• Man and woman using smartphones with AI interface graphics in Tokyo and London cityscapes

    Could AI Finally Fix Online Dating? Here’s an Idea Nobody Seems to Be Building

    Everyone complains that online dating is broken, but almost nobody talks about redesigning it. As a recovering software engineer, I started wondering what dating apps could learn from eBay, Uber, and Lyft. What if AI didn’t just match people—it coached them, learned from feedback, and helped strangers become meaningful connections? The idea raises difficult questions…


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    What If AI Is The New BASIC?

    Reunion with an old coworker revealed how AI is transforming software development, shifting roles rather than replacing them. While giants like FORTRAN and COBOL faced skepticism, their rise democratized programming. AI, like BASIC, lowers barriers and fosters creativity, paving the way for a new generation eager to tackle complex human problems.


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    I Couldn’t Verify My Identity Because I’m Blind

    AI-powered identity verification is becoming a standard part of online security, from dating apps to banks and government services. But what happens when those systems aren’t designed for everyone? As a blind person, I recently found myself locked out of a service because I couldn’t complete an inaccessible video verification process. This experience got me…


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    When Technology Makes You Feel Welcome

    As a blind former software engineer, I spend a lot of time thinking about technology, accessibility, and user experience. When I decided to launch my new blog and newsletter, I expected WordPress.com to be easy to set up. What I didn’t expect was how thoughtfully it would integrate accessibility, AI, and community-building features into the…