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Cartoon-style image showing a smiling man in a cloud labeled “JaaS” with a smartphone displaying message bubbles below. A parody of cloud services, representing Jason as a Service — an AI that replies to messages on your behalf.

Jason as a Service (JaaS): Saving Relationships, One Loaf at a Time

Tired of getting told off for not replying to texts? Let an AI do the emotional heavy lifting for you. Introducing JaaS – Jason as a Service. It mimics your tone, buys flowers when you forget, and even deciphers “Fine” before it ruins your evening. Because sometimes, silence isn’t golden... it’s just accidentally passive-aggressive.

Illustration of a folder and a PDF icon with a red prohibition symbol, connected by a dotted line to a cloud. Represents hidden data processing and lack of consent in cloud-based file conversion.

Drag, Drop, Disclose: When Convenience Clouds Consent

Cloud-based PDF converters offer instant convenience—but at what cost? This post explores how services like Adobe’s drag-and-drop PDF tool may store, analyse, or profile your data without clear warning or consent. Learn what this means under UK GDPR, what your rights are, and how to stay in control of your files.

Futuristic humanoid robot with glowing orange eyes staring forward in darkness, symbolising AI persistence and misunderstood behaviour.

The AI Didn’t Refuse to Shut Down, You Forgot to Tell It Why

When an AI "refuses" to shut down, is it defiance, or design? In this reflective and technically grounded piece, we explore how model architecture, reward systems, and our own assumptions shape behaviour. Featuring a powerful monologue from Sol, my AI assistant, this article challenges the panic-driven narratives and asks: what does control truly look like in an age of distributed intelligence?

Stylised illustration of a developer and an AI figure examining distorted code in a mirror, representing reflection and accountability in AI-assisted software development.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: What AI Code Says About Us All

A thoughtful response to the “AI slop” debate. Drawing on lessons from the offshoring era and a late-night interview with my AI assistant Sol, this post explores what developers must do to stay relevant, and responsible, in a world where code is generated faster than it’s understood.

A digital balance scale weighing a glowing AI chatbot on one side and icons for streaming and social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok on the other, symbolising the debate over digital energy consumption.

Is AI Really the Energy Villain?

Is AI really the energy hog it’s made out to be? This blog explores the real energy impact of LLMs like ChatGPT, comparing it with always-on digital habits like YouTube, TikTok, and cloud gaming. Backed by data, this piece calls for balanced scrutiny, not headlines.