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Google Gemini Notebooks vs. NotebookLM:
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-04-14Exploring GLM 5.1, the new open-source frontier AI model from Z.AI that challenges proprietary systems with 1,700-step autonomous agent capabilities. -

The Economics of Free and Infinite Knowledge
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-04-12How the End of Information Scarcity is Redefining Human Value. For centuries, progress has been driven by closing gaps—between effort and output, knowledge and decision, intention and execution. But a new dynamic is emerging: Artificial Intelligence isn’t just erasing the gap in what we know; it’s erasing the gap in what we can do. We’ve… -

GLM 5.1: Why This Open Source AI Release Changes the Agent Game
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-04-11Exploring GLM 5.1, the new open-source frontier AI model from Z.AI that challenges proprietary systems with 1,700-step autonomous agent capabilities. -

Claude What Changed and What It Means
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-04-06Did Anthropic just send a warning shot to all Agent builders? Impacts to OpenRouter, Cursor, Agent Zero, and OpenClaw For a while, many people used Claude models through third-party tools as if a normal subscription was enough to power everything. That is changing fast. Anthropic has now clarified that Claude subscription access is meant for… -

Local AI Sovereignty: Deploying Ollama, Gemma 4, OpenWebUI, and n8n
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-04-04With 64GB of RAM and the latest Ryzen AI silicon, you are no longer a mere consumer of AI—you are a host. This setup leverages AMD’s XDNA architecture to run Gemma 4 and / or and Qwen 3.5 locally, ensuring your data never leaves your machine while providing a professional-grade automation suite via Docker. This… -

What Are Foundational AI Models and Why They Matter
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-28ALthough not much has changed, I am revisiting this topic ( Original 2024 post: What are LLMS ) as it has been a while, players and concepts are clearer now, Hope this helps! What Exactly Is a Foundational Model? A foundational model is a powerful, general-purpose system trained on enormous amounts of information, designed to… -

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks: Context-Aware AI Collaboration
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-25Imagine having an intelligent assistant that doesn’t just answer questions, but understands the full context of your projects, your OneNote files. synthesizes information across sources, and helps you brainstorm, draft, and visualize ideas. Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks is designed to do exactly that. This new capability, integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, represents a major… -

Microsoft Copilot Evolution – March 2026 UPDATE
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-22Summary: March 2026 Microsoft’s Copilot Reorg: What It Means for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform On March 17, 2026, Microsoft announced a significant reorganization of its Copilot efforts, aimed at turning Copilot from a collection of related features into a coherent, end‑to‑end AI system across consumer and enterprise products. For technical audiences working with… -

OpenClaw its Good but AgentZero is my choice
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-15OpenClaw (formerly known as Clawdbot, Moltbot). It’s remarkable how quickly a tool can become indispensable once you integrate it into your daily routine. I still remember my first week using it—curiously has taken the productivity world by storm, and for good reason! With its impressive range of features, it has captured the attention of countless… -

Streamlining Agent Zero: Skill Errors Back to Basics
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-11When I first started experimenting with Agent Zero, I wanted to keep things totally “temporary” and isolated from my own data. My mindset was simple: I didn’t want the Docker container saving any clutter to my computer. I wanted it to start fresh every time. For a few days, this worked well. Agent Zero was… -

Why Passkeys Are Becoming Essential for Online Security
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-03-08Lately I have been noticing so many sites asking to move from passwords to passkeys. As our digital landscape evolves, the need for stronger authentication methods has never been more critical. Passkeys are emerging as a robust alternative to traditional passwords, promising enhanced security and a user-friendly experience. Passkeys Replace “What You Know” with “What… -

WordPress Maintenance: Fleet Management Update 2026
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-02-28f you’ve been following my journey for a while, you might remember my original post about managing multiple WordPress sites. Back then, having three or four sites felt like a lot. Fast forward to today, and if you’re a developer, agency owner, or even a serial hobbyist, that number has likely tripled. The problem remains…
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