Keep up to date with the latest news and updates from The Focus AIhttps://thefocus.ai/https://thefocus.ai/posts/neural-harness/https://thefocus.ai/posts/neural-harness/I'm on my second Claude Max plan. Are we going to go for three? Tokens are the bill for running a new native unit of computing. The harness is to neural nets what the compiler is to source code.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/laddering-up-from-chatboxes-to-autonomy/https://thefocus.ai/posts/laddering-up-from-chatboxes-to-autonomy/Most companies want to go from scattered ChatGPT use directly to agents and autonomy. The middle layers — the ones where deployments either become real or die — get skipped in the planning.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/building-an-intelligent-organization/https://thefocus.ai/posts/building-an-intelligent-organization/From AI pilots to production systems — how we help leadership move up the maturity curve with principal-led engagements.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/gemma-4-umwelten-showdown/https://thefocus.ai/posts/gemma-4-umwelten-showdown/We benchmarked Gemma 4 (e2b, default, 26B MoE, 31B dense) through Ollama against 50+ hosted and local models on reasoning, knowledge, instruction, coding, and TezLab MCP tool use—same Umwelten harness as our other showdowns. Here’s where the new line shines, where frontier models still pull ahead, and how the biggest Gemma handles real EV data tools.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/same-weights-different-results/https://thefocus.ai/posts/same-weights-different-results/We ran the same Nemotron model on four providers and got wildly different results. MCP tool use ranged from 1/6 to 6/6. Speed varied 16x. The weights are identical. The results are not.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/mcp-tool-eval-mercury-umwelten/https://thefocus.ai/posts/mcp-tool-eval-mercury-umwelten/We ran 39 models against real Rivian driving data via MCP tools. Inception's Mercury-2 delivered a perfect 15/15 in 8.6 seconds. Here's the standout model, the ELO narrative rankings, and how the same Umwelten setup powers both chat and evals.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/sraffas-gesture/https://thefocus.ai/posts/sraffas-gesture/Wittgenstein's shift from the Tractatus to the Philosophical Investigations—triggered by Sraffa's Neapolitan gesture—reframes the stochastic parrot debate. The danger isn't that LLMs lack secret understanding. It's our willingness to treat fluent simulation as the real thing.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/the-car-wash-test/https://thefocus.ai/posts/the-car-wash-test/We asked 131 AI models a simple question — should I walk or drive to the car wash? 76% got it wrong. Simple gotcha questions reveal more about model reasoning than any benchmark leaderboard.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/agent-habitat/https://thefocus.ai/posts/agent-habitat/An agent isn't just automation with LLM calls. It carries state, accumulates memory, and makes bounded decisions under uncertainty — and a git repo is where all of that lives.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/data-flywheel-pattern/https://thefocus.ai/posts/data-flywheel-pattern/Build applications by dropping in data and letting AI handle parsing, structuring, and synthesis. Three case studies.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/claude-code-non-coding/https://thefocus.ai/posts/claude-code-non-coding/The real power of Claude Code isn't writing software—it's orchestrating skills for research, newsletters, browser automation, and turning one-off requests into repeatable workflows.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/how-i-use-ai-jan-2026/https://thefocus.ai/posts/how-i-use-ai-jan-2026/We're at the beginning of infinity. In geological time this is all happening in an instant — and 2026 might be the best year to be alive.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/reports/coding-agent/https://thefocus.ai/reports/coding-agent/A step-by-step tutorial for building an AI coding assistant from scratch. Bootstrap it with an existing agent, then use it to improve itself.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/you-are-absolutely-right/https://thefocus.ai/posts/you-are-absolutely-right/When your AI assistant starts agreeing with everything, you've hit the dumb zone. Practical techniques for managing context windows and keeping AI useful.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/good-for-human-good-for-ai/https://thefocus.ai/posts/good-for-human-good-for-ai/AI coding tools don't work well in messy codebases. The fix is doing what should have been done all along - and that's good for everyone.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/smallest-coding-agent/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/smallest-coding-agent/A complete agentic coding loop in 25 lines of Bun. No frameworks, no dependencies, just bash and a model.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/weekend-coding-agent/https://thefocus.ai/posts/weekend-coding-agent/A hands-on tutorial for building an AI coding agent from scratch. Bootstrap it with an existing agent, then use it to improve itself. Learn the core concepts of how coding agents work.Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/2025-11-22-ai-engineering-summit-takeaways/https://thefocus.ai/posts/2025-11-22-ai-engineering-summit-takeaways/The models got smart. The tools got simple. The circle of who builds is expanding.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/ai-engineering-code-summit-2025/https://thefocus.ai/posts/ai-engineering-code-summit-2025/A comprehensive analysis of the state of AI engineering tools, frameworks, and best practices from the November 2025 Code Summit. Exploring cutting-edge developments in AI-assisted development, infrastructure, and production deployment strategies.