Brian Weerasinghe
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Brian Weerasinghe is the founder and editor of AI Eating The World, where he covers artificial intelligence, tech companies, layoffs, startups, and the future of work. His reporting focuses on how AI is transforming businesses, products, and the global workforce. He writes about major developments across the AI industry, from enterprise adoption and funding trends to the real-world impact of automation and emerging technologies.
Latest articles
The 10 Best AI Courses for Beginners in 2026
No coding required. A researched breakdown of the Coursera and Udemy courses that actually teach non-technical people how to use AI, not just talk about it.
The Vibe Coding Security Risks That Turn Into Six-Figure Lawsuits
COPPA, CIPA wiretapping claims, CAN-SPAM, and a missing DMCA safe harbor agent can bill an app before it ever makes a sale.
Answer Engine Optimization: Why Ranking #1 Isn't Enough Anymore
AI models now decide who gets named in the answer, and for most topics, nobody has claimed the spot yet.
The AI Bubble in 2026: What the Data Says and When It Could Burst
Spending has topped $1 trillion, Big Tech cash flow is turning negative, and Wall Street is split on whether this is a dot com bubble rerun or a real AI boom.
Claude Code vs. Cursor: Which AI Coding Tool Should You Actually Use?
An honest, benchmark-backed look at pricing, accuracy, token cost, and MCP support for Anthropic's terminal-native coding agent and Cursor's AI-native editor.
Best AI App Builders for Non-Technical People in 2026
We ranked Lovable, Base44, Replit, Bolt.new, Emergent, and v0 by how far a true beginner can get before needing a developer.
Uber's 3,300 Layoffs Fit a Bigger Tech Layoffs 2026 Pattern
The company cut a tenth of its workforce months after blowing through its entire AI budget on Claude Code, while Waymo and Tesla close in on ride-hailing.
GPT-6 Astra Brings Computer-Use AI Agents to the Enterprise, With a Governance Catch
OpenAI's newest flagship trades chat polish for agents that operate software directly, at a price and risk profile enterprise teams need to plan for.
OpenAI's Jalapeño Chip Wants to Rewrite the Economics of AI Inference
First benchmark results claim big gains over Nvidia's Blackwell chips, but the