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Judging AIApril 16, 2026

How to Catch an AI Hallucination Before It Reaches a Client

A law firm sent 42 fabricated citations to a judge. A newspaper published a quote that was never said. In every case the output looked right, because looking right is what these systems are reliably good at.

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Directing AIApril 11, 2026

What Is Prompt Engineering? (And Why the Name Is Misleading)

Prompt engineering isn't a secret vocabulary or a list of magic phrases. It's the skill of describing a task precisely enough that someone who can't ask you questions could still do it well. Here's what it actually involves.

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Directing AIApril 8, 2026

10 AI Skills Every Professional Needs in 2026

Not tool tutorials — transferable skills that hold up when the tools change. Here are the ten capabilities that separate professionals who get consistent value from AI from those who get occasional wins and a lot of wasted time.

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