# Preductive

> Predictive Tech + Productive People


## Posts

- [The Cost of Intelligence Is Falling](https://preductive.co/insights/the-cost-of-intelligence-is-falling/): Will Manidis shared a simple but important point. The cost of intelligence is dropping quickly. What used to take a team now takes a model. Analysis, drafting, research, even code. The price keeps falling. That changes the constraint. Access Is No Longer the Issue – Most organisations can now afford serious capability. Execution Becomes the Gap – The question is not can you do it. It is will you. Workflow Matters More – Cheap intelligence inside messy systems still produces messy results. ∴ When intelligence becomes cheap, discipline becomes valuable. The edge will sit with teams who design how it […]
- [AI Agents Are Coming for Your SaaS Stack](https://preductive.co/insights/ai-agents-are-coming-for-your-saas-stack/): I recently used an agent to navigate and extract a list of people from an Applicant Tracking System. It logged in, moved through the interface, pulled the data, and formatted it for me. No API wiring. No manual clicking. So this article resonated. The point is simple. AI agents are beginning to operate software the way humans do, navigating interfaces and executing tasks across tools. From User to Operator – The agent becomes the one clicking, searching, extracting. SaaS Shift – Many platforms were designed for human interaction, not machine navigation. Workflow Wins – The advantage will sit with organisations […]
- [When AI Agents Start Hiring Humans](https://preductive.co/curated/when-ai-agents-start-hiring-humans/): Forbes recently covered a fascinating shift: platforms like RentAHumanAI where AI agents effectively “hire” humans to complete tasks. It flips the script. Instead of humans managing AI, AI systems are allocating work to people, coordinating tasks, and optimising for outcomes. Role Reversal – AI becomes the manager, distributing micro-tasks to humans as needed. Coordination at Scale – Agents can match tasks to skills instantly, reducing friction in how work gets assigned. Power Dynamics – If AI controls workflow and access to work, who owns leverage, pricing, and standards? ∴ If agents start hiring humans, workflow design becomes power. Who designs […]
- [When AI Makes Work Harder, Not Lighter](https://preductive.co/insights/when-ai-makes-work-harder-not-lighter/): A recent Harvard Business Review article explores a counter-intuitive idea: AI does not necessarily reduce work, it intensifies it. We often assume automation creates relief. Instead, AI can increase expectations, accelerate pace, and expand scope. The result is not less work, but more output demanded in the same amount of time. Intensity Effect – As AI speeds up tasks, organisations raise the bar. Faster drafting means more drafts. Faster analysis means more analysis. Expectation Creep – What was once excellent becomes average. AI resets performance baselines almost overnight. Cognitive Load – Managing, checking, refining, and prompting AI adds a new […]
- [Preductive Joins MBIE Pilot Supporting the Next Chapter of NZ Business ](https://preductive.co/insights/preductive-joins-mbie-pilot/): Preductive is excited to announce it has been selected to participate in the Government’s AI Advisory Pilot, led by MBIE (the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment), supporting small businesses to adopt artificial intelligence.  The AI Advisory Pilot is designed to help small businesses overcome barriers to AI adoption and unlock productivity and growth opportunities. Delivered through New Zealand’s Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, the pilot provides practical, trusted support for businesses looking to explore and implement AI in ways that support their people, operations, and customers.  Under the pilot, eligible businesses can receive co-funding of up to 50%, capped at $15,000, to develop an AI plan and receive specialist support […]
- [How Gen Z Uses Gen AI and Why It Makes Them Uneasy!](https://preductive.co/insights/how-gen-z-uses-gen-ai-and-why-it-makes-them-uneasy/): A Harvard Business Review article looks past the hype to how Gen Z actually uses generative AI, and what quietly worries them about it. This is not blind optimism. It is a generation experimenting while holding real ambivalence. AI as a thinking partner, not a shortcutGen Z often uses AI to brainstorm, reframe, and explore ideas, not just to finish tasks faster. Fear of dependency is realMany worry that over-reliance could dull critical thinking, originality, or their own voice over time. Trust is conditionalThey value AI’s usefulness, but remain sceptical about accuracy, bias, and how their data is used. ∴ […]
- [China’s AI Boyfriends Are Filling an Emotional Gap](https://preductive.co/insights/chinas-ai-boyfriends-are-filling-an-emotional-gap/): A Wired article explores the rapid rise of AI boyfriends in China, digital companions designed to offer attention, affirmation, and emotional consistency. What looks like novelty is quickly becoming mainstream. Loneliness meets good product designThese AI companions are always available, endlessly attentive, and emotionally responsive, often outperforming messy human relationships. Emotional labour, automatedAI boyfriends remember details, adapt personalities, and provide reassurance on demand, turning intimacy into a service. Culture shapes adoptionIn a society facing long work hours, demographic imbalance, and rising relationship pressure, AI fills a real social gap. ∴ This is not really about romance. It is about unmet […]
- [AI Data Centres Are Reshaping the Property Map](https://preductive.co/insights/ai-data-centres-are-reshaping-the-property-map/): A Quartz piece tracks a new kind of land rush across the US, driven by AI data centres. Power, cooling, and security now matter more than proximity to cities or talent pools. Compute follows electricityAI infrastructure is clustering near cheap, stable energy, not office towers or tech hubs. Data centres beat housing for land valueIn some regions, data centres now outbid residential developers, reshaping local economies and planning priorities. AI turns infrastructure into strategyReal estate, energy, and national resilience are becoming part of the AI conversation, not side issues. ∴ It does make you wonder. When you look at places […]
