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Long-form writing on memory, consent, and what private AI looks like in practice. Updated when there is something worth saying.

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AI consent layer: a definition for 2026

The EU AI Act's enforcement window is bringing the consent conversation forward. What is a consent layer, what does it actually require of a product, and why ticking the terms of service box does not count.

16 May 2026 · 6-minute read

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What is typed memory in AI

Most AI memory today is chat logs in a database somewhere. Typed memory is something different. Here is what it means, why it matters for retrieval, and what the consent implications are.

16 May 2026 · 6-minute read

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What is a personal AI memory layer

The phrase is everywhere now but rarely defined cleanly. Here is what a memory layer is, what it is not, and why most current definitions are written for engineers rather than the people who would actually use one.

16 May 2026 · 5-minute read

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