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Engineering, automation, and the craft of shipping software from the NovoCreation studio.

Jun 13, 2026·Jerome A. Stevens

The Hidden Costs of Free AI Tools: Data Collection and Small Business Risks

Free AI tools often trade convenience for your data—and your customers’ data. Here are the hidden costs and safer ways to use AI without the risks.

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May 9, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

AI Agent Infrastructure: The Foundation for Intelligent Automation

AI agents promise to automate tasks and boost efficiency, but they need a solid infrastructure to run on. Here's what that looks like.

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May 9, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

The Future of AI: Why Local Compute is Essential for Data Sovereignty

The future of AI hinges on data sovereignty. Local compute is the key to unlocking it, giving individuals and businesses control over their data.

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May 2, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

AI-Powered Surveillance: Protecting Your Privacy in a Smart City

AI is changing surveillance in cities, raising big privacy questions. How can we protect our data while still enjoying the benefits of smart tech?

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May 2, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

AI Agents & Data Minimization: How to Build 'Need-to-Know' Bots

Data minimization is collecting only the data you need. Here's how to build AI agents that respect user privacy.

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Apr 11, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

AI Agent Infrastructure: Self-Hosting vs. Cloud Solutions

AI agents can be self-hosted on your own hardware, or run on cloud platforms. Each approach has tradeoffs that depend on your needs and expertise.

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Apr 11, 2026·JEROME STEVENS

AI Agent vs. Automation Script: Which Tool When?

AI agents and automation scripts both automate tasks, but they differ in adaptability and complexity. Choose the right tool for the job.

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