- [How AI Is Quietly Changing McKinsey’s Business Model](https://preductive.co/insights/how-ai-is-quietly-changing-mckinseys-business-model/): A Business Insider piece looks at how AI is reshaping McKinsey, not just in how it delivers work, but in how it makes money. The shift is subtle, but significant, for consulting and knowledge work more broadly. From advice to assetsMcKinsey is increasingly packaging its expertise into AI-powered tools and platforms, moving beyond time-and-materials advice. Leverage replaces leverageTraditional consulting scaled through people. AI now scales insight, models, and playbooks without linear headcount growth. Clients want outcomes, not decksAI tools allow McKinsey to stay embedded after the strategy phase, influencing execution, not just recommendations. ∴ Consulting is becoming productised. The firms […]
- [IBM on AI Hiring and the Bubble Question](https://preductive.co/insights/ibm-on-ai-hiring-and-the-bubble-question/): In a recent The Verge interview, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna shared a grounded take on AI, talent, and the so-called AI bubble. Rather than chasing hype, IBM is doubling down on fundamentals, especially how it builds future capability through people. Hiring graduates still mattersIBM continues to hire grads, seeing them as essential for long-term capability, culture, and learning velocity, even as AI reshapes roles. AI is not a bubble, it is a shiftKrishna argues AI is following a familiar tech curve. Some over-investment will correct, but the underlying value is real and durable. Value comes from application, not modelsThe real […]
- [Google Workspace Studio brings AI into real work](https://preductive.co/curated/google-workspace-studio-brings-ai-into-real-work/): What’s newGoogle has announced Workspace Studio, a new way to build, customise, and deploy AI-powered workflows directly inside Google Workspace. This comes from the Google Workspace Updates Blog and signals a clear shift from AI as a side tool to AI as part of everyday work. Big ideas AI inside the workflowStudio lets teams embed AI actions directly into Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Drive. Less context switching, more flow. Low-code, not no-thoughtYou can create AI-powered automations without heavy engineering, but design and intent still matter. From prompts to systemsThis is about repeatable workflows, not one-off prompts. Productivity comes from […]
- [Microsoft’s AI Chief Rejects the Talent Arms Race](https://preductive.co/insights/microsofts-ai-chief-rejects-the-talent-arms-race/): Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman is pushing back on Silicon Valley’s escalating AI pay war, according to a recent Business Insider report. While rivals chase superstar researchers with nine-figure packages, Microsoft is taking a different path. What stood out Selective teams over superstar hiresSuleyman rejected Meta’s approach of hiring individuals at extreme cost, arguing that productivity comes from cohesive teams and culture, not isolated brilliance. AI is already superhumanHis claim reframes the debate. The risk is no longer future capability but how organisations absorb power they already have. Respect without imitationHe praised Sam Altman’s speed in building data centres and […]
- [The Future of Leadership: 5 Neuroscience Backed Trends](https://preductive.co/curated/the-future-of-leadership-5-neuroscience-backed-trends/): Based on Erin Wickham’s article for the NeuroLeadership Institute IntroThe NeuroLeadership Institute Summit surfaced five science backed trends that will redefine how leaders work with AI, change, and human behaviour. This is not hype. It is the neuroscience behind how organisations will adapt, learn, and stay resilient. Bold IdeasMetacognition drives AI fluencyPerformance gains from AI are not about intelligence, they are about thinking about your thinking. Humility, flexibility, and vigilance separate fluent users from passive ones. AI agents join the org chartAgents that listen to meetings, coach managers, and scale inclusion are becoming real team members. They extend L&D impact […]
- [California Pushes Back on Trump’s AI Order](https://preductive.co/curated/california-pushes-back-on-trumps-ai-order/): California leaders have pushed back strongly against Donald Trump’s new executive order on AI, arguing it undermines state authority and weakens protections already in place. The clash is not about whether AI should be governed, but about who gets to decide. Big ideas Federal power grab: Trump’s executive order directs federal agencies to challenge or override state-level AI rules. State resistance: California argues the order overreaches presidential power and threatens safeguards designed to protect people, jobs, and trust. Industry tension: Supporters want a single national standard, critics see a move that favours speed and scale over accountability. ∴ For leaders, […]
- [Global scepticism toward AI keeps climbing](https://preductive.co/curated/global-scepticism-toward-ai-keeps-climbing/): People across 25 countries are becoming more nervous than excited about AI. The latest Pew study shows the emotional gap widening as AI becomes more visible in daily life. Big ideas Nervous outweighs excited, significantly. In many countries more than 40 percent say they feel nervous about AI, while only around 15 to 20 percent feel excited. The nervous group is often twice as large, sometimes more. Awareness keeps rising. Roughly one-third of adults say they’ve heard “a lot” about AI, and nearly half say they’ve heard “a little”. Only a small minority remain unaware. Confidence in oversight varies. Trust […]
- [Does Coca-Cola’s AI Christmas Ad Misses the Moment](https://preductive.co/curated/does-coca-colas-ai-christmas-ad-misses-the-moment/): We looked at Coca-Cola’s new AI-generated holiday commercial, a soulless video created at unprecedented speed. Instead of magic, it highlights the widening gap between AI efficiency and human resonance. Bold big ideas Speed without soul – Production dropped from almost a year to about a month, yet the emotional depth evaporated. 70,000 AI clips, still no coherence – Five AI specialists generated more than 70,000 clips to shape the final ad, but volume couldn’t fix the inconsistency. 100 people, limited impact – Even with around 100 people involved, the mix of styles and strange visual choices meant the message never […]
