my article about when I installed it a few weeks ago). What interests me most is not automation for the sake of automation. It’s using AI to reduce the kind of work that pulls me out of strategic thinking: checking for updates, organizing tasks, chasing follow-up, sorting priori

I wanted to share these updates because they are top of mind for me as I am implementing AI into work and workflows that affect staff. Definitely a topic for more conversation. Non-Discrimination and AI HR : The EEOC and DOJ have reminded employers that using AI or automated tools in hiring, performance, promotion, or other employment decisions does not remove our responsibility to comply with the ADA. In particular, employers need to make sure these tools do not unfairly

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