Rethinking Knowledge Work With AI

A ThorstenMeyerAI.com essay traces the growth of knowledge work and examines why generative AI is aimed at office tasks.

10 AI Writing Assistants To Match Different Writing Goals In 2027

A 2027 guide compares 10 writing assistants for drafting, essays, dictation and handwritten notes, while flagging features buyers should verify.

Chrome Zero-Day News: Attackers Use An XML Bug, So Check Your Version

Google says attackers are exploiting a high-severity Chrome XML flaw. Check for the November 9 update and restart Chrome to apply it.

Can Google’s New AI Chips Help Break Nvidia’s Hold On AI Hardware?

Google announced TPU 8tx for confidential inference and TPU 8i Max for long-context workloads. Both are expected in 2027, with performance claims untested.

A Guide To Brand Citations And AI Search Traffic Declines

A proposed citation-tracking workflow would monitor AI search answers and competitor links, but its traffic-recovery claims still need testing.

Social Security Strategies For Retirees With Kids

A Kiplinger case study shows how a teenager’s benefits may affect a couple’s claiming decision, alongside spousal and survivor income.

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches $1 Trillion Again: AI’s Part In The Story

China’s goods surplus reached $1.043 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026, as chip and computer exports surged amid AI infrastructure demand.

The Fridge Hack Allegation: France’s Evidence Against Iran

France attributes October attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems to an IRGC cyber unit, citing technical indicators and opening a judicial investigation.

Can Instagram’s AI Correctly Tell Who Is A Teen?

Meta says Instagram will use AI globally to place suspected 13-to-17-year-olds in Teen Accounts, but it has not disclosed error rates.

Apple’s AI By The Pack: A Closer Look At Usage Packs

Apple has begun offering one-time AI usage packs for Creator Studio, but it has not disclosed how much work the $49.99 pack covers.