Thoughts...

Rebooting my blog, with a little more focus...

  1. The future of autonomous driving is not on public roads

    The biggest advances in autonomous driving are likely to happen in controlled industrial environments long before fully autonomous vehicles become commonplace on public roads.

  2. The hidden timer in my car

    A warning light on my Volvo turned out to be a reminder of the hidden cost of complexity in modern cars.

  3. Copilot Cowork just got a price tag

    I looked at my own Copilot Cowork usage and the numbers surprised me. So how can we control costs in a world of variable pricing for generative and agentic AI?

  4. Revisiting a 2017 CTO pitch — and connecting the dots with AI

    Revisiting a 2017 CTO pitch with the help of AI, and using it to connect ideas that only made sense with experience.

  5. From Bletchley to a nationwide AI community — and a vibe-coded website

    How this non-developer created the new UK AI User Groups website, with the assistance of generative AI.

  6. The path to vCTO

    Moving into a new role at Node4, and reflecting on a journey that started with a poorly-timed request for a CTO position.

  7. The quiet dystopia of modern work

    A reflection on how modern work is occasionally drifting towards one-way communication, performative meetings, and AI-mediated leadership.

  8. What does a CTO do? It depends — and that’s the point

    The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role sounds self-explanatory, yet it varies widely between organisations. Here’s what sits at the core, and why context matters.

  9. ABBA Voyage and the future of live performance

    ABBA Voyage is more than a concert. It is a mixed reality performance that challenges what we mean by “live” and hints at the future of entertainment.

  10. The true cost of complexity in modern cars

    A failed steering system leads to a reflection on modern car design, rising repair costs, and why ownership no longer behaves as expected.