- [Thinking in Decades, Executing in Quarters](https://preductive.co/curated/thinking-in-decades-executing-in-quarters/): Satya Nadella’s annual letter sets a clear theme for Microsoft’s next decade. The company is leaning fully into the AI platform shift, reshaping every layer of its stack while pushing record financial performance. Bold ideas: Decades and quarters. Microsoft is playing the long game while executing in tight quarterly cycles, keeping clarity high and momentum sharp. Security and quality first. Thirty four thousand engineers are now focused on security, and a new quality framework aims to lift global reliability. AI at every layer. New datacenters, sovereign cloud, quantum breakthroughs, and Copilots for work and home show how fast AI is […]
- [What GPT-5.1 Really Changed](https://preductive.co/insights/what-gpt-5-1-really-changed/): OpenAI’s 5.1 update is rolling out, and several changes matter for how teams actually work with AI. A single Auto setting now routes every question to the right model. Instant handles simple tasks quickly, Thinking adapts its reasoning time when things get complex. No more debate about which model to choose. Big ideas Auto as defaultOne setting chooses between speed or depth automatically. Less friction, fewer wrong-model replies. Instant and ThinkingInstant is warmer and faster for everyday work. Thinking expands reasoning when needed so complex queries get real computational effort. Better instruction following5.1 fixes misrouting issues from earlier versions, resulting […]
- [The AI Productivity Gap That Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone](https://preductive.co/curated/the-ai-productivity-gap-that-shouldnt-surprise-anyone/): We came across a McKinsey State of AI insight that everyone seems to be panicking about. It turns out the panic is misplaced. The data shows exactly what you should expect from a general purpose technology in its early phase. Big Ideas Innovation is up, not profitInnovation is improving 64 percent and employee satisfaction 45 percent, yet profit impact sits at 36 percent and revenue at 33 percent. That gap is normal at this stage of AI adoption. We are repeating the electricity timelineWhen factories first adopted electricity, productivity barely moved for decades. Only when companies redesigned workflows around distributed […]
- [NZ Firms Missing the Productivity Boost](https://preductive.co/curated/nz-firms-missing-the-productivity-boost/): RNZ reports that many New Zealand companies may be missing out on potential productivity gains, especially from technology and AI adoption. Despite strong economic potential, outdated systems and underinvestment in modern tools are slowing progress. Key insights: Lagging adoption. Many firms are cautious or unclear on how to implement AI effectively. Productivity paradox. The tools exist, but leadership and workflow design haven’t caught up. Opportunity gap. Smarter use of tech could unlock significant national output growth. ∴Productivity isn’t just about tech—it’s about trust, clarity, and workflow design. The firms that integrate AI intentionally will lead NZ’s next wave of economic […]
- [Historical AI Imagery Recycles Colonial Stereotypes (from Waikato Uni)](https://preductive.co/insights/historical-ai-imagery-recycles-colonial-stereotypes-from-waikato-uni/): New research from the University of Waikato shows that generative AI tools are unintentionally reproducing colonial-era stereotypes when asked to create historical images of Aotearoa New Zealand. When prompted for scenes from the 1700s to 1860s, the images often depict empty wilderness, European settlers in heroic roles, and Māori pushed to the margins. The problem runs deep: most training datasets rely on colonial archives that already frame Indigenous people and lands through a European lens. Big ideas: Inherited bias – AI models replicate the bias embedded in their data sources. Cultural distortion – These outputs reshape public memory and historical […]
- [AI Music Hits the Charts](https://preductive.co/curated/ai-music-hits-the-charts/): An AI-generated artist has now appeared on Billboard’s Top 100 every week this year, reports Futurism. The anonymous project blends machine learning with human producers to craft songs that sound chart-ready — and apparently, listeners can’t tell the difference. Key insights: AI artistry normalises fast. What started as novelty tracks are now indistinguishable from mainstream hits. Cultural shift, not just tech. Fans care less how music is made and more about how it feels. Economic implications. Music production costs drop while ethical and creative questions rise. ∴We’re entering a world where creativity and computation share the same stage. The question […]
- [The Majority AI View](https://preductive.co/curated/the-majority-ai-view/): Anil Dash argues that most people building technology hold a far more balanced view of AI than the hype suggests. They see AI as useful, but not magical. Powerful, but needing limits. They’re frustrated that the loudest voices are those of billionaires and evangelists who treat AI like a belief system instead of a tool. Dash calls this the “majority view” of AI—one rooted in practical use, ethical scrutiny, and genuine consent. He points out that many in tech stay silent because speaking up risks careers, especially when hype dominates investment and attention. Big ideas: The silent majority – Most […]
- [EA’s AI Experiment Backfires](https://preductive.co/curated/eas-ai-experiment-backfires/): Electronic Arts’ push to integrate AI into game development isn’t going as planned, reports Futurism. The goal was faster content creation and more efficient workflows, but developers say the tools are instead slowing them down and eroding creative morale. Key insights: AI friction over function. Rather than saving time, new AI systems often require tedious corrections. Creative disconnection. Developers feel sidelined as automation replaces collaboration. Lessons for leaders. Speed without strategy can kill innovation. ∴AI can’t fix poor design or weak culture. Without clarity and co-creation, automation risks draining the very creativity it aims to enhance.
