Jeremy McKellar — AI Briefs & writinghttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/Quick daily AI Briefs on what changed in AI and what it means for your work, plus longer writing, from Jeremy McKellar.en-usAgents Can Shop Nowhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-14/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-14/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAI BriefShopify opened its catalog to more AI agents. Sanders wants a pause and a ban on superintelligence. NVIDIA says European cities are already running agents.The Emergency Brakehttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-13-signals/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-13-signals/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAI BriefGoogle released Gemini 4 Argon. Satya Nadella argued AI needs an emergency brake. And Copilot Notebooks learned to do work, not just answer questions.A New Model Lands, and Agents Get Walletshttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-13/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-brief-2026-10-13/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAI BriefMeta released Muse Wonder, its first frontier model. Amex is adding guardrails so agents cannot spend without approval, and Microsoft is building more of its own AI chips. Today's AI news, in plain English.Jev Is a New Kind of AI. Here's How I'm Making Sense of It.https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/jev-new-kind-of-ai/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/jev-new-kind-of-ai/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTArticleI listened to Diogo Almeida explain Jev and came away with a question: what changes when AI is built for software to use inside a workflow? These are my notes so far.You Got the Answer. Who Finishes the Work?https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-agent-landscape-where-the-work-happens/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-agent-landscape-where-the-work-happens/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTArticleAn interactive field guide to eight AI agents: where work runs, what each can access, and where a human reviews.I’m Building Form Forward for Fitness That Fits Real Lifehttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/form-forward-fitness-for-the-long-run/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/form-forward-fitness-for-the-long-run/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTArticleA fitness app built around sustainable routines, clear next steps, and progress that adds up over time. Here is what I’m building and why.I Wanted Current-Interest Highlights. So I Built Currently with Jerm.https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/currently-current-interests-real-conversations/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/currently-current-interests-real-conversations/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTArticleA request for profile highlights became a small app for good shows, shared taste, and community suggestions—without asking anyone to create another account.I Built Home Rhythm After a Water Leak Left Us Asking: What Do We Do Now?https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/home-rhythm-from-water-leak-to-home-confidence/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/home-rhythm-from-water-leak-to-home-confidence/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow an unexpected water leak led me to build an app for home maintenance, clearer first steps, and more confident conversations with professionals and insurers.Stop Learning AI Tools. Learn These 3 Principles Instead.https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/stop-learning-ai-tools-learn-principles/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/stop-learning-ai-tools-learn-principles/Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleYou're exhausting yourself learning every new AI tool. Here are the only 3 principles that matter across ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and everything else.The Overview Effect: Why Tech Leaders Need a Cosmic Perspective Right Nowhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/overview-effect-ai-perspective/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/overview-effect-ai-perspective/Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow the Overview Effect helps tech leaders gain perspective during the AI renaissance — zoom out from workplace stress and embrace unity in uncertain times.Why You Need an AI War Room for Better Decision-Makinghttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-war-room-better-decisions/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-war-room-better-decisions/Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow creating multiple AI personas that debate each other can transform your decision-making process and surface blind spots.Building PresentlyConnect: A New Way to Stay Connected Without Social Media Pressurehttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/presentlyconnect-life-seasons-social-app/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/presentlyconnect-life-seasons-social-app/Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow I built PresentlyConnect in 2 hours — a pressure-free social app using "life seasons" instead of constant updates.Fear as Your Success Compass: Why Being Scared Means You're Going in the Right Directionhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/fear-success-compass-pursuing-greatness/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/fear-success-compass-pursuing-greatness/Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleWhy fear and anxiety in pursuit of your goals aren't obstacles to overcome — they're signals that you're headed toward something truly meaningful.Running Into Failure: Why the Hard Days Teach Us the Mosthttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/running-into-failure-professional-growth/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/running-into-failure-professional-growth/Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleChallenging days aren't obstacles to success — they're the path itself.I Built a Document Formatter in 2 Hours to Stop Wasting Timehttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/i-built-a-document-formatter-in-2-hours-to-stop-wasting-time/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/i-built-a-document-formatter-in-2-hours-to-stop-wasting-time/Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleFrom a two-hour prototype to a refreshed formatting workspace: what changed, how it works today, and what I am learning along the way.The Power of Perspective: Why Your Biggest Challenge Isn't Your Neighbor's Priorityhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/power-of-perspective-career-challenges/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/power-of-perspective-career-challenges/Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow maintaining proper perspective can transform your approach to career challenges and leadership decisions.The AI Infrastructure Reality Check: What Oracle's $250B Surge and Custom Chips Tell Us About Tech's Futurehttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-infrastructure-reality-check-oracle-custom-chips/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/ai-infrastructure-reality-check-oracle-custom-chips/Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleOracle's massive stock surge and the shift to custom AI chips signal a fundamental transformation in tech infrastructure.The Daily Courage: Why Getting Out of Bed is Your First Victoryhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/daily-courage-morning-victory/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/daily-courage-morning-victory/Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleWhy waking up each morning requires courage when pursuing ambitious goals.Distribution vs Product: Why Showing Up Matters More Than Perfectionhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/distribution-vs-product-showing-up/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/distribution-vs-product-showing-up/Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleWhy your ability to show up and share your journey often matters more than having perfect skills.The Power of Hyper-Focus: Scaling Your Leadership Direction in Techhttps://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/the-power-of-hyper-focus-tech-leadership/https://jeremymckellar.com/thoughts/the-power-of-hyper-focus-tech-leadership/Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTArticleHow hyper-focus becomes the key differentiator for tech leaders — cut through the noise, define your direction, and scale your impact.