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23/10/2026

For those who don't know what has happened globally in cyber security:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DezkU6Syvef/?exln=MW52eDJ2d3J1ZGc5cg==

16/10/2026

This has been blowing up on social media. Many of you know I have been building my own tools for a more efficient workflow.

This developer or team of developers have just taken 7 of Adobes' applications and reversed engineered them without looking at the original code through the use of AI.

A few weeks later, repeated the process on the Microsoft suite.

They also did a CAD version and most recently, FIGMA.

After they created their versions, they made the software Open Source and gave it to the world for free. They all work in Windows, Mac and Linux.

Microsoft has made moves to contact their lawyers. So far nothing from Adobe.

Will this kill Adobe and Microsoft and the others?
No. At least not yet as the Open Source versions are still not at 100%. They do work, no doubt, however, they still need some add-ons, refinement and further testing before they can knock Adobe and Microsoft off their pedestals.

I do think, the era of subscription-based software is now on borrowed time.

So, you have to wonder, who will be next in their cross hairs?

26/09/2026

Currently, building my own version of Photoshop.

So far the results are positive but more coding, more testing, having AI double and triple check my code. The app works in the browser, so its cross-platform - Windows, Mac, Linux. So, coding involves HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I have learned there are things I didn't know that I did NOT know this coding can do.

You would think I learned that lesson when I created a music player inspired by WinAmp.

Early results are impressive with PNG exports of multi-layered images as well as simple text for overlays. See images.

Adding new features; new menus; pushing the envelop as much as possible. One feature, I would love to add is to take an image: JPG, PNG, GIF and vectorize it before exporting as an SVG file all within the same interface.

Another set of features involve tools for fixing, adjusting and sharpening photos.

Let's see what the next few weeks bring.

30/07/2026

The same technique Professors use to catch Students who use AI is being used in online Resumes to by-pass automated screening programs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZaoQ_DfF0/?igsh=MW0xZ2ZrdGY3YnR0Mg==

26/07/2026

Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/edtech-platform-raises-4-5m-150000098.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADFrd5GYhVsrFe4HWzWwXneUxpxAxK1pkaTjcdU6edbIKvfpL0objt2Rz8SR1o8kHGRWPGbDXOx1xWxITh5t3JbxkyvwFQloUFCinxT7dPemujMhrS7aeNf-y_prOFsbXYozC4MuhzFTLk6gXbNk05tYt6iNuM1WkD5P4BIVMgq_

19/07/2026

A major issue in the world of AI involves how we use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude to name a few.

These AI tools are being used in specific ways inside a variety of industries. The AI companies are carefully watching what is being produced.

The impactful danger this brings to industries is that these AI companies can now create their own tools that can compete with industry standard applications.

For example, Anthropic, the creators of Claude, launched Claude Design. According to online reports Figma was/is using Claude tools. Imagine the surprise to those who use Figma when Anthropic made the announcement of their release.

Link: Claude Design - https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-design-anthropic-labs

Now, here's the difference:
Figma is specially for Designers, whereas, Claude Design is for everyone else who doesn't want to learn design.

This is just one more way to fan the flames in the argument among the Creatives vs Non-Creatives.

Why pay a real Creative when a Non-Creative devalues the project by cutting corners with AI?

Creatives using AI tools are still Creative Professionals.

However, Non-Creatives solely using AI tools cannot call themselves Creative Professionals.

This is currently becoming a problem when attempting to hire new Creatives for positions in an Organization.

Today, we’re launching Claude Design, a new Anthropic Labs product that lets you collaborate with Claude to create polished visual work like designs, prototypes, slides, one-pagers, and more.

06/06/2026

AI has flipped Video Editing as we know it!!!

Traditional video editing, more specifically, editing video with a music soundtrack was/is done by laying down the music track and editing the visuals to the music. Edits are done to the beat and changes in tempo allow for scene transitions that help propel the storytelling forward.

Well, with AI, we can now create a video sequence, have the AI analyze the video and with a short prompt have it generate a soundtrack. The prompt will describe the "vibe" you're looking to produce and the genre of music you want linked to your video.

Where I see this being beneficial is when you have to produce a last minute video presentation that has to be given within a day or so.

I have recently been involved in such a situation. Going through "budget season", not one, but three clients needed "Budget Presentation Videos". Meaning, I had to set up video shoots, collect their information for the video (one client provided nothing), had to generate AI graphics and images on topics that were discussed but had no photos for and create an opening sequence that identified the client and their organization.

Rather than go and scan my library for appropriate music or go online to find new copyright-free music, or use AI to generate music, I came across some tools that would scan my sequence and create the music based on my shots and graphics.

This is a new venture to explore deeper when you're backed up against unrealistic deadlines by clients who don't understand the complexities for video editing. They still think that making a change in a rendered video is as simple as changing a slide in PowerPoint.

18/05/2026

Things that are not discussed when the conversation on AI only focuses on the positives.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYTMNqhvXw_/?igsh=MXB3MnY3MmszZ2ljeQ==

17/05/2026

Myth: Teachers are behind if they are not using AI.

Truth: Many Teachers are being asked to use AI without clear guidance, training, or protection.

The solution is not pressure.
The solution is support.

16/05/2026

According to a Global Newswire article, posted April 7, 2026, AI in Education, which is currently estimated at $10.6B is projected to become $42.5B by 2030.

An article written back in February 25, 2026 in Yahoo Finance, makes the projected estimate between $136B - $150B by 2036.

All this is just in one industry of many!

OpenAI released ChatGPT 3 on November 30, 2022. Here we are in 2026, entrenched in the newest and latest boom with newer AI tools being launched in rapid succession to meet and solve specific niches.

Interesting times. Great times. Scary times.

What do the projections say of AI's financial impact on your industry will be in 5 or ten years from now?