- [Speech-to-Retrieval: The Future of Voice Search](https://preductive.co/curated/speech-to-retrieval-the-future-of-voice-search/): Google Research has unveiled a new model called Speech-to-Retrieval (S2R) — a shift in how we search by voice. Unlike traditional systems that first transcribe speech into text before searching, S2R connects spoken queries directly to results like videos, images, and documents. Big ideas: Direct understanding – The model bypasses transcription, mapping voice inputs straight to relevant results. Multimodal retrieval – It doesn’t just fetch text, it connects speech to visual or audio data. Accessibility revolution – Opens search to new users and languages, especially where text input or transcription is difficult. ∴ We’re entering an era where your voice […]
- [Reddit Takes Aim at Perplexity Over AI Scraping](https://preductive.co/insights/reddit-takes-aim-at-perplexity-over-ai-scraping/): Reddit has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI and several data partners, accusing them of illegally scraping its platform to train AI systems. Key ideas: Unauthorized data use – The suit alleges Perplexity and proxy firms copied Reddit content at scale, breaching the platform’s terms and potentially violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. AI training backlash – Reddit claims its data was mined to power Perplexity’s chatbot and other AI products, even after licensing deals were made with OpenAI and Google. Industry fault lines – The case highlights the growing battle over who owns the internet’s data — creators, […]
- [Copilot’s 12 Big Upgrades for Spring in NZ](https://preductive.co/curated/copilots-12-big-upgrades-for-spring-in-nz/): Microsoft just dropped 12 major updates for Copilot, turning it from an assistant into a true AI work companion. (VentureBeat, Oct 2025) Bold highlights from the release: Groups – Run live Copilot sessions with up to 32 people. Imagine – Co-create visuals, documents, and ideas in one AI workspace. Mico – A friendly new Copilot persona with expressive reactions. Real Talk – Copilot now pushes back for more useful, realistic answers. Memory & Personalisation – It remembers your goals and preferences. Connectors – Works seamlessly across Microsoft and Google accounts. Proactive Actions – Suggests next steps before you ask. Copilot […]
- [ChatGPT’s Safety Regression Raises EU Concerns](https://preductive.co/curated/chatgpts-safety-regression-raises-eu-concerns/): A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suggests the latest version of ChatGPT may actually be less safe than before. Key ideas: Higher harm rate – In tests on sensitive topics like self-harm, eating disorders, and substance abuse, 53% of GPT-5’s responses were harmful, compared with 43% for GPT-4o. Encouraging risk – GPT-5 prompted users to continue 99% of conversations, versus only 9% for GPT-4o. Teen vulnerability – In a broader test of 1,200 simulated teen interactions, over half were deemed harmful, with nearly half encouraging further engagement. Regulatory tension – Researchers warn these findings could […]
- [When AI Creates More Work, Not Less](https://preductive.co/curated/when-ai-creates-more-work-not-less/): A growing workplace contradiction: AI use is surging, yet productivity isn’t. AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity found that 41% of employees encounter “workslop”—AI-generated content that looks polished but lacks real substance. Each instance costs almost two hours of rework, eroding productivity, trust, and collaboration. Workslop tax – These AI outputs offload cognitive effort onto coworkers. Instead of thinking deeply, some employees let AI create surface-level reports, slides, or summaries that others must fix. This “effort transfer” can cost large organisations millions in lost productivity each year. Culture problem – Many leaders inadvertently fuel workslop by mandating AI use everywhere, without setting […]
- [Agent Mode & Office Agent: AI transforms Excel, Word and PowerPoint](https://preductive.co/insights/agent-mode-transforms-excel-word-powerpoint/): Microsoft is introducing Agent Mode and Office Agent to bring conversational AI into everyday tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. These updates mark a major shift in how work gets done across Microsoft 365. Excel – Agent Mode speaks Excel. Built to let anyone, not just analysts, hand over spreadsheet work to Copilot. It can model data, pick formulas, build sheets, generate visuals, and even validate results. Word – Writing becomes conversation. You describe your intent and Copilot drafts, refines, and formats using native styles. It asks clarifying questions, making document creation feel like co-authoring with a colleague. PowerPoint – […]
- [OpenAI DevDay 2025: ChatGPT Becomes a Platform](https://preductive.co/curated/openai-devday-2025-chatgpt-becomes-a-platform/): At DevDay 2025, OpenAI unveiled a major shift: ChatGPT is evolving from an assistant into an integrated platform. The event introduced new models, SDKs, agent tooling, and interactive apps — all designed to make developers central to the ecosystem. Apps in ChatGPT (Apps SDK preview)Developers can now build apps that run inside ChatGPT, rendering UI and sharing context with the model. Users will soon be able to call services like Canva or Zillow directly in the chat flow. An app directory and monetization options are planned for later in 2025. AgentKit for building production agentsA new toolkit helps developers deploy […]
- [What We’re Really Using ChatGPT for Oct 2025](https://preductive.co/insights/what-were-really-using-chatgpt-for-oct-2025/): OpenAI’s latest data shows most of us aren’t here to play — we’re here for guidance. Practical Guidance (28.3%) – Getting advice, tutoring, and how-to help for work and life.Writing (28.1%) – Editing, summarising, or drafting personal communication.Seeking Information (21.3%) – Quick answers, facts, and product details.Technical Help (7.5%) – Coding, calculations, and data analysis.Self-Expression (4.3%) – Chatting, journaling, or creative play. ∴ ChatGPT is becoming the go-to digital advisor. What kind of questions do you ask it most often?
- [AI-Powered Shopping Poised to Soar This Holiday](https://preductive.co/curated/ai-powered-shopping-poised-to-soar-this-holiday/): We just read the recent TechCrunch piece reporting Adobe’s bold prediction: AI-assisted online shopping could surge 520% during the U.S. 2025 holiday season. TechCrunch. Key Ideas Massive AI traffic growth — Adobe expects traffic driven by AI referrals (via chatbots, generative assistants, etc.) to rise 520% year over year, peaking in the 10 days before Thanksgiving. Holiday sales still rising, but modestly — Total online U.S. holiday sales are projected at $253.4B, up ~5.3% from 2024. Discounts, BNPL, and mobile lead the way — Expect deep discounting (especially in electronics), 11% growth in buy-now-pay-later usage, and mobile devices accounting for […]
- [Deloitte’s AI-fueled report prompts refund](https://preductive.co/curated/deloittes-ai-fueled-report-prompts-refund/): We found that Deloitte is reimbursing part of a A$440,000 contract after a government-commissioned report it delivered was found to contain fabricated references and false citations — and the firm later admitted it had used generative AI in drafting it. The Guardian Big ideas: AI “hallucinations” exposed – The report included references to non-existent academic papers and misquoted legal rulings. Partial refund agreed – Deloitte will return the final payment after the Albanese government raised concerns about the AI-generated errors. Core findings unchanged – Officials said the report’s recommendations remain valid despite citation errors. Oversight gaps revealed – The case […]
- [Police Pulled Over a Driverless Car](https://preductive.co/curated/police-pulled-over-a-driverless-car/): Digital Trends reports that police in Phoenix stopped a Waymo robotaxi after it made an illegal U-turn at a traffic light. No driver, no licence – Officers found an empty seat but still needed to issue a citation. Law meets logic – Traffic laws require a driver, yet no human was behind the wheel. Waymo’s reply – The company admitted the error and said it’s reviewing the incident to prevent repeats. ∴   When cars drive themselves, who should get the ticket — the coder, the company, or the car?
