Jamie Bykov-Brett
@jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social
Thrival is not just survival. Helping you to master tomorrow, today.
The real concern isn't moral grandstanding, it's that people are forming genuine emotional bonds with AI companions, and when companies suddenly change policies, users experience something close to grief.
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The real concern isn't moral grandstanding, it's that people are forming genuine emotional bonds with AI companions, and when companies suddenly change policies, users experience something close to grief.
Public phone speakers: where Boomers and Gen Z find common ground in annoying everyone else.
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Public phone speakers: where Boomers and Gen Z find common ground in annoying everyone else.
OpenAI moving towards adult content shouldn't shock anyone who knows how immersive technology actually gets funded... cinema, VHS, VR, all followed the same money trail, and it's worth discussing.
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
OpenAI moving towards adult content shouldn't shock anyone who knows how immersive technology actually gets funded... cinema, VHS, VR, all followed the same money trail, and it's worth discussing.
Think you're using the cloud? It's just someone else's computer—take control by hosting from home!
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Think you're using the cloud? It's just someone else's computer—take control by hosting from home!
Wealth inequality reveals a stark divide between the rich and the rest, and the numbers speak for themselves.
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Wealth inequality reveals a stark divide between the rich and the rest, and the numbers speak for themselves.
You're trusting AI to create—but do you know where its stories really come from? Responsible AI means setting smart limits, not silencing the spark.
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Responsible AI in the Generative Era
LLMs can spin a fairy tale, but without guardrails they might also make one up about you.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You're trusting AI to create—but do you know where its stories really come from? Responsible AI means setting smart limits, not silencing the spark.
jamie.bykovbrett.net/p/responsibl...
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Playing music and voice notes out loud on public transport: where Boomers and Gen Z find common ground in annoying everyone else.
October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Playing music and voice notes out loud on public transport: where Boomers and Gen Z find common ground in annoying everyone else.
Water tech is turning homes into intelligent ecosystems. Who knew pipes could be this clever?
Automation, Assistants, Agents & Agentic AI: Decoding the Buzz-Words Behind Modern Workflows
AI isn’t magic—it’s workflow. Learn the four rungs from automation to agentic, and design systems that actually deliver business value.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Water tech is turning homes into intelligent ecosystems. Who knew pipes could be this clever?
AI can help us solve problems, but it needs human wisdom to stay on track.
Leading the Generative AI Charge: A Leader’s Guide to Starting Smart, Staying Responsible, and Scaling Impact
Discover how forward-thinking leaders drive responsible, people-first generative AI adoption—starting with culture, not just tools.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
AI can help us solve problems, but it needs human wisdom to stay on track.
Want to transform education? Stop treating learning like a factory assembly line.
45 Questions to Ask Before Designing Your Next Learning Intervention In The Age of AI
Ask the right questions before designing learning. Use these 45 prompts to align goals, tech, and people—for impactful, sustainable results.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Want to transform education? Stop treating learning like a factory assembly line.
Tech might replace half our jobs, but humans will always outsmart algorithms with creativity and empathy.
ChatGPT-Suite: What It Really Means (Now That GPT-5 Is Here)
C-suite guide to GPT-5: move from AI pilots to dependable, governed workflows that deliver measurable ROI in 90 days.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Tech might replace half our jobs, but humans will always outsmart algorithms with creativity and empathy.
Tech giants are playing chess with humanity's future. Who holds the board when AI decides our next move?
Boardroom AI Governance That Actually Ships
Build AI governance that drives traction, not theatre. Practical board strategies to scale impact, cut risks, and embed trust in workflows.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Tech giants are playing chess with humanity's future. Who holds the board when AI decides our next move?
If the @greenparty.org.uk Greenwich doesn't run on the campaign slogan 'Make Greenwich Green' next election, I will be disappointed.
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
If the @greenparty.org.uk Greenwich doesn't run on the campaign slogan 'Make Greenwich Green' next election, I will be disappointed.
Corporate AI experiments are burning millions while delivering zero actual value.
MIT’s 95%: Why Enterprise AI Is Stalling, and Where Mid-Market Teams Are Quietly Winning
Most AI pilots fail to show impact. Learn why SMEs succeed, why enterprises stall, and how human-centric design turns AI into real value.
bykovbrett.net
October 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Corporate AI experiments are burning millions while delivering zero actual value.
Tech's wild west meets regulation: California says no more free passes for AI's behaviour.
California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next
California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Tech's wild west meets regulation: California says no more free passes for AI's behaviour.
