AI Agent Skills and Model Hype

What matters is discerning the practical utility of AI advancements from the prevailing hype. Jonathan Harris examines how new AI models and agent skills are being implemented, often revealing that the real challenge lies in the surrounding infrastructure and governance, not just the core technology. This week explores the tension between convenience and control, the complexities of decentralised AI, and the critical need for robust data engineering and benchmark hygiene to ensure genuine capability.