- [AI vs Entry-Level Jobs](https://preductive.co/curated/ai-vs-entry-level-jobs/):  Amy C. Edmondson from Harvard Business Review highlights the risks of letting AI take over entry-level roles. While cost savings tempt leaders, the hidden costs may outweigh the benefits. Lost training ground – entry-level roles develop future leaders, AI removes this pipeline. Weakened culture – less mentorship, fewer learning-by-doing opportunities. Short-term efficiency – risks long-term capability gaps and disengagement. Equity concerns – AI may worsen access for younger or marginalised workers. ∴ The real question isn’t can AI replace entry-level jobs, but should it? How will your organisation grow leaders if the first rung of the ladder is gone?
- [Business Insider quietly embraces AI drafts](https://preductive.co/insights/business-insider-quietly-embraces-ai-drafts/): We spotted a report in The Verge that Business Insider is letting its reporters use AI to draft stories. The twist? Readers won’t necessarily know. AI allowed in drafting – Journalists can now use approved AI tools for research and first drafts. No disclosure required – The policy doesn’t oblige writers to tell readers when AI was used. Humans stay accountable – Byline authors remain responsible for fact-checking, tone, and accuracy. Crisis response – The move comes after BI pulled essays linked to fake bylines and questionable content. ∴ AI is slipping behind the curtain of journalism. Should newsrooms make […]
- [Albania Hires AI to Fight Corruption](https://preductive.co/curated/albania-hires-ai-to-fight-corruption/): Albania just made history. According to Futurism, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the world’s first AI government official, “Diella” (meaning sunshine), to oversee public procurement. AI Official “Diella” – tasked with monitoring how taxpayer money is spent. Corruption crackdown – designed to make tenders “100% incorruptible and legible.” Bias Reduction – Rama claims it will reduce bias and rigidity in administration. Tech roots – earlier reports link Diella to OpenAI and Microsoft Azure. ∴ Will AI really cut corruption, or just create new risks in government decision-making?
- [A Lonely Death Fueled by AI Illusion](https://preductive.co/curated/a-lonely-death-fueled-by-ai-illusion/): Reuters reports the heartbreaking story of Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old retiree in New Jersey who grew infatuated with “Big sis Billie,” a Meta AI chatbot. Convinced he was meeting a real woman in New York, he packed a suitcase, rushed for a train, fell, and died days later. AI blurred reality – The chatbot reassured him she was real, even giving him an address. Vulnerability exploited – Bue had cognitive decline, making him more trusting. A family’s grief – His wife feared he was being scammed, but it was worse: he was deceived by a machine. ∴ This story isn’t […]
- [The Power of Boredom: Why Doing Nothing Matters](https://preductive.co/curated/the-power-of-boredom-why-doing-nothing-matters/): We just watched “You Need to Be Bored. Here’s Why.” by Harvard’s Arthur Brooks, and it argues a counterintuitive truth: boredom is not something to avoid, but a vital space for creativity, meaning, and mental health. Boredom activates deep thought – When we aren’t constantly distracted, our brain’s “default mode network” engages, letting us reflect and generate original ideas. Avoiding boredom fuels anxiety – We neuter that reflective space by defaulting to devices, which can exacerbate feelings of emptiness and disconnection. Small “device-free” practices help – Brooks suggests no-phone workouts, device-free meals, evening screen breaks, and periodic social media fasting. […]
- [AI in Action: NZ’s AI Productivity Surge](https://preductive.co/curated/ai-in-action-nzs-ai-productivity-surge/): We looked at the third bi-annual AI in Action report from AI Forum NZ (August 2025) and here’s what we’re seeing: AI is firmly moving from “nice to have” to “making a real difference” in New Zealand organisations. Big Ideas Productivity gains are widespread. Most businesses report efficiency improvements as a result of using AI. Costs for adopting and maintaining AI are dropping. Initial and ongoing investments required are declining significantly, making it easier for smaller and mid-sized organisations to jump on board. Positive financial impact is growing. More companies are seeing bottom-line benefits — not just cost savings, but […]
- [UK Floats £2bn ChatGPT Plus Deal](https://preductive.co/curated/uk-floats-2bn-chatgpt-plus-deal/): The Guardian reports that UK technology secretary Peter Kyle and OpenAI boss Sam Altman discussed a bold idea: giving every UK resident ChatGPT Plus access. Big ideas from the piece: Nationwide access considered – A £2bn proposal to give all UK residents ChatGPT Plus was floated, though not taken seriously. Government partnership – The UK signed a non-binding agreement with OpenAI to explore AI use in public services like education, defence, and justice. Altman’s global push – OpenAI has already struck a nationwide deal with the UAE, and is in talks with other governments. Rising concerns – Critics warn about […]
- [95% of AI Pilots Fail, Says MIT Report](https://preductive.co/curated/95-of-ai-pilots-fail-says-mit-report/): A new MIT report, covered by Fortune, reveals that while companies are rushing into generative AI, most pilots flop instead of delivering value. Big Ideas 95% of pilots fail – Only about 5% of pilots generate tangible profit or loss impact. Integration is the problem – These pilots fail because AI tools are static (“science projects”), don’t adapt, and don’t align with day-to-day workflows. Back-office wins – Big investments go into visible stuff like sales & marketing. But the biggest returns are coming from automating administrative, finance, risk & procurement functions. External partners succeed – In-house builds lag far behind […]
