AI & small teams
What can a small team actually delegate?
AI can change what a small team can attempt. It also changes the work of checking results, maintaining systems and deciding who is accountable. A fast demo says little about those costs.
Start with a real task and a result someone can inspect. Compare the current process with an AI-assisted process, including review time, failures and ongoing costs. These essays document specific operating choices and changing beliefs. Technical research belongs at SimpleDirect; this collection looks at what using the technology asks of a founder.
Questions worth answering
- Who can tell whether the output is correct?
- Does the improvement survive review and maintenance costs?
- What still needs a named human owner?
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From the field
Personal accounts behind the questions. Each essay reflects when it was written.