Writing
Writing
Doug Liles writes essays on applied AI, govtech, AI agents, and special-district governance — published on Medium and indexed here. New pieces land on Medium first; this is the running index.
Essays
The 8 most recent, newest first. Each opens the full piece on Medium.
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June 1, 2026
Beyond the Hype: A Field Guide to AI for Special Districts
A governance-first playbook for district leaders separating real AI value from vendor hype — guardrails, human ownership, and the five high-value, low-risk uses.
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March 27, 2026
Google TurboQuant Compresses AI Inference Memory by 6x With Near-Zero Accuracy Loss
A new quantization method cuts LLM inference memory roughly 6x with negligible accuracy loss — and why efficient algorithms may matter more than the biggest data centers.
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February 25, 2026
From Tools to Teammates
What separates autonomous "agentic" AI from narrow tools — agency, the control surface of delegated authority, the resilience gap, and standards like AIUC-1.
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January 28, 2026
Free Google AI Courses: 7 Essential Modules to UpSkill with Generative AI
Seven free Google modules to build practical, hands-on generative-AI skills — a no-cost path to upskilling.
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January 8, 2026
Why Do Enterprise AI Agents Fail?
The real reasons enterprise AI agents break in production — and how to design for reliability instead of demos.
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January 3, 2026
Dear Marco Rubio, Let's Rebuild Venezuela
An open letter making the case for rebuilding Venezuela.
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January 3, 2026
AI Agent Workflow Orchestration
Design patterns for orchestrating reliable, multi-step AI agent workflows.
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December 21, 2025
4 Essential Skills for Neuromorphic Computing Careers: A Technical Guide
A technical guide to the four core skills for building a career in neuromorphic computing.
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