ChatGPT 5.4 vs AI Detectors
So ChatGPT 5.4 finally arrived in my app and I put it to the test with a current project that I’m working on. The initial output was already pretty good but I still had to guide it along with my…
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CNA Commentary – Using AI at work does not have to be daunting
There are many people who feel daunted by the increasing call to use Generative AI at work. It can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially with the rapid advancements in Gen AI apps. I wrote this article for CNA to help…
Newsletter 57 – Threaded Thoughts
Gong Xi Fa Cai! For those who celebrate Chinese New Year, I hope you had a fun time visiting relatives and friends. In the AI world, Nano Banana 2 has launched and I hope more marketers learn how to use…
Gen AI progression
After a great discussion with Alvin Ng yesterday (we’re collaborating on lots of exciting things), I sat down and worked out my perspective on the tiering for Gen AI learning today. Here’s the fun version of my complex table. Most people are…
CNY Greetings 2026
Here’s a CNY visual I generated with Gemini. FYI, 恭喜发财 means “Congrats, Get Rich!” and use AI to create rich visuals with your imagination!
Chinese running tech
CHINA RUNNING TECH: I went CNY shopping for new running shoes yesterday because my Saucony Kinvara 12 was begging to be retired after serving me for over 2,000km. In the process, I was stunned to discover how good Chinese running…
Newsletter 56 – Carving out time to learn
“I don’t have time to learn AI today.” While that is something many people may say, it’s something I often tell myself too. Even though I know that I have to keep ahead of the curve so I can help…
SG Budget 2026 – AI Initiatives
The number of AI initiatives rolled out yesterday by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the SG Government gov.sg was staggering, even for someone like me who has been actively training people in Gen AI. Here’s an overview: 1️⃣ Strategic Leadership: PM Wong will chair…
ChatGPT Caricatures – be different!
I see some people jumping on OpenAI’s latest attempt to get people to create more images with ChatGPT, this time it’s caricatures instead of Studio Ghibli characters or plastic toys in packaging. While the ChatGPT visuals are objectively pretty with…
YouTube AI summaries rawk
I really like YouTube’s new Gemini “Ask” button that gives me instant summaries. I chanced upon this video from Ali H. Salem on “4 AI Skills That Set You Apart From 90% Of People”, and here’s the instant summary of…