The question so far
What does it take to keep control of work that depends on AI? George’s published accounts connect the question of who controls a coding agent to the question of what useful work the bill bought. They describe his own company and tools; the original limitations and later editorial notes remain on each linked essay.
Last signed position
The ability to leave is what turns dependence into a choice.
My Coding Agent Shouldn't Have a Boss · 2026-08-25
Dated developments
- 2026-07-29: a July spending account distinguishes the invoice from the accepted work it produced. Its October editorial note identifies missing workload, seat-count and acceptance evidence.
- 2026-08-25: a beta-era coding-agent account argues for an inspectable harness and an exit. Its October update directs readers to current source and limitations.
Earlier coverage, kept at its original canonical URLs.
Previously published coverage
- My Coding Agent Shouldn't Have a Boss —
- What a 3-Person Team Actually Pays for AI: July 2026 —
The amounts in this account are in USD, confirmed by the author on October 6, 2026. The phrase ‘six weeks after’ does not align with the stated July 1–8 opening period and original July 29 publication date. The exact reporting window for $214.56 and subscription seat counts are not specified here, so this account cannot reproduce a complete per-seat total or a same-workload cost comparison. Original amounts and publication date are preserved.
Open questions
- What does the current implementation actually verify?
- How much checking and rejected work accompanies an accepted result?
- What can be moved without losing the workflow?
Next checkpoint
An editor-reviewed follow-up with current implementation evidence and a comparable record of accepted work. No new result or publication date has been established.
Disclosure
George is the founder of SimpleDirect, which builds Vinci. These linked essays are his accounts, not independent product evaluations. This page collects already published coverage and open questions.