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/repomix-redux/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/repomix-redux/How to use repomix to package your entire codebase into a single file for LLM context, with tips for managing token counts and mise integration.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/gpt5/https://thefocus.ai/posts/gpt5/gpt5 can choose to be so smart it's almost impossible to judge. Lets see how it does on some unanswerable questions and if it can totally replace google.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/context7-mcp/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/context7-mcp/Learn how to integrate Context7 MCP server to get up-to-date code documentation for LLMs and AI code editors, enabling real-time access to the latest library and framework documentation.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/playwright-mcp/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/playwright-mcp/Learn how to integrate Playwright MCP server to enable AI coding agents to interact with web browsers, take screenshots, and validate designs with high fidelity for accurate web development and testing.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/single-file-swift-code/https://thefocus.ai/posts/single-file-swift-code/swift files can be run directly without compiling and without XCode, making it easy to create native UI elements and access all of macOS's APIs. Once you see Swift as a scripting language rather than just an app language, you start wondering what other capabilities are hiding in plain sight.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/local-models-typescript/https://thefocus.ai/posts/local-models-typescript/Small, local AI models deliver surprisingly effective results for everyday tasks. Also llama3.2 is surprisingly fast and gpt-oss is surprisingly good.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/gpt5-and-gpt-oss/https://thefocus.ai/posts/gpt5-and-gpt-oss/OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch stole headlines, but GPT-OSS quietly made local AI a lot more practical. This post covers what’s new, how to run it with Ollama or LM Studio, and why context size can change your results.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/dagger-and-container-use/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/dagger-and-container-use/Unlock the power of isolated development with Dagger and Container Use—no more worrying about missing dependencies or system conflicts.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/technical-debt-and-the-roi-threshhold/https://thefocus.ai/posts/technical-debt-and-the-roi-threshhold/With agents now able to read and refactor code, the future cost of messy code -- and the current costs of unwritten code -- is shrinking. Code is more disposable and experimentation more rewarding.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/use-cursor-in-slack/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/use-cursor-in-slack/Learn how to integrate Cursor with Slack for seamless code review and collaboration, including setup tips and workflow enhancements.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/dont-be-passive-aggressive/https://thefocus.ai/posts/dont-be-passive-aggressive/Treat your coding agents as adaptable collaborators—communicate clearly, value efficiency over endurance, match tools to your workflow, skip unnecessary formality, rethink technical debt, and document your development rules for best results.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/june-2025-coding-agents-report/https://thefocus.ai/posts/june-2025-coding-agents-report/A comprehensive analysis of 15 leading AI coding agents in 2025. We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and surprises from top tools, with clear winners for pros, tinkerers, and casual users alike.Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/feature-development-on-the-go/https://thefocus.ai/posts/feature-development-on-the-go/What happens when you challenge Google Jules, OpenAI Codex, and Cursor to build a PWA—using just your phone? Find out which agent delivered.Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/geo-affordance/https://thefocus.ai/posts/geo-affordance/Imagine having Sherlock Holmes’ legendary eye for detail—AI now makes that possible for all of us. Is this AI changing us? It will alter our expectations and the risks of everyday digital life.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/content-finder/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/content-finder/Ever had a movie stuck on the tip of your tongue or wanted more like your family's favorite? Explore how AI-powered content discovery can help you make your next pick.Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/geolocation-prompt/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/geolocation-prompt/This post introduces a prompt for high-precision, image-based geolocation analysis, guiding AI to deduce where a photo was taken using expertise in visual, cultural, and environmental cues. The prompt provides a step-by-step framework for analyzing images and generating confident, reasoned location guesses—even suggesting what extra information would help if uncertain.Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/microsoft-build-2025/https://thefocus.ai/posts/microsoft-build-2025/Microsoft is betting big on an open, agent-powered web—where protocols like MCP, A2A, and NLWeb redefine how AI and services interact. The real opportunity in AI isn’t just smarter models, but the “capability overhang” waiting to be unlocked by better reasoning and open standards.Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/iterating-designs-with-chatgpt4o/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/iterating-designs-with-chatgpt4o/Discover how to leverage Chrome's hidden command palette and ChatGPT to transform your website screenshots into sophisticated wireframes. Learn a clever workflow that combines Chrome's full-page screenshot capability with ChatGPT's AI-powered design suggestions to create professional 16:9 ratio mockups for your next project.