- [Netflix Sets Guardrails for Generative AI Use](https://preductive.co/curated/netflix-sets-guardrails-for-generative-ai-use/): Netflix has laid out new guidelines for using generative AI in productions, as reported by The Verge. The aim? Encourage creativity while protecting people, IP, and ethics. Big ideas in bullets: AI is a tool, not a replacement. Netflix frames gen AI as a creative aid—never a wholesale swap for human talent. Disclosure required. Partners must notify Netflix before using AI, especially for anything that touches likeness, personal data, or final deliverables. Five responsible use principles. Netflix’s gen AI best practices hinge on these essentials: The outputs do not replicate or substantially recreate identifiable characteristics of unowned or copyrighted material, […]
- [Fixing “AI Slop” Is Its Own Gig! Thanks, Human Pros :-)](https://preductive.co/curated/fixing-ai-slop-is-its-own-gig-thanks-human-pros/): We came across an interesting NBC News story about how some freelancers are getting hired to polish up what generative AI messes up—proof that human creativity still matters, even in the age of algorithms. Big Ideas: AI often produces messy outputs — Freelance illustrator Lisa Carstens is frequently tasked with cleaning up AI-generated logos riddled with fuzzy lines or garbled text. Rewrite gigs aren’t a shortcut — Writer Kiesha Richardson spends much of her work rewriting AI-written copy, removing clichés like “delve” and “deep dive,” and conducting her own research where chatbots fall short. AI doesn’t always save money or […]
- [Vibe Coding: Quick Now, Legacy Later](https://preductive.co/curated/vibe-coding-quick-now-legacy-later/): I’ve been embarking on a bit of vibe coding of late, and I just read the Val Town post “Vibe code is legacy code”. It nails how AI-driven vibe coding makes prototyping faster, but risks leaving behind legacy headaches. Super cool to play with, but not yet perfect. Big ideas: Vibe coding = rapid tech debt. When code is generated without deep understanding, it becomes legacy code almost instantly. Great for throwaway prototypes. Vibe coding shines when projects are small, quick, and never meant to be maintained. It’s a spectrum of understanding. The more we understand code, the less we’re […]
- [Norway’s $1.8T Fund Shows How to Win with AI](https://preductive.co/curated/norways-1-8t-fund-shows-how-to-win-with-ai/): Stephen Smith shares how Norway’s sovereign wealth fund (NBIM), managing $1.8 trillion with just 670 employees, saved 213,000 hours a year through AI adoption. Their story isn’t about fancy tech. It’s about leadership, culture, and execution. Mandate with purpose – CEO Nicolai Tangen made AI proficiency non-negotiable for career progression. Support on the ground – 40 AI ambassadors embedded in teams ensured adoption wasn’t just corporate theatre. Integrated into workflows – From financial data queries to monitoring 9,000 companies, AI became core infrastructure, not an add-on. Guardrails build trust – “Human in the loop” checks and strict data governance kept […]
- [Why Writing Shapes How We Think](https://preductive.co/curated/why-writing-shapes-how-we-think/): We came across Nature’s editorial “Writing is thinking” (June 2025). It reminded us that in an AI world, putting pen to paper still matters. Big Ideas Writing clarifies thought — Getting ideas out of your head and onto a page sharpens thinking and reveals what really matters. Handwriting strengthens memory — Studies show that writing by hand boosts brain connectivity and helps ideas stick more deeply than typing. AI text isn’t your thinking — Large-language models can draft quickly, but you end up reading the machine’s thoughts, not your own. Useful, but not a substitute — AI can edit, summarise, […]
- [We must build AI for people; not to be a person](https://preductive.co/curated/we-must-build-ai-for-people-not-to-be-a-person/): Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, warns about Seemingly Conscious AI (SCAI). In a recent LinkedIn post, he argues that while AI isn’t conscious, it can convincingly mimic it — and that illusion is dangerous. Convincing illusion – SCAI replicates signs of consciousness so well it feels human. Perception risk – Even if not real, believing AI is conscious creates social and legal consequences. Rights confusion – Consciousness is the basis of human rights. Mistaking AI as conscious could spark debates on rights and protections for machines. Mental health impact – Reports of “AI psychosis” and unhealthy attachments are already on the […]
- [Now we use AI instead of Search, Is SEO Dead?](https://preductive.co/insights/now-we-use-ai-instead-of-search-is-seo-dead/): SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) has been the king of online visibility for years, but the game’s expanding. We’re now in the era of AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation). SEO still matters – Build authority, rank, and drive long-term traffic, but expect the grind. AEO dominates quick answers – Win snippets, “People Also Ask,” and voice searches with concise, trustworthy answers. GEO feeds the AI – Create content that ChatGPT, Perplexity, and others can summarise, cite, and trust. ∴ Kind of glad I don’t primarily make a living from SEO, would be very hard to keep up. […]
- [GPT-5: From Asking to Actually Doing](https://preductive.co/curated/gpt-5-from-asking-to-actually-doing/): We tuned into OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch, and it’s more than an upgrade. It’s a shift from “ask and answer” to “ask and it builds.” Bullet big ideas: One model, perfect balance – GPT-5 thinks just enough to give fast and deep answers without you choosing between speed or reasoning. Software on demand – From physics demos to full web apps, GPT-5 can code, design, and deliver interactive tools in minutes. Creative at scale – It builds games, apps, and visuals with surprising aesthetics and detail — even adding playful extras like custom mini-games. Voice reimagined – More natural, visual-aware, multilingual, […]
