In a recent first-person experiment for Fast Company, a writer set out to test a provocative idea: what if an autonomous AI agent could do his job for him? Not just assist. Not just draft. Actually take over meaningful portions of the workflow.
To run the test, Thomas Smith used OpenClaw, an open-source agent framework designed to connect large…
Month: February 2026
The $1,000 Lemonade Mistake: What a Viral AI Benchmark Teaches Small Biz About Common Sense
We’ve all seen the hyped-up LinkedIn posts: “I told ChatGPT to start a business with $100 and it’s already making $10k a month!”
As something of an AI thinker, I’m usually the one in the room squinting at those claims. In the real world—the world of Ballard bakeries and Capitol Hill boutiques—business isn’t just about catchy ta…
If I Were Designing an AI Assistant for a Law Firm Today, Here’s What I’d Build
AI is being marketed to law firms as either transformative or dangerous. Depending on the headline, it will replace associates or expose firms to malpractice risk. I find both narratives unhelpful.
If I were designing an AI assistant for a small, local law firm, perhaps a 3–10 attorney practice handling personal injury or family law, I wouldn…