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/thoughts-on-gemini/https://thefocus.ai/posts/thoughts-on-gemini/Despite popular narratives about Google lagging in AI, their Gemini models reveal engineering excellence that's hard to ignore when you strip away the conservative product decisions and UI polish. From the lightweight yet powerful Gemma 3 to the multimodal capabilities of Gemini 2.5, Google's models demonstrate a level of speed, precision, and fundamental understanding that suggests they're not playing catch-up—they're just being cautious.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/llm-for-quick-prototyping/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/llm-for-quick-prototyping/Transform your workflow with a command-line tool that brings AI capabilities directly to your terminal, no complex setup required. See how to parse websites, analyze transcripts, and extract meaningful data using the llm CLI with popular models like Gemini and Claude.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/lift-and-shift/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/lift-and-shift/Master the art of learning from existing projects by using this structured approach to extracting and documenting requirements and insights. With simple command-line tools and clear documentation practices, you'll be able to turn any existing implementation into a wealth of reusable knowledge.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/using-claude-to-write-midjourney-prompts/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/using-claude-to-write-midjourney-prompts/Transform your written content into compelling visual concepts by using Claude as an intelligent intermediary for Midjourney prompt creation. See how combining prompt libraries with AI analysis can help you explore multiple creative directions before settling on the perfect visual representation.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/using-structured-output/https://thefocus.ai/posts/using-structured-output/Transforms chatting from simple text generators into powerful data processing engines, enabling extraction of organized information from PDFs, audio files, and more. Here are some practical techniques for building, including audio analysis, pdf data extraction and conversation state management, showcasing how constraint-driven outputs can power rich user experiences.Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/moral-vibe-check/https://thefocus.ai/posts/moral-vibe-check/Technical correctness and meaningful insight: well-formatted, detailed AI responses can mask a fundamental lack of understanding—a "raving lunatic" hidden behind impressive form. Maybe P-doom is less about malice and more of making us intellectually poorer by substituting form for substance, facts for understanding, and technical accuracy for wisdom.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/image-gen-on-apple-silicon/https://thefocus.ai/posts/image-gen-on-apple-silicon/We've got the apple silicon, lets download some models and make some picturesFri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/add-memory-to-cursor/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/add-memory-to-cursor/Transform your Cursor IDE into a more intelligent assistant by implementing a sophisticated memory system adapted from cline-memory-bank. This enhanced version includes TDD principles and integrates seamlessly with your prompt library, allowing your AI assistant to maintain context and remember important details across multiple coding sessions.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/product-ideation/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/product-ideation/Transform your rough concepts into detailed project specifications with this powerful prompting technique that guides you through an in-depth development process. By asking just one thoughtful question at a time, AI helps you create comprehensive, developer-ready plans that cover every essential detail.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/load-and-save-your-prompts/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/load-and-save-your-prompts/Never lose track of your valuable AI prompts again with this elegant solution for maintaining a personal prompt library. The system provides simple commands to list, load, and save prompts, making it effortless to reuse and iterate on your most effective conversation starters.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/recipe-book/https://thefocus.ai/posts/recipe-book/The hardest thing about living in the future is that we're figuring it out as we go. Here's some notes of things to play with.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/superwhisper/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/superwhisper/Imagine talking to your computer and having it type for you—Superwhisper makes it real. Check out how this tool speeds up input and even lets you tweak the output.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/talking-in-the-car/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/talking-in-the-car/Discover how voice-activated assistants like Google and ChatGPT can transform your car rides into interactive conversations. Learn tips like using search and prompts to dive deeper into news or ideas while on the go.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/extracting-requirements/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/extracting-requirements/Need to understand all the requirements hidden in a codebase? This technique shows how to use LLMs to compile comprehensive specifications from repository analysis for immediate development use.Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/exposing-services-with-mcp/https://thefocus.ai/posts/exposing-services-with-mcp/Model Context Protocol bridges the gap between AI models and your applications. Learn how defining simple tools with descriptions and parameters lets Claude intelligently combine services without explicit instructions.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/git-commit-messages/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/git-commit-messages/Learn how to automate Git commit message generation with this simple but powerful prompt for Claude. The template enforces conventional commit format with appropriate type prefixes and detailed descriptions, making your repository history more professional and useful.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/making-meta-data/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/making-meta-data/Generating metadata doesn't have to be a manual process when you can leverage AI prompts to produce multiple options quickly. Discover how to implement command-line tools that streamline metadata creation while maintaining your role as the final decision-maker.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/repomix/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/repomix/The post focuses on how to give LLMs full visibility into a codebase to improve their understanding and responses.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/recipes/understanding-a-codebase/https://thefocus.ai/recipes/understanding-a-codebase/Explore three complementary approaches to rapidly comprehend any codebase using the latest AI assistants and developer tools. Follow along with practical examples showing how to extract key information about memory systems and other complex functionality with minimal effort.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/agentic-yolo-with-warp-cursor-and-claude/https://thefocus.ai/posts/agentic-yolo-with-warp-cursor-and-claude/What happens when you let AI help you think through and build your ideas, with minimal supervision and maximum trust? What does it mean to be a programmer? Are we closer or further from thought-stuff?Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/clipboards-are-eating-the-world/https://thefocus.ai/posts/clipboards-are-eating-the-world/The untold story of how your computer's clipboard sees itself as the essential bridge between humans and AI tools in the creative process. Through its eyes, we witness the journey of how digital projects come together through countless transfers between different AI services.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/the-new-touch-interface/https://thefocus.ai/posts/the-new-touch-interface/The real killer apps of smartphones weren't the early games but became things like group chats and video calls that fundamentally changed how we communicate. Similarly, while we're currently amazed by AI's capabilities, we're still discovering how these tools will meaningfully integrate into our lives.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/tools-for-thinking/https://thefocus.ai/posts/tools-for-thinking/From building nuclear fusors to probing Vatican AI doctrine, this exploration reveals how AI tools are reshaping our daily intellectual work in surprisingly practical ways. Through examples of interfacing with databases, analyzing legal documents, and diving into deep research rabbit holes, we see how AI assistants are becoming intuitive research companions that expand our ability to quickly understand and synthesize complex information.Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/how-i-classify-models/https://thefocus.ai/posts/how-i-classify-models/Small models are smart yet limited in knowledge; foundation models possess both deep understanding and extensive knowledge but lack structured problem-solving approaches. Educated models like DeepResearch excel by combining learned reasoning processes with large memory capacities, enabling them to adapt effectively to complex tasks while handling vast information instantaneously.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/ai-for-research-deepresearch-wins/https://thefocus.ai/posts/ai-for-research-deepresearch-wins/Asking the tough questions: DeepResearch excels in depth and comprehensiveness, while o1, Sonnet 3.5, and DeepSeek with DeepThought provide comparable results for complex inquiries. Smaller models like phi4 and llama3.2 are deemed inadequate for intricate topics.Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/notebooklm-for-research/https://thefocus.ai/posts/notebooklm-for-research/By utilizing NotebookLM, an AI model capable of generating audio summaries and interactive conversations, you can create customized podcasts on-the-go. You can also join the conversation.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/making-hard-things-easier/https://thefocus.ai/posts/making-hard-things-easier/Explore how generative AI-based tools can revolutionize the way we work, making creative tasks more accessible and efficient for both novices and experts, while also highlighting the importance of critical thinking and creativity in the face of automation.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/about/https://thefocus.ai/posts/about/Let me tell you a bit about what we do here, a personal journey from cofounding a software development company to exploring the revolutionary potential of generative AI and how it's transforming the way humans interact with knowledge and information.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://thefocus.ai/posts/slicing-a-design-from-figma/https://thefocus.ai/posts/slicing-a-design-from-figma/In this hands-on comparison, three coding tools - Cursor, Aider, and v0 - are put to the test as they attempt to replicate a design from Figma into functional HTML and CSS code, revealing their strengths, weaknesses, and quirks.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT