The Root Cause Blog

A Voice Assistant That Never Sends Your Audio to the Cloud
The AI Waiver I Wouldn't Sign
At a couple of doctor's offices recently, I was handed a waiver to sign before my appointment. It was consent for AI: the visit would be recorded through an app... Read more...
Dev Notes: The Ghost in My Machine, or Why My Assistant Kept 'Dying' While I Gamed
Dev Notes: The Ghost in My Machine, or Why My Assistant Kept 'Dying' While I Gamed
From late September to mid-October, my phone kept buzzing with the same alert while I was gaming: BRAIN DOWN. Jarvis, the assistant I run on my laptop, has a separate... Read more...
Should Kids Use AI for Homework? A Framework for Parents
Should Kids Use AI for Homework? A Framework for Parents
The question is not whether kids should use AI for homework. It is what the homework was for, and whether the tool helps or replaces that. Read more...
The Options Bot I Added After the Book, and Why It May Not Be for You
The Options Bot I Added After the Book, and Why It May Not Be for You
After the book, I added a paper-only options bot to Jarvis. Here is how it works, what it risks, and why it is not for everyone. Read more...