Should AI Really Slow Down?
AI needs stronger safety controls. But better hardware, efficient data centres and secure distributed computing also deserve a place in the debate.
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Who is behind this site?
An independent researcher and engineer with over 30 years in IT. Career spanning BBS systems, early network infrastructure, enterprise automation, and now deep engagement with AI systems in production environments.
No vendor partnerships. No investment positions. No marketing agenda. Someone who has seen enough technology cycles to recognise the difference between genuine capability and well-funded narrative.
// Practical insights. Honest assessments. Documented experience.
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Years in IT
From BBS to AI
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LLMs, inference, automation
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