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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisThe 10% Game The Dead Internet is real. By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated. Half of all traffic is already bots. For marketers, this changes everything: - Your engagement metrics? Mostly fake. - Your ad clicks? Bots clicking for bots. - Your viral campaign? Algorithms talking to algorithms. When only 10% of the internet is human, strategy isn't optional—it's survival. The winners will: - Stop chasing vanity metrics - Find where real humans actually gather (hint: it's not in public feeds) - Master micro-communities over mass reach - Verify authenticity before spending a dollar The new marketing truth: Would you rather reach a million bots or a thousand real buyers? Your competitors are still buying bot traffic and celebrating fake engagement. Meanwhile, the smartest brands are building authentication systems, private communities, and human-verified channels. The dead internet isn't coming. It's here. The only question: Are you marketing to machines or the 10% that matters? #DeadInternetTheory #MarketingStrategy #DigitalMarketing #AIMarketing #MarketingTrends2025 #ArtificialIntelligence #BotTraffic #GenerativeAI #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation https://lnkd.in/e55ubC2EThe Internet is Dying: AI, Bots, and The End of Human ContentThe Internet is Dying: AI, Bots, and The End of Human Content
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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisThis week’s AI/ML scroll 🧠 Just sharing some AI/ML posts I found useful this week, if you're into this stuff, you'll probably enjoy these too. 🔹 Qwen3 Mixture-of-Experts From Scratch by Sebastian Raschka, PhD 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2gaQrrM 🔹 Context Engineering by Victoria Slocum 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eR6sWCzW 🔹 Agentic RAG Workflow by Pavan Belagatti 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBdQhubi 🔹 UV Cheatsheet for Python Devs by Akshay Pachaar 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evFPtZc5 🔹 Conversational Modeling (Parlant) by Mayank 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edD5zRiW 🔹 Opik – LLM Eval Framework by Claire Longo 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcfiVDHf 🔹 AI Engineering = Data Engineering (mostly) by Paul Iusztin 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ec7kyKHB 🔹 Agent Communication Protocol (ACP) by Pallavi Ahuja 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dRxaJbvu 🔹 The ML Engineer's Bookshelf by Miguel Otero Pedrido 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZRsUj9J 🔹 Not everything connected with an LLM is an AI Agent by Rakesh Gohel 🔗 https://lnkd.in/diMwZQNR 🔹 Visualize GitHub Repos as Graphs by Avi Chawla 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWwRWGwX AI Observability by Aurimas Griciūnas 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esqM7Mf5 🔹 Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Sumanth P 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dnEfdBuj 🔹 What Real AI Teams Look Like by Shantanu Ladhwe 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dsXGDpei 🔹 Breaking into AI (from zero) by Shivani Virdi 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eA3EunJE 🔹 Your First Local RAG Project by Shirin Khosravi Jam 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaRUxuSU 🔹 GitHub Analyst Agent + MCP by Arindam Majumder 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epu2wVHW 🔹 NotebookLM Video Overviews in 4 Minutes by Tony Kipkemboi 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRDrUf93 🔹 CodeIndexer – OSS alt to Sourcegraph by Lumina Wang 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSJzrkXQ ✨ Bonus: If you're looking for more sharp minds to follow in AI/ML, here are a few I keep learning from: Abby Morgan Maxime Labonne Clelia Astra Bertelli Banias Baabe Eduardo Ordax Lena Hall Lena Shakurova Aishwarya Srinivasan Aishwarya Naresh Reganti Alex Razvant Timur Bikmukhametov, PhD Maria Vechtomova Alex Cinovoj Brianna Bentler 👇 Found something interesting this week? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to see what you’re reading, building, or bookmarking.
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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisUsing AI to reduce workload on our busy CEO: One thing that Dr. Lisa Palmer is good at when coaching me is pointing out when I've over-complicated something. Many of my deliverables are basically prescriptions to clients about how to use AI and why. I have an urge to explain as much as I can about "how AI works under the covers". This leads to sharing too much detail. Several times, Lisa has looked at what I'm about to deliver and says a version of "that's too complicated, simplify it like this _____". Some point soon I'll make myself a very simple agent that is trained on her PhD research, her book, and her blog posts. Before sending deliverables to a client I'll feed them to this agent and get the agent to check if I'm explaining things at the right level. *I'll still be accountable for what's delivered*. The agent won't deliver the final result to the client. It'll deliver it to me, I'll look at it, accept or edit it, and deliver it to the client.
