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Why AI Still Falls Short at Understanding Real Users

Came across a tool called Synthetic Users that simulates interviews using AI. It reminded me of a project I ran in 2023 using LLMs to generate proto-personas for my collectors. The tech is fast and can be useful in narrow cases, but it is not a replacement for real people. If you want real insight, you still need to watch real users. This post explores where synthetic interviews help and where they quietly fall apart.

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I Built This Because I Had To

How is AI really changing the way we work? This independent study explores the impact of AI on trust, stress, autonomy, and meaning in the workplace. It’s based on a survey developed and refined over months of research, and now open to participants.

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AI Won’t Kill Junior Roles, But It Will Squeeze the Middle

As AI automates routine tasks, early-career roles are not disappearing. They are being reshaped. This piece explores how the middle of the job ladder is compressing, pushing junior workers into more complex responsibilities without traditional support structures. Drawing on historical parallels, it argues that AI raises the floor rather than eliminates it, and calls for new systems of training and mentorship to meet the moment.

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Eric P. Rhodes

A semi-regular newsletter at the intersection of art, life, and tech. I write mainly to capture my own history of thought and progression, but I hope each one carries a kernel of usefulness for you too.

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Eric P. Rhodes

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Eric P. Rhodes