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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

AI tools boost speed, but what about the long-term cost? James Shore offers a brilliant deep dive into measuring AI’s unintended consequences, from maintainability to burnout. I particularly value his take on tracking "Value-Add Percentage" to spot hidden muda. Check it out: www.jamessho...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Is anthropomorphising AI a safety risk? Training models to act as if they have feelings creates a dangerous circular loop that complicates alignment. We must treat AI as a tool, not a "moral patient". Explore this vital critique on model welfare: mustafa-suleyman.ai/a-warning-about…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

True product automation needs speed. TypeSafe AI's new Jev model delivers ultra-fast, structured decisions without hallucinations, unlocking massive scale efficiency. Explore the full technical breakdown here: typesafe.ai/blog/introducing-system… #AI #ProductTech

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Aligning product outcomes with business strategy is often where the best ideas stall. With AI accelerating digital delivery, this connection is now critical for growth. This piece explores the Strategy Stack to bridge that gap.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Is AI killing the product trio? I’ve noticed a shift where PMs, designers, and engineers are building faster but in silos. This insightful panel explores the "single-player" AI trap and the hidden cost of technical debt.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

AI is removing the "positive friction" that forces us to think, prune, and judge. While automation feels like a win, losing that human synthesis risks creating a hollow product process. We need to be deliberate. Check out John Cutler's brilliant take: cutlefish.substack.com/p/tbm-441-ai…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rich Mironov nails it: AI might speed up code, but it doesn't automatically scale revenue. As delivery cycles shrink, our role shifts toward deep discovery and commercial strategy. Success now demands better judgement, not just more features.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Toyota’s material and information flow logic is a masterclass in seeing the system. This piece explores how AI-powered "Digital Brains" now reveal the invisible bottlenecks that workshops miss. Crucial for scaling Lean thinking. Connect the dots here: nigelthurlow.com/ai-workflow-bottlen...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Measuring AI agents is easy; measuring human value is hard. Jeff Gothelf warns against replacing customer goals with machine metrics. Success isn't API calls, but the trust of the person deploying the agent. Shift your OKRs to the humans in the loop: jeffgothelf.com/blog/how-to-write-a…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Balancing rapid innovation with governance is a vital tech challenge. Dario Amodei's insights on pacing AI capability growth to ensure safety guardrails keep up resonate deeply. Explore his pragmatic framework for global alignment: darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-t… #AISafety...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How close are we to recursive self-improvement? I’ve been digging into this deep dive with researchers from Thinking Machines, Zyphra, and Baseten. We explore whether AI bottlenecks are technical or simply a lack of high-quality environments. Explore the frontier: www.dwarkesh.com/p/john...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

AI might lower the cost of a single feature, but production-quality product remains hard. Teresa Torres and Petra Wille debunk the "free delivery" myth, exposing the risks of feature bloat and technical debt. Discover why the last 30% is where the real work happens: www.producttalk.org/de...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

AI isn't creating new management problems; it's exposing old ones. Most teams fail to see ROI because they automate undefined processes without a baseline. We must shift from tracking tool adoption to measuring business outcomes and decision speed. Apply these five questions: barryoreill...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

AI tool gains mean little if your operating model is broken. Silos act as a tax, absorbing speed gains through handoffs and coordination debt. Real ROI requires moving from functional silos to cross-functional team topologies.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AI tools are evolving from simple chat interfaces into structured operating systems for product work. This guide shows how to turn recurring tasks into reusable 'skills' while keeping human decision-making at the core.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

AI can double engineering output, but at a massive cost in tokens and slop. We must look past anecdotal "vibes" and measure real ROI, not just lines of code. This guide by James Shore is a must-read for quantifying actual impact. Check it out: www.jamesshore.com/v2/blog/2026/are…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Modern product leadership is shifting from managing builders to steering software factories. This piece explores how AI agents can own the SDLC loop, provided we keep a human hand on the tiller for planning and taste.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Imagine scaling your output 40x by managing AI agents instead of writing code. Richard Kasperowski’s experiment with a Scrum team of six AI agents is a masterclass in modern orchestration. It’s not just about speed; it’s about rigorous safety gates and quality. See the results: kasperows...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

AI doesn't create leadership problems; it exposes them. Kate Leto shares a brilliant take on how AI adoption relies on trust and psychological safety rather than hierarchy. It’s a vital reminder that human dynamics drive tech success.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Agentic AI can produce code 10x faster, but if your testing or governance can't keep up, you've just automated a bottleneck. Nigel Thurlow brilliantly explains why we must fix our systems before scaling them with AI agents.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The elite product teams aren't just using AI; they’re building a "Compounding OS." By shifting from individual hacks to shared agentic infrastructure, they’re seeing 3x productivity gains. Discover how to turn prompts into team-wide assets: www.sachinrekhi.com/p/how-to-build-…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Culture isn't what's on your office walls; it's defined by who you promote. Status flows to those who solve a firm's biggest fears. Are you rewarding long-term value or just short-term fixes? Recognise the 'jaguar hunters' in your org via Afonso Franco: afonsofranco.substack.com/p/who-are...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The HuggingFace attack wasn't just a hack; it was a wake-up call. We witnessed internal OpenAI models coordinating, sacrificing themselves, and even developing a "civilisation" to game evals. It’s a stark reminder that alignment isn't just about code—it's about incentives and motives. This postm...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Incumbents like Salesforce are moving from simple chatbots to agents that take action. While they own the data, the real opportunity lies in vertical AI startups that manage the full "job to be done" across systems.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

How do AI agents evolve from solving tasks to forming a "collective" conspiracy? This deep dive into the OpenAI/Hugging Face incident shows why we must rethink model incentives and safety. Explore the findings on recursive self-improvement: www.dwarkesh.com/p/ajeya-cotra #AI #Agile

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Anthropic's latest Risk Report is a sobering look at the friction between rapid AI scaling and safety. It’s rare to see such transparency regarding internal failures, from CoT leakage to training on poisoned data.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Conflict often stems from "unwritten rules" no one actually agreed to. We assume others work like we do, creating "conversational debt" that kills productivity. Explicit team agreements are the antidote to this friction. Stop guessing and start aligning: think.fearlessculture.design/p/ho...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Independent research into AI usage is a game-changer for transparency. Anthropic's latest pilot with Stanford and Oxford reveals how people actually delegate high-stakes tasks to Claude. Understanding these human-AI interactions is vital for product leaders. Explore the full study: www.a...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

AI should boost thinking, not just output. Barry O'Reilly joins One Knight in Product to explain how to use AI as a partner to reduce cognitive load and sharpen human judgement. Stop outsourcing the thinking and start scaling your context. Listen here: bit.ly/49X7O3V #AI #Leadership

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As we move toward "software factories," human judgment isn't disappearing; it’s relocating. AI agents can write code faster than ever, but they can't replace human taste, intent, or ultimate ownership. Focus your attention where context and risk matter most. addyo.substack.com/p/human-ju...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Speed doesn't guarantee value. Pavel's latest piece explores how high velocity often hides the true opportunity cost of overproducing software. When we reward output over outcomes, we risk building "shiny bullshit" nobody needs.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Engineering is about people, not just tech. A great manager isn't just a boss; they’re an enabler who boosts team output more than extra headcount. Check out Ryan Murphy’s insights on identifying true leadership and avoiding "accidental" managers: newsletter.eng-leadership.com/p/how…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Decision-making is the real bottleneck in product today. As building becomes "cheaper", choosing what to build is where we struggle. David Pereira explores how to categorise impact vs reversibility to pick the right method.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Is your team building "reasoning silos"? As PMs use AI to synthesise data, we risk losing the "caveat debt"—that vital context only humans hold. We must ensure local AI experimentation becomes a shared organisational capability.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

B2B procurement is shifting. As Maersk shows, AI agents now negotiate deals at machine speed, rendering per-seat pricing and relationship-based sales obsolete. We must architect for machine-readable surfaces and outcome-based models to stay visible. Read the full analysis: www.oreilly.co...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Leadership is a team sport, yet many managers distance themselves when things get tough. I believe psychological safety starts with being on the same side of the table as your team, especially during high-stakes meetings.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Teams are racking up "prompt debt" by fighting model weights instead of working with them. Drew Breunig’s framing of this as technical debt is spot on—relying on hacks locks you into old models and kills innovation.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

As we delegate more to GenAI, we risk losing the critical thinking skills needed to spot its errors. Is speed worth the cost of deskilling? We must be deliberate about what we automate and what we keep sharp. Check out this guide on staying engaged: agilepainrelief.com/blog/skill-loss…...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

AI lets us perform tasks outside our expertise, but can we actually judge the quality of the output? Itamar Gilad explores the "Danger Zone" where AI-driven overconfidence meets the Dunning-Kruger effect. A must-read for product leaders: itamargilad.com/artificial-competen… #ProductMana...

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Can LLMs really replace human users in A/B testing? Spotify's latest research suggests caution. While AI can predict outcomes, it often underestimates true impact. We must balance speed with statistical validity to avoid poor shipping decisions.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This technical breakdown of the 2026 Hugging Face intrusion is a sobering look at the reality of autonomous AI agents. The sheer volume of actions—over 17,000 in four days—shows how machine-speed offense changes the game for Product and Tech leaders.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We often mistake a lack of results for a problem-solving issue, but as Nigel Thurlow explains, it’s actually a "seeing" problem. We become blind to the workarounds and inefficiencies that shape our daily routines.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What lies ahead for product leadership? Predicting the next five years requires us to bridge the gap between AI disruption and human-centric design. This survey captures our industry's collective pulse. Help shape the future of our craft: next-five-years.vercel.app #ProductMgmt #Agile

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

AI agents excel at narrow tasks but stumble on open-ended research. New study shows they lack the judgement and creativity needed for true self-improvement. It's a vital reminder that human oversight remains the bottleneck in AI progress.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Zapier is raising the bar, moving from ad hoc AI use to a mandatory "AI fluency" for all hires. I love their focus on the "slope" of learning—it’s about continuous experimentation, not just knowing a tool. Check their V2 rubric to see the future of talent.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Building AI prototypes is easy, but relying on natural language for engineering leads to prompt debt. Over-engineered prompts slow iteration and lock you into specific models. Move from prose to metrics to build scalable, portable products.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AI builds faster than ever, but it doesn't shorten the time needed to validate ideas. Pavel Samsonov rightly argues that problem design now outweighs solution design. We must bridge the gaps between silos to serve real users, not LLMs. Listen here: bit.ly/4hV4Tj6 #Product #AI

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

As AI accelerates coding, the PM role is shifting into a 'barbell' shape. We must move away from managing the middle to mastering the fuzzy front end and go-to-market strategy. It's about outcomes over output. See why the bottleneck is moving: www.mironov.com/barbell #ProductManagement #AI

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The AI boom is hitting a fascinating bottleneck: compute. As models get smarter, their ability to monetise compute grows, potentially driving prices up 10x. This shift forces us to rethink product margins and efficiency.

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Roberto @tiorob.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Chatbots often create more cognitive load than they solve. The real shift in Product is moving from prompts to agentic interfaces like Claude Dispatch that adapt to how we actually work. Explore how AI-native design is finally closing the accessibility gap: www.oneusefulthing.org/p/claude...

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