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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisIs 55 the new retirement age? Not by choice. A growing number of professionals in their mid-50s are finding themselves pushed out of the workforce, long before they’re ready to retire. New data shows that workers aged 55–64 face significantly longer periods of unemployment than younger peers. And even those still employed are bracing for what might be their final role. Why? - Flattened org structures are eliminating senior roles - AI is reshaping jobs, often favoring younger talent - Salary expectations and perceived adaptability are under scrutiny Most can’t afford to retire early. Instead, they’re recalibrating by taking pay cuts, switching industries, or accepting roles below their experience level. 🔗 Read more with the link in our caption.
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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisEveryone knows there is a 🎸 rocking 🌟 1980s chart topper about complex systems safety and quality management, and that it mentions C. Northcote Parkinson by name. It is common knowledge among everyone who thinks about quality and security at scale, that this total banger of an 80s hit was written at the dawn of our profession, to immortalize us and our work. The existence of the song is not some niche knowledge that only I carry around in my head. Surely not. https://lnkd.in/eDRgpRkB
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John Simpson reposted thisJohn Simpson reposted thisHappy Friday, I want to take a moment to say... thank you. Over the past day, I’ve been overwhelmed (in the best way) by the love, encouragement, career support, and genuine connections I’ve received since my last post. Thank you. Truly. To everyone who reached out — whether it was to offer a kind word, share your own story, connect me with an opportunity, or just let me know I wasn’t alone — thank you from the bottom of my heart. From kind messages to shared stories… from referrals to offers of career coaching… every single interaction has meant something to me. As someone who has been in the trenches emotionally and professionally, I can’t put into words how much it’s moved me. I’m grateful. I’m choked up. And I’m not taking any of it for granted. You didn’t have to take the time… but you did. You pointed me in the right direction when I felt lost. You showed up when I needed it most. I’ve been emotional (still am), and deeply, genuinely moved by every message, every connection, every act of support. It reminded me that community still matters. People still care. And that maybe — just maybe — we all have more power to lift each other up than we realize. But here’s the thing about me: I can’t keep these blessings to myself. This post isn’t just an update — it’s an invitation. Let me be the bridge. Let me reach back. Because we are only as strong as the people we pull up with us. I'm writing this for the people who are in the same boat I was in: exhausted, scared, anxious, stuck… but too afraid to post or say it out loud. I'm writing this for those who don't know how to start the conversation. I'm writing this to say you’re not alone — and that sometimes the smallest message or act of vulnerability can open a door. If my openness helped bring support my way, then I want to use that reach to help you too. Because we are only as strong as the people we reach back to pull up. The job market is tough. The working climate is uncertain. But what isn’t uncertain is the power of community — and the importance of showing up for each other with love, encouragement, and care. If you’re reading this and you need a listening ear, a push, a connection — I got you. To know me is to know I wear my heart proudly, and I’m learning to lean into that vulnerability, not away from it. It’s not weakness— it’s where the real strength is. If I can help change the world by putting more love into it… then I’ll give it my blood, sweat, and tears. If you need someone to talk to, share with, or brainstorm with— I’m here. And if you’re reading this and you were one of the many who reached out, please know: you made a difference. Let’s keep each other going Let’s keep showing up for each other Let’s keep building together Let’s keep pushing love forward #PayItForward #OpenToWork #MentalHealthAwareness #JobSearchSupport #Gratitude #CareerTransitions #VulnerabilityIsStrength #CommunityMatters #WeAllWeGot #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #JobSearchJourney
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John Simpson reposted thisThere are so many of us struggling right now, not because of lack of attempting to join a team, to be a trusted and responsive addition, but because so many times we simply haven't been given the true chance of even consideration or the respect of a response for rejection. This market is brutal, but if you either know of an opportunity or can simply repost, please reach out. All of us either need a helping hand or can be one.John Simpson reposted thisBeing transparent right now... The tears fall as I write this because I’m scared. My anxiety and emotions are at an all-time high. I’ve been laid off for 7 months. I’ve applied to countless jobs — roles I’m more than qualified for, roles I’ve even dreamed of — only to be met with rejections or complete silence. Despite having 7+ years of professional experience, I keep hitting walls. I've done everything: conferences, networking, resume rewrites, workshops, mentorship calls, constant pivots… and still, nothing. My savings are nearly gone. And the emotional toll is real. Back in January, I reached a breaking point. When life feels like it’s closing in, you forget which way is up. And as a man in America, especially a Black man in America, you're forced to internalize the hard truth that no one is coming to save you. That the world often expects you to suffer in silence, to keep going without showing cracks. But I’m not hiding my cracks anymore. I’ve grown since that low point, and I understand that ending it all would only create a cycle of pain for those I love. But today, I’m not too proud to say: I need help. If you're reading this and can offer: A referral A conversation An opportunity Even just a kind word …I will receive it with gratitude. I’m talented. I’m resilient. And I’m still here. But I need someone to see me — really see me — and give me a chance. #OpenToWork #MentalHealthAwareness #JobSearchJourney #BlackProfessionals #TransparencyMatters #Resilience #HireBlackTalent #OpportunityNeeded
