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"I just wanted to write and have a blog."

"I just wanted to write and have a blog."
I’ve walked past them countless times without seeing them – two old plaques on a wall. Then one day, I actually looked… and fell headfirst into six centuries of local history, hidden in plain sight.
There’s much to unpack in Mary Meeker’s new AI Trends report – and it’s not easy reading unless you’re deep into the subject. This post offers plain-English summaries of the eight core themes and a downloadable, business-friendly guide.
In late May, time away in Chester and a side trip to Liverpool gave my wife and me moments to explore two very different cathedrals. One wrapped us in history and warmth. The other, though grand in scale, left us searching for spirit. Both offered space for reflection.
Google’s Veo 3 generates realistic videos from simple text prompts – with sound, dialogue, and cinematic quality – that can mimic news reports and voices in multiple languages with stunning accuracy. A creative leap, or a deepfake disaster waiting to happen?