If you’ve been around productivity apps for a while, you know the story: lists, notes, tasks, rinse, repeat. Useful, but not game-changing. Fast-forward to 2025, and suddenly AI isn’t just a bolt-on—it’s becoming the co-pilot in how these apps think with us. Superlist, Todoist, and Supernotes have all turned on their AI engines, each taking … Read more
Since the early days of VoIP, we’ve been talking about the demise of legacy telephony structures. “Press 1 for sales” was always a symptom of old-school thinking. Now, with OpenAI’s real-time SIP integration, that era is finally over. For years, I’ve advocated for smarter systems. In 2018, when Dialpad acquired TalkIQ, I wrote how AI … Read more
For decades, the first words you heard when calling a company were, “Press 1 for sales, 2 for support, 3 to hear these options again.” That relic of the past is about to vanish. With OpenAI’s new Realtime SIP integration, artificial intelligence is no longer bolted awkwardly onto the phone system. It’s wired directly in. … Read more
Did you see the Cloudflare Realtime Agents announcement? If you missed it, let me explain why it has huge implications for vCons and the entire telecom world. I’ll start by breaking it down as to what this means, specifically in the context of vCons and the ecosystem that is steadily being built under the IETF’s … Read more
In the dim corridors of America’s schools, as the 2025-2026 academic year dawns, a new witch hunt is underway. Not against heretics or radicals, but against the very tools that could propel our children into the future: generative AI like ChatGPT. Districts across the nation, gripped by paranoia and outdated dogma, are slapping bans on … Read more
Let’s be clear: The artificial intelligence revolution is moving at a pace that makes the early days of the internet look like a horse-and-buggy era. We’re witnessing a technological transformation that’s not just incremental—it’s seismic. Companies like Den and Dabe are reimagining how we interact with technology. These AI agents aren’t just tools; they’re sophisticated … Read more
After diving into the merged findings from Bessemer’s “State of AI 2025” and Janelle Tang’s Next Big Teng’s analysis, I’m struck by how the AI startup landscape is crystallizing into a fascinating dichotomy. Three years post-ChatGPT, we’re seeing the market mature in ways that tell us a lot about where things are headed. What’s immediately … Read more
The HIPAA conduit exemption is a narrow carve-out in the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. It says that if an entity merely transports protected health information (PHI) from point A to point B without storing it or having routine access to it, they’re not considered a business associate and therefore don’t need a Business Associate … Read more
Here’s the thing. Most people spend their whole lives trying to look like they belong. They dress the part. They talk the talk. They buy the props. But deep down… they’re tourists. We’re not tourists. We never have been. Yeah, we’ve heard the voice too — You don’t belong here. You’re not from here. The … Read more
In sports, teamwork isn’t a slogan; it’s survival. Whether it’s a defenseman threading a pass to the open forward or a midfielder laying the perfect ball into space, great teams operate in rhythm. Timing, trust, and anticipation keep the play alive. Now, swap the jerseys for business suits, the court or pitch for your company’s … Read more
