Writing about writing.
Thoughts on AI autocomplete, productivity, and the craft of putting words together.
The cost of switching context to use AI
Every time you stop typing to open a chatbot, you pay a cognitive tax. Here's what that actually costs.
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Why AI autocomplete feels weird at first (and when it clicks)
New users almost always have the same reaction to AI ghost text: unsettling. Then, a few days later, they can't imagine going back. Here's what's actually happening.
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What actually happens when an AI tool reads your typing
Most AI writing tools send everything you type to a server. Here's what that means in practice, and why local AI works differently.
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AI autocomplete is not AI writing
Most people treat AI autocomplete and AI writing as the same category. They're not. Here's why the difference matters for how you write.
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The attorney-client privilege problem with AI writing tools
Most cloud AI tools receive your keystrokes on a third-party server. For lawyers, that creates a specific and underappreciated ethics risk.
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Why Local AI Autocomplete Matters
Most AI writing tools send your keystrokes to the cloud. We think your words should stay on your device. Here's why local-first autocomplete is the better path forward.
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