GUIDES
AI & technology, explained clearly
Evergreen guides to large language models, AI agents, Big Tech strategy and tech policy — written for readers who want understanding, not hype.
Large Language Models, Explained
Large language models power chatbots, coding assistants and search. Here's how they actually work — what they're good at, where they fail, and the vocabulary you need.
12 JAN 2026 · 9 MIN READ Read guide → AIAI Agents: What They Can Actually Do
AI agents promise to take actions, not just answer questions. Here's how they work, what they can reliably do today, and where the hype outruns reality.
28 JAN 2026 · 8 MIN READ Read guide → Big TechBig Tech's AI Strategies Compared
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple and Nvidia are betting on AI in very different ways. Here's how each strategy works — and what each company is really protecting.
10 FEB 2026 · 9 MIN READ Read guide → PolicyTech Policy and AI Regulation: A Global Overview
The EU, US, UK and China are regulating AI in sharply different ways. Here's a clear map of the major frameworks and the ideas driving them.
24 FEB 2026 · 9 MIN READ Read guide → StartupsHow to Evaluate an AI Startup
Most AI startups are a thin layer over someone else's model. Here's a practical framework for telling durable companies from demos — whether you're investing, joining or buying.
09 MAR 2026 · 9 MIN READ Read guide → AIOpen vs Closed AI Models
Open-weight and closed models represent two visions for AI. Here's what the terms really mean, the trade-offs in cost, control and safety, and how to choose.
23 MAR 2026 · 8 MIN READ Read guide →