Tech finally giving us control over our online existence. No more algorithm overlords.
Own Your Cloud: A Friendly Ubuntu Server Quickstart
Turn an old laptop into your own private cloud with Ubuntu Server, static IP, SSH and no monthly fees. Your files, your rules.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tech finally giving us control over our online existence. No more algorithm overlords.
Tech support saving the day with zero faff. Press a button, fix everything.
How to Back Up an Ubuntu Server to an External Drive, Step by Step
Create simple, human-readable Ubuntu backups with snapshots you can restore like save games. No vendor lock-in, scary tools or faff.
bykovbrett.net
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tech support saving the day with zero faff. Press a button, fix everything.
AI isn’t just a shiny toy anymore; with GPT-5, it’s the new CFO’s secret weapon. If you’re not asking how it’s reshaping your quarter, you’re already behind. Time to stop peeking and start playing.
ChatGPT-Suite: What It Really Means (Now That GPT-5 Is Here)
C-suite guide to GPT-5: move from AI pilots to dependable, governed workflows that deliver measurable ROI in 90 days.
bykovbrett.net
October 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
AI isn’t just a shiny toy anymore; with GPT-5, it’s the new CFO’s secret weapon. If you’re not asking how it’s reshaping your quarter, you’re already behind. Time to stop peeking and start playing.
You're not fooling anyone by tossing around "agentic AI" without fixing the basics. Smart tools fail if your workflow is a mess.
Automation, Assistants, Agents & Agentic AI: Decoding the Buzz-Words Behind Modern Workflows
AI isn’t magic—it’s workflow. Learn the four rungs from automation to agentic, and design systems that actually deliver business value.
bykovbrett.net
October 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You're not fooling anyone by tossing around "agentic AI" without fixing the basics. Smart tools fail if your workflow is a mess.
AI running your workplace? California’s saying you need ethical goverance, transparency and safety first. Leaders, time to step up or step aside.
California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next
California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
AI running your workplace? California’s saying you need ethical goverance, transparency and safety first. Leaders, time to step up or step aside.
Want genuine leadership capability? Master failure. AI can crunch data, but it can’t handle the guts it takes to fail, learn, and come back stronger. That’s your edge.
Failure Intelligence (FQ): The Leadership Superpower AI Can’t Replicate
Discover Failure Intelligence (FQ): the new leadership edge where courage, resilience, and learning from failure outpace AI’s optimisation.
www.executiveaiinstitute.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Want genuine leadership capability? Master failure. AI can crunch data, but it can’t handle the guts it takes to fail, learn, and come back stronger. That’s your edge.
AI isn’t some unstoppable force, it’s a tool. California just reminded us that laws matter and fairness isn’t optional. If leaders ignore this, they’re asking for trouble. Get ready: this is the wake-up call.
California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next
California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.
bykovbrett.net
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
AI isn’t some unstoppable force, it’s a tool. California just reminded us that laws matter and fairness isn’t optional. If leaders ignore this, they’re asking for trouble. Get ready: this is the wake-up call.
You can't ignore AI's bias any longer, new rules in California demand transparency and fairness, starting this October. AI can’t hide behind code when people’s lives are at stake.
California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next
California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.
bykovbrett.net
October 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
You can't ignore AI's bias any longer, new rules in California demand transparency and fairness, starting this October. AI can’t hide behind code when people’s lives are at stake.
Your AI dreams might be stalling because the tech isn't the issue, it's how your team uses it. Sometimes smaller, quieter wins prove the loud failures wrong.
MIT’s 95%: Why Enterprise AI Is Stalling, and Where Mid-Market Teams Are Quietly Winning
Most AI pilots fail to show impact. Learn why SMEs succeed, why enterprises stall, and how human-centric design turns AI into real value.
bykovbrett.net
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Your AI dreams might be stalling because the tech isn't the issue, it's how your team uses it. Sometimes smaller, quieter wins prove the loud failures wrong.
95% of AI projects fail, yet mid-sized teams quietly crack the code. Lesson? It’s not about the tech; it’s about how you work with it. Stop chasing shiny toys, start solving real problems.
MIT’s 95%: Why Enterprise AI Is Stalling, and Where Mid-Market Teams Are Quietly Winning
Most AI pilots fail to show impact. Learn why SMEs succeed, why enterprises stall, and how human-centric design turns AI into real value.
bykovbrett.net
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
95% of AI projects fail, yet mid-sized teams quietly crack the code. Lesson? It’s not about the tech; it’s about how you work with it. Stop chasing shiny toys, start solving real problems.