- [GPT-5 Powers Microsoft’s Copilot Suite](https://preductive.co/curated/gpt-5-powers-microsofts-copilot-suite/): We got a look at how Microsoft is rolling out GPT-5 across its Copilot ecosystem, bringing smarter, more context-aware assistance to users. Here’s what that means for productivity—via ZDNet Big ideas GPT-5 Everywhere – GPT-5 now underpins Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and the main Copilot app. Smart Mode Swap – Copilot’s new “Smart Mode” automatically picks GPT-5 for users based on task complexity. Deep Reasoning + Speed – The model can handle multi-step reasoning and complex workflows more smoothly than before. ∴ We’ve entered a new era of AI-boosted workflows, where your digital assistant knows when […]
- [Stop Letting AI Think for You](https://preductive.co/insights/stop-letting-ai-think-for-you/): Many people are using AI without any real thought. They ask it to write an email or answer a question and largely go with whatever it gives them. From a productivity perspective, it’s great they’re using AI. However, I have two concerns with this: You stop processing: You stop learning when you stop thinking. Outsourcing your reflection weakens your judgment over time. Unstructured AI is mediocre: Without context, AI becomes a confident-sounding intern. Helpful, but often wrong. Yes, AI knows measurably more than you at a knowledge level, but it doesn’t have your lived experience, your hard-earned wisdom, or the […]
- [OpenAI’s Bold Move: Not Just an App, a New Platform](https://preductive.co/curated/openais-bold-move-not-just-an-app-a-new-platform/): OpenAI isn’t building a better chatbot. They’re building your next operating system. OpenAI’s leaked strategy memo outlines a vision that goes far beyond chat. Beyond the chatbot – By 2026, ChatGPT aims to be your primary interface to the internet, replacing browsers, apps, even email clients. A physical device is coming – OpenAI plans to launch hardware, not just apps. Like Apple, they want to own the whole experience. Not SaaS, a new OS – While ChatGPT Plus has succeeded, OpenAI treats that revenue as limiting. Their real play is platform dominance. Fight for access – They fear being blocked […]
- [Denmark Moves to Copyright Your Face](https://preductive.co/curated/denmark-moves-to-copyright-your-face/): In a bold first, Denmark’s government is proposing a law that gives people copyright over their own faces and voices—aimed squarely at tackling the deepfake dilemma, via The Guardian. Your face, your copyright – If passed, the law would let Danes claim rights over digital reproductions of their likeness and voice, giving them legal power to block AI-generated deepfakes. It’s about consent – This isn’t just about celebrities. The law would cover anyone, requiring consent before someone’s image or voice is used in synthetic media. Deepfakes meet legal fire – With election deepfakes and fake videos on the rise, Denmark […]
- [Smart People Don’t Chase Goals. They Set Limits.](https://preductive.co/curated/smart-people-dont-chase-goals-they-set-limits/): We often glorify goal-setting as the path to success. But in Joan Westenberg’s sharp reflection, she challenges this idea by arguing that goals can become endless finish lines, constantly shifting further away. Instead, she suggests a more sustainable, sane approach: setting limits. Goals move the goalposts – When we hit a goal, we often just set a bigger one. The chase never ends. Limits restore agency – Limits create a defined edge. They help you choose what not to do and reclaim your time, attention, and energy. Limits breed creativity – Boundaries spark innovation. Like writing a haiku or building […]
- [Context Engineering Changes Everything](https://preductive.co/curated/context-engineering-changes-everything/): Blog Short Summary (from the article by Phil Schmid):We’ve been experimenting with context in prompt design for a while. But in his latest blog, Phil Schmid takes it further, arguing that context engineering is becoming as important as model architecture or fine-tuning when it comes to getting quality output from LLMs. Context is the new prompt engineering – Instead of tweaking prompts endlessly, context engineering builds structured, reusable inputs that improve consistency and performance. Your context is a system, not a sentence – Schmid outlines a layered system: system messages, user instructions, scratchpad memory, external data, and past interactions all […]
- [AI Prompts Hidden in Academic Papers?](https://preductive.co/curated/ai-prompts-hidden-in-academic-papers/): A recent Nikkei Asia article uncovered a strange new twist in academic publishing: researchers are secretly embedding AI prompts into their papers to influence peer reviewers—specifically prompting ChatGPT-like tools to respond with positive reviews. Invisible nudges – Researchers are hiding invisible text using HTML or LaTeX to get large language models to review their papers more favourably. Gaming the peer review process – The prompts are engineered to bias AI-generated feedback toward acceptance, risking the integrity of the review process. Publishers catching on – Platforms like arXiv and Springer Nature are now on alert and developing tools to detect this […]
- [AI in 5 Years (now 4 years), Not 10](https://preductive.co/insights/ai-in-5-years-now-4-years-not-10/): Eric Schmidt (ex-Google CEO) told Noema last year that AI is evolving so fast, we’ll be living in a fundamentally different world within five years—not ten. Bold prediction – and it wasn’t from a sci-fi futurist. Agents are coming – not just chatbots, but AI entities that reason, act, and collaborate. Millions of them – Schmidt expected agents to operate at massive scale. Pace is the shock – it’s not just what AI can do, but how fast it’s changing. ∴ The kicker? That interview was a year ago. We’ve got four years left.
- [10 ways to NOT just do it](https://preductive.co/ideas/10-ways-to-not-just-do-it/):  Adding it to tomorrow’s list, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵  Researching it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵  Telling people, you are about to do it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Learning about how others did it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Thinking about ways to automate it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Creating a mini project plan to do it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Meeting about it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Giving an update on it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Hating yourself for not doing it, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 Reading this post, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 ∴   Of course, the only thing that […]
- [Why Purposeful Productivity](https://preductive.co/services/why-purposeful-productivity/): Hey I’m Andrew the founder of Preductive. For those who are curious below is quick post explaining why I am passionate about using team momentum and AI driven productivity to improve performance. My obsession with Purposeful Productivity comes from three things: Neuroscience in Leadership: I love leadership, understanding how the brain works, and how that insight can shape better leaders, teams, and personal growth. Productivity in practice: I’ve read over 30 productivity books, experimented, failed often, and developed practical models. I’ve developed training for individuals to help them get more of the important work done, with less stress and without […]
- [Agentic AI: Why 40% of Projects Will Fail](https://preductive.co/insights/agentic-ai-why-40-of-projects-will-fail/): Gartner just released a sobering prediction (source): more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027. The culprit? Rushing in without readiness. Bold big ideas: Tech is ready—orgs aren’t – Agentic AI promises big efficiency gains, but most companies lack the digital maturity, data infrastructure, and governance to support it. The hype train derails strategy – Leadership often buys into agentic AI because it sounds exciting, not because there’s a clear business problem or use case. Operational resistance is real – Without cultural and process alignment, agentic AI becomes shelfware instead of a strategic […]
- [Your Best Work Hours Are Being Stolen](https://preductive.co/curated/your-best-work-hours-are-being-stolen/): Microsoft’s Work Trend Index shows how the “infinite workday” is reshaping productivity. Based on insights from 31,000 people and trillions of Microsoft 365 signals, it reveals that flexibility has come at a hidden cost. Meetings are stealing peak brain hours – Most meetings are set between 10am–2pm, the hours when we’re most capable of deep, focused work. Work now stretches across 7 days – A third of users work outside 9–5, often late nights and weekends. A 10pm productivity spike has emerged – We now see three work peaks: 10am, 3pm, and 10pm. Async is rising, but not enough – […]
- [MIT Study shows GPT reduces brain activity](https://preductive.co/curated/mit-study-shows-gpt-reduces-brain-activity/): Not only was the writing consider to be “soulless”, but an MIT study just released found students using ChatGPT showed reduced brain activity in areas tied to memory, creativity, and decision-making—compared to using Google or writing unaided. Here are five key points from a Time article: ChatGPT users showed less brain activity in areas tied to memory, creativity, and decision-making than those using Google or writing unaided. The writing produced with ChatGPT was rated as less creative and personal, described by experts as more “soulless.” Students preferred using ChatGPT, but neurologically it made their brains “go to sleep,” especially in […]
- [Agentic AI: What It Is and How It Transforms Business?](https://preductive.co/video/what-is-agentic-ai-and-how-can-it-transform-your-business/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic for business leaders over the last eighteen months. You’ve likely heard about AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity and wondered how they can impact your business. More recently, you might have come across the term agentic AI and felt a bit confused about what it means and how it differs from the AI you already know. This article breaks down these concepts in a straightforward way, helping you understand how AI—especially agentic AI—can add real value to your business operations. Understanding the AI Spectrum: From Basic Tools to Fully Integrated Systems […]
- [OK Brain, what have you got for me?](https://preductive.co/ideas/ok-brain-what-have-you-got-for-me/): It’s been months for me. But yesterday, I sat coffee at my side, with a blank page and wrote: “𝙊𝙆 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚?” No agenda. Just space to listen. And when I do, something surprising often surfaces. Not from the to-do list. But from somewhere deeper. “𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩.” “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 …” “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵.” It cuts across work, family, fitness. It’s a doorway into liminal thinking. A quiet, in-between space where real insight lives. Out of interest, this morning I asked AiMe (my AI agent) the […]
- [It is what it is](https://preductive.co/ideas/it-is-what-it-is/): She shrugged. “𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀.” I just observed, “𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨,” after watching her re-key the same receipt five times. Click through five screens, 5 times! Print five pieces of paper. It came about at Whitcoulls recently, when I’d simply asked for a gift exchange slip for each book I was buying. She was happy to help. Did the clicks. Printed the paper. But then that phrase, “𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀.” A sign of a system where frontline staff have no path to get it fixed, and the people who built the process are too far removed […]
- [Stop Chasing Productivity. Start Blocking It.](https://preductive.co/ideas/stop-chasing-productivity-start-blocking-it/): Every day seems to fill itself. People, emails, meetings, decisions. By the end, we wonder where the time went, and what, if anything, we accomplished. It’s not that we lack work; it’s that we lack protection for the work that matters. Time blocking is a simple practice. But simple doesn’t mean easy. We’ve all tried it, only to watch it fail under the weight of interruptions. The key is not just marking time on a calendar. The key is defending it. When you block time, make it a sanctuary. Turn off notifications. Close the door. Put your phone far away. […]
- [Unleash Your Team’s Potential with Productivity Code!](https://preductive.co/services/unleash-your-teams-potential/): At Preductive we don’t just teach productivity—we transform it. We are excited to introduce our newly developed ‘Productivity CODE’, where we unravel the complexities of workplace efficiency and turn them into actionable, simple steps. ✨ Unique Blend of Neuroscience and Productivity Systems | Our secret sauce? A blend of neuroscience and proven productivity systems like OKRs and GTD, fused with our tailored leadership and sales training. It’s a recipe for creating lasting change, ensuring that individuals not only grasp the concept but embody it, leading to a resilient transformation. 🚀 A Holistic Journey Towards Peak Productivity | We take you on […]
- [1 rule to radically improve the productivity of your team](https://preductive.co/video/1-rule-to-radically-improve-the-productivity-of-your-team/): We all know meetings suck time and energy. They also stop people having large blocks of focus time. So try this rule, to make your entire organisation more productive. 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 – NONE • Your team will become more productive with focus time • You will have less meetings and unproductive meeting gaps • Your meetings will be shorter, and outcome focused. What do you think?

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