Jason Cohen
@asmartbear.com
Keyword, buzzword, half-truth, adjective, hey look at me! (founder of two unicorns: http://WPEngine.com, http://SmartBear.com).
Writing for 18 years at: https://longform.asmartbear.com
Writing for 18 years at: https://longform.asmartbear.com
Gemini is getting so good, it can contradict itself within a single sentence.
Of course I know some people who do that too. Really life-like!
Of course I know some people who do that too. Really life-like!
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Gemini is getting so good, it can contradict itself within a single sentence.
Of course I know some people who do that too. Really life-like!
Of course I know some people who do that too. Really life-like!
The AI bros have exaggerated what AI can do for years (which is unnecessary, considering how amazing it 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 is).
The latest claim was that it’s ready to solve complex physics. Nope.
P.S. Also got a Physics I question wrong when we tried it.
The latest claim was that it’s ready to solve complex physics. Nope.
P.S. Also got a Physics I question wrong when we tried it.
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The AI bros have exaggerated what AI can do for years (which is unnecessary, considering how amazing it 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 is).
The latest claim was that it’s ready to solve complex physics. Nope.
P.S. Also got a Physics I question wrong when we tried it.
The latest claim was that it’s ready to solve complex physics. Nope.
P.S. Also got a Physics I question wrong when we tried it.
I agree with your push-back! Good point.
I was thinking (but didn't say clearly!) of the hashtag as used on Twitter, which AI agrees (again, FWIW...) has the meaning I intended.
But you're right too!
I was thinking (but didn't say clearly!) of the hashtag as used on Twitter, which AI agrees (again, FWIW...) has the meaning I intended.
But you're right too!
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I agree with your push-back! Good point.
I was thinking (but didn't say clearly!) of the hashtag as used on Twitter, which AI agrees (again, FWIW...) has the meaning I intended.
But you're right too!
I was thinking (but didn't say clearly!) of the hashtag as used on Twitter, which AI agrees (again, FWIW...) has the meaning I intended.
But you're right too!
Almost all the “transparent” / “build-in-public” companies stop sharing once they mature.
But not all. Whole Foods has a book in the store where you can see everyone’s salary. @buffer and @ghost continue to be completely open.
I guess 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 meant it.
But not all. Whole Foods has a book in the store where you can see everyone’s salary. @buffer and @ghost continue to be completely open.
I guess 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 meant it.
September 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Almost all the “transparent” / “build-in-public” companies stop sharing once they mature.
But not all. Whole Foods has a book in the store where you can see everyone’s salary. @buffer and @ghost continue to be completely open.
I guess 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 meant it.
But not all. Whole Foods has a book in the store where you can see everyone’s salary. @buffer and @ghost continue to be completely open.
I guess 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 meant it.
The `emacs` vs `vim` debate is finish, because at this point if you use either one, you have more in common with the other person than with those young ‘uns who don’t know what either of them are.
(Also, the answer is vim.)
(Also, the answer is vim.)
September 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The `emacs` vs `vim` debate is finish, because at this point if you use either one, you have more in common with the other person than with those young ‘uns who don’t know what either of them are.
(Also, the answer is vim.)
(Also, the answer is vim.)
You think -- or at least hope -- that the best product will win because of social media and reviews and Product-Led Growth and etc..
But Microsoft Teams is the most popular video conferencing software, and I'll bet the majority of their users don't prefer Teams to the competition.
(1/4)
But Microsoft Teams is the most popular video conferencing software, and I'll bet the majority of their users don't prefer Teams to the competition.
(1/4)
September 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
You think -- or at least hope -- that the best product will win because of social media and reviews and Product-Led Growth and etc..
But Microsoft Teams is the most popular video conferencing software, and I'll bet the majority of their users don't prefer Teams to the competition.
(1/4)
But Microsoft Teams is the most popular video conferencing software, and I'll bet the majority of their users don't prefer Teams to the competition.
(1/4)
Metrics for the latest video is about the same as the previous, despite the first 0:30 being a hook instead of starting with a title card.
I still think that's a better format, but I was surprised it had no effect!
youtu.be/dVSXNkWUq88
I still think that's a better format, but I was surprised it had no effect!
youtu.be/dVSXNkWUq88
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Metrics for the latest video is about the same as the previous, despite the first 0:30 being a hook instead of starting with a title card.
I still think that's a better format, but I was surprised it had no effect!
youtu.be/dVSXNkWUq88
I still think that's a better format, but I was surprised it had no effect!
youtu.be/dVSXNkWUq88
This logo collage from ChatGPT is... getting there? Pretty funny how it messes up, like mixing "ApartmentFinder" and "Postmates" into "Apartmates" and using Proper Time inside "Monster".
May 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This logo collage from ChatGPT is... getting there? Pretty funny how it messes up, like mixing "ApartmentFinder" and "Postmates" into "Apartmates" and using Proper Time inside "Monster".
I guess you didn't actually read the article?
Here's where it says exactly what you just said:
Here's where it says exactly what you just said:
January 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I guess you didn't actually read the article?
Here's where it says exactly what you just said:
Here's where it says exactly what you just said:
This is hilarious. I love the waiting messages too.
Also, I'm proud that my top attribute is "authentic!" And proud of this summary:
Also, I'm proud that my top attribute is "authentic!" And proud of this summary:
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
This is hilarious. I love the waiting messages too.
Also, I'm proud that my top attribute is "authentic!" And proud of this summary:
Also, I'm proud that my top attribute is "authentic!" And proud of this summary:
How can this still be?
November 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
How can this still be?