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Practical perspectives on AI, layoffs, the freelance economy, and what it means for people building their careers — and businesses building their teams.

Getting Started·April 2026

Your First AI Client Is Closer Than You Think

The gap between 'I know how to build this' and 'someone is paying me to build this' is smaller than most AI professionals realize. Here's what actually closes it.

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Industry Perspective·April 2026

AI Is Not Replacing Your Job. It's Replacing the Version of You That Didn't Adapt.

The conversation about AI and employment has been dominated by extremes — utopian or apocalyptic. The reality playing out in workplaces across North America is more nuanced, and more actionable, than either camp suggests.

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Hiring Guide·March 2026

Agency vs. Freelancer: What Small Businesses Get Wrong When Hiring for AI

Most small businesses approach AI hiring the same way they approached website design in 2005 — by defaulting to an agency and paying five times what they needed to. Here's what's changed, and how to think about it now.

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