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The Real Cost of AI Coding: Why We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Code June 19, 2026

The shift from flat-rate to usage-based AI pricing is forcing developers to choose between unaffordable American tools or cheap, state-subsidized Chinese models that pose severe data security risks.

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Good-bye Github Copilot May 31, 2026

Just as Github Copilot became usable, it is no longer an option for me.

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LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness January 28, 2026

A typical, well adjusted individual will do just about anything in their power to avoid death. That is baked into our DNA. Defeating death is the most natural, logical and noble goal that humanity can achieve.

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Why I Built AI Runner: Empowering Local AI Applications January 11, 2025

AI Runner is a desktop application that lets users run AI models locally and offline. In this post, I share the inspiration behind creating AI Runner, the challenges of cloud-based AI, and why I believe offline AI is the future.

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