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💡 AI doesn’t just change how code is written – it changes expectations and outcomes. In the final section of Jellyfish’s AI Adoption Guide, we explore how expectations for engineering leaders are evolving as AI becomes embedded across the SDLC. Because the organizations pulling ahead are treating AI as a transformation, not a tooling upgrade. Inside, you’ll explore: - Why AI adoption is quickly becoming a leadership mandate, not an option - How to balance ambitious goals with realistic expectations - What cultural investments are required to sustain long-term gains - How data can be used to align executives and engineering teams The teams that win in the AI era won’t just have better tools – they’ll have leaders who know how to guide change. Download today: https://lnkd.in/dut_6WpQ

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Kernel aims to support every protocol that an AI agent needs to do its work. Today we’re introducing support for WebDriver BiDi, a W3C open protocol that allows agents to access and navigate websites. BiDi enables first-class support for Vibium, a new browser agent framework from the creator of Selenium. We’ve partnered with the Vibium team to build a native integration with Kernel browsers, which you can try on our platform today. We'll continue enhancing our platform to provide bleeding edge support for AI agents to access the internet. Give Vibium x Kernel a try and let us know how it goes!

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If you’re a CEO/founder or PE operator and your tech org is: ❌ Shipping late ❌ Stuck in reactive mode ❌ Struggling through the Series A/B jump, or post-acquisition integration or after a major release It’s not “a delivery problem.” It’s an operating model problem. At the inflection point, the old playbook breaks: what worked at 10 engineers fails at 40… and breaks again across multiple products/teams. That’s where I come in as a fractional CTO: - Spot platform and delivery risks before they hit revenue and retention - Rebuild execution rituals (prioritization, ownership, release confidence) without derailing the roadmap - Align architecture + team structure to your value-creation plan (growth, margin, or exit timeline) If you’re feeling the strain of growth, I can help you turn “busy and reactive” into predictable shipping, and a platform that scales. #CTO #SaaS #StartupScale #PrivateEquity #TechStrategy

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Spotify’s use of AI to automate large-scale engineering work highlights how agentic tools are already reshaping how enterprise software is built, maintained, and deployed. When you pair that with OpenAI saying GPT-5.3-Codex was instrumental in creating itself, it really drives home how fast this space is moving.

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The ITS Premier League Tables “RUDA” From January 2021 through today, our team has worked hand‑in‑hand with NYCDOT’s System Engineering group to develop RUDA, the world’s first‑of‑its‑kind, complete, non‑SaaS AI‑ITS‑Pro V2X‑ready platform. Powered by AI agents and built for every class of roadway, RUDA is positioned as a game‑changer for global transportation challenges. It promises a qualitative leap toward a safer, more efficient, and greener future—enhancing traffic safety, boosting operational efficiency, reducing congestion, and cutting emissions for a more sustainable and livable environment. Special recognition goes to Director Mohamad Talas and the maintenance team led by Prentiss Leary, for their invaluable contributions, which have enabled this innovative solution RUDA to integrate seamlessly with NYCDOT infrastructure. *RUDA*is a V2X‑ready technology that builds on connected‑autonomous‑vehicle (CAV) capabilities, allowing vehicles and infrastructure to exchange real‑time data for safer, more efficient mobility. It is unique and game‑changing—there is nothing like it before it, and it will reshape the industry long after it, delivering bus‑signal priority and emergency‑vehicle preemption as core features. By harnessing AI and accurate real‑time data, RUDA consolidates planning, design, operations, safety and CAV integration into a single central hub, aligning with the U.S. administration’s goal to boost government efficiency and cut costs. Implementing RUDA can eliminate redundant sections, reduce headcount, and restructure agencies to slash massive operating expenses, delivering lower costs, rock‑solid performance, minimal maintenance and unmatched accuracy in all weather conditions. This represents a qualitative leap toward a better, more livable urban environment. https://lnkd.in/dpK4Uzwx https://lnkd.in/d3nkQ8Mq

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More than $4 trillion in equity compensation (RSU, ISO, ESPP etc) remains unmanaged for employees. Founded by veterans in this field, Grantd helps financial advisors transform this complex, often-overlooked benefit into actionable tax-informed strategies for clients and new business opportunities for advisories. We’re excited to see our strategic partners share this vision and place their trust in the team.

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💳 Chargeback fees and micro-transactions: a structural issue I am involved in a long-running community software project that offers $1 micro-transactions for access to bandwidth-consumable downloads. However, even at the nominal value of $1, there are individuals that deem it appropriate to file credit card chargebacks with their banks in order to get their money refunded after downloading our software. Chargebacks trigger a $20 flat fee, regardless of transaction size. Over the past 2 years, we have therefore recorded: • 21 credit card chargebacks • $21 in disputed transaction value • $420 in chargeback fees charged by Shopify This is a 2000% penalty on top of lost revenue. When we raised this with Shopify, we were told that: “The banks set the chargeback fees, and Shopify has no influence over them.” While banks may set underlying network fees, Shopify’s decision to pass these on as a flat, non-proportional charge creates a significant burden for merchants operating legitimate micro-transaction models. We actively contest disputes (≈50% win rate), block chargeback users, use mitigation tooling, and provide clear disclosures. Despite this, a single $1 chargeback still results in a $20 administrative cost. This fee structure may be reasonable for high-value transactions. For micro-transactions, community projects, and low-margin digital services, it is economically misaligned. A proportional or tiered approach would better reflect transaction risk while continuing to protect the payments ecosystem. To give a positive example of how things can be done differently; whenever someone disputes their $1 at PayPal, we get refunded at no cost to us, with no further admin fees. Sharing this in the hope that platforms and payment providers continue to engage on how micro-transaction models can be supported sustainably. #shopify #payments #chargebacks #microtransactions #platformeconomics #ecommerce

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