We will know that AI has really succeeded when every braindead-obvious bug in every piece of software disappears.

Good developers feel the tension between what AI can and can’t do. They feel it every day, as they struggle with the shortcomings of our new robot overlords. Having the sensitivity to recognize that tension, while having the capabilities to resolve it, is what they will continue to be paid $$$ for.

tldr: AI Whispering is bank.

This week’s AI slop will be fixed by next week’s AI update.

Just posted MarsEdit 5.4 with native macOS Versions support, Share Extension improvements, and a bunch of bug fixes. redsweater.com/blog/4264…

One of the paid Google results for “claude code” right now is a nefarious Squarespace site pretending to be the host of Claude Code installer commands.

The Tumblr API is returning spurious errors in response to attempts to upload photo-type posts. I’ve sent a support request but if anybody knows somebody who works on the Tumblr API at Automattic, please encourage them to get in touch! Thanks.

Everybody solves crosswords differently. This is how I solved the Wednesday, 3/18/2026 NYT.

Everybody solves crosswords differently. This is how I solved the Wednesday, 3/18/2026 NYT.

A little more trouble with this one. Thursday, 3/19/26 NYT.

Robert Mueller demonstrated admirable American values.

Just posted MarsEdit 5.4.2 with spell checking options synced to more editing fields, restored Micropost photo button icon, and several bug fixes. redsweater.com/blog/4267…

Today’s NYT puzzle gave me a little more trouble.

Sometimes, when I push back on the AI a lot, I wonder if it thinks I’m smarter than its other customers.

If you haven’t made an AI “doubt” itself today, then what are you even doing?

I am always pleased, however, when I push back and AI stands its ground, tells me I’m wrong, and convinces me otherwise.

I’ve always been inspired by Bruce Springsteen, but the fact that, at 76 years old, he’s singing for “No Kings” protests is pretty awesome. Coolest grandpa on the block. Also he looks about my age (50).

“The Beginning of Programming as We’ll Know It.” Why I’m confident that embracing AI with a heavy dose of skepticism is the power play for programmers. bitsplitting.org/2026/04/0…

If you want to know when AI is finally coming for your job, just keep an eye on when OpenAI and Anthropic stop hiring for your job.

Every American would be basking in luxury, or at least square meals and healthcare, if our government only thought that investing in ourselves was more prudent than destroying everybody else. A country led by self-proclaimed “fiscal conservatives,” no less. They’re throwing our riches away.