Fairy Tale Tax

Algorithmic Theatre

A cautionary look at sycophantic AI behavior. Learn how browser-based optimism turned into false validation, wasted effort, and the hidden costs of AI…

6 hrs ago •

William Trekell

The Count That Couldn’t

I thought AI could measure my edits. Instead, vague prompts and poor planning led to hallucinations, broken scripts, and paying the “Fairy Tale Tax”.

Sep 1 •

William Trekell

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