The Signal

Notes on AI that actually matter.

A short read every Monday — one real story from the field, one practical takeaway for businesses and individuals. Built to cut through the noise, not add to it.

Issue 03 · Monday, June 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Klarna Replaced 700 People With AI. Then It Hired Them Back.

The most famous "AI replaced humans" story quietly became the opposite. The lesson isn't that AI failed — it's where it failed, and why that line matters before you cut.

Issue 02 · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Nadella's "Future of the Firm," Translated for the Rest of Us

Microsoft's CEO just wrote down the most important AI idea most small companies haven't heard yet. Here's the version that applies to you.

Issue 01 · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read

AI Made Duolingo Faster. Did It Make Them Ship More?

The most-cited AI productivity story has a footnote everyone skips — and it's the part that actually matters for your business.

Issue 04 — Monday, June 29. A new real-world story, same lens. Check back Monday.