Observations, insights, images and code from ajfisher exploring the intersection of AI, web, media and digital innovation.

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The Qantas breach proves personal data is toxic waste
Wednesday, July 2nd 2025
Another data breach, this time from Qantas, shows again that the capture and proliferation of personal data across businesses needs a rethink. We need to assume data breaches will happen, let go of the illusion of perfect security, and design accordingly.
Software engineering reimagined for the AI-Native era
Monday, October 28th 2024
AI is redefining the software development process. By viewing development through a lens of problem-solving rather than code creation, engineers can focus on outcomes and value generation - not just lines of code.

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Strategy is still a human activity
Wednesday, November 5th 2025
A week of deep strategy work with clients highlights the uniquely human capabilities that we need to keep as businesses transition to using more AI within the enterprise and across their workforces.
Hands on with Gemini CLI
Thursday, June 26th 2025
Google's new Gemini CLI arrived, so I had a play with some real dev tasks. At a first glance, it brings google on par with the other players in this space but even with a mega 1M-token context window, it doesn't change the status quo that much.
When does travel planning get seriously upended by AI?
Wednesday, February 26th 2025
AI is everywhere in the travel industry - just not where most travellers see it. Chatbots can churn out a basic itinerary, but true AI-native trip planning has a much higher bar to clear. Personalised recommendations and seamless bookings may still feel out of reach, but we might be closer to change than it seems.
After the drought: first shoots emerge for Australian retail
Monday, February 3rd 2025
After a tough few years, Australian retail is showing the first signs of stability. Challenges remain, but recent data suggests consumers are more confident, spending is increasing, and the drought may finally be coming to an end.
Follow me. I know what I'm doing... (I think)
Wednesday, June 19th 2024
Stepping suddenly from practice to enterprise leader can be daunting. This talk, given at WDC Leaders 24 explores how to navigate one of the most significant career transitions you'll ever make.
AI in 2023 - it works well enough now
Wednesday, August 30th 2023
After attending the Web Directions AI conference, it's clear 2023 brings significant advancements in AI. Yet, as its potential grows, challenges in interaction models and ethical considerations persist.
ChatGPT and Generative AI in the enterprise
Sunday, February 12th 2023
There is a lot of opportunity for Generative AI from a business technology perspective. Talking with other technology leaders, we discuss what risks and rewards may exist.
Building embodied bots with JavaScript
Saturday, August 12th 2017
Explorations of how to build bots with JavaScript that blend virtual and physical worlds, using chat interfaces like Slack to create embodied agents.
Making the move to metalsmith
Saturday, February 13th 2016
I moved this site from WP to metalsmith.io in order to get a more pure authoring experience. The result is good, though there were a few gotchas along the way.
The meandering journey of NodeBots Interchange
Tuesday, January 26th 2016
What started as a plan to simply make components work a bit better with NodeBots turned into a way of managing any firmware using JavaScript.

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