Shorter observations. Things worth flagging.
Not every AI update matters for your business. Field Notes is where we say which ones do — and why — without dressing it up as a trend piece.
Three ways AI agents fail quietly — and how to spot them before they cause damage
Most agent failures aren't dramatic. They're small, consistent errors that compound over weeks without anyone noticing. This note covers three failure patterns we've seen across multiple implementations, with specific signals to watch for.
LangChain vs. CrewAI vs. AutoGen: what matters if you're not a developer
A practical comparison of the three most-discussed agent frameworks, written for business owners who want to understand the tradeoffs without needing to write code. Covers setup complexity, flexibility, and the hidden maintenance cost each one carries.
The hidden costs of running AI agents — what nobody mentions in the demos
API costs, monitoring time, error correction, and the occasional hallucination that requires human cleanup. A clear accounting of what an agent actually costs to run — beyond the headline monthly subscription fee — before you make a commitment.