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John Simpson reposted thisI work with Swati. She's absolutely excellent at showing people how to do new things, she understands AI well and absorbs its many developments quickly, and she's a pleasure to work with. She's also grounded in hands-on SaaS experience and CS education. That's valuable when applying AI in real life business.John Simpson reposted thisHad an incredible sales coaching session with the Yelp team this week, where we didn't just talk about AI, we used it live and watched sales workflows transform in real-time. What we covered: - Real sales scenarios with hands-on practice - Best-practice prompt templates tailored for sales workflows - The shift from generic outreach to personalized, AI-assisted selling In just one session, the team uncovered powerful ways AI could supercharge their workflows: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 that once took 4–5 hours per week per client? Done in minutes, with deeper, more insightful, and actionable results. 𝟮. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 instantly converted into clean, digital summaries ready for follow-up. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 that truly understand client context and deal history. 𝟰. "𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲" as a live sales coach to prepare for important calls and practice tough conversations. 𝟱. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 like "ghosting", with AI-crafted re-engagement strategies that actually work. Huge shoutout to Phuong Tran, for leading from the front, not only by initiating this effort but by creating the space for her team to explore, experiment, and embrace an AI-first mindset. This is what true leaders do! And kudos to the entire team for showing up with curiosity and leaving ready to launch with an AI-first mindset. This is what modern sales enablement looks like. ___ Curious about what an AI-first mindset could look like for your team? DM me or drop a comment
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Jeff Nyman - vere nice back and forth ... The things that people are mentioning here really strike me as unneccessary roadblocks in the hiring process. Between that, neurodivergence, and prejudice, not to mention greed politics facoratism and meism ... it is surprising all devs haven't unionized.
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Jeff Nyman - this hightlights the point that following correct guidelines and standards and having good reasoning for rules of thumb is important and why collaboration is important.. and also show the silliness of enforcing the testing ... a gazillion lines of code to test your double-wide 5 page function takes a lot of time to write, a lot of time to debug and fix, and then isn't that code also supposed to be tested by automation? Figure that as 40 man hours ... Those 40 man hours could have been condensed to 2, by messaging another developer who in turn would have said "if i can't see the whole function (on an 80 wide 25 line terminal, it "probably" needs to be broken down, or rearchitected. Another 5 hours devoted to quality control on the function in question and the tests would be totally of no value.
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John Simpson liked thisJohn Simpson liked thisThe best candidates I’ve seen get jobs all had one thing in common: They were eager to learn. Not just from training or courses - but from feedback, mistakes, and people around them. I’ve seen brilliant people get passed over for promotions because they couldn’t handle being corrected. I’ve watched talented individuals get stuck because they thought they had all the answers. Here’s what being teachable actually looks like: • Asking questions when you don’t understand something • Saying “I was wrong” when you make a mistake • Listening to feedback without getting defensive • Admitting when you need help • Being curious about better ways to do things The people who advance fastest aren’t the ones who know the most. They’re the ones who learn the fastest. Your ego might tell you that admitting you don’t know something makes you look weak. But in reality, it makes you look confident enough to grow. The moment you think you know everything is the moment you stop growing. And the moment you stop growing is the moment you start falling behind. Stay curious. Stay humble. Stay teachable. What’s the best piece of feedback you’ve received that changed how you work? ♻️Reshare if you found this insightful! 👊I’m Ford Coleman, follow me for all things business & career growth.
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John Simpson reacted on thisJohn Simpson reacted on thisThe 10% Game The Dead Internet is real. By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated. Half of all traffic is already bots. For marketers, this changes everything: - Your engagement metrics? Mostly fake. - Your ad clicks? Bots clicking for bots. - Your viral campaign? Algorithms talking to algorithms. When only 10% of the internet is human, strategy isn't optional—it's survival. The winners will: - Stop chasing vanity metrics - Find where real humans actually gather (hint: it's not in public feeds) - Master micro-communities over mass reach - Verify authenticity before spending a dollar The new marketing truth: Would you rather reach a million bots or a thousand real buyers? Your competitors are still buying bot traffic and celebrating fake engagement. Meanwhile, the smartest brands are building authentication systems, private communities, and human-verified channels. The dead internet isn't coming. It's here. The only question: Are you marketing to machines or the 10% that matters? #DeadInternetTheory #MarketingStrategy #DigitalMarketing #AIMarketing #MarketingTrends2025 #ArtificialIntelligence #BotTraffic #GenerativeAI #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation https://lnkd.in/e55ubC2EThe Internet is Dying: AI, Bots, and The End of Human ContentThe Internet is Dying: AI, Bots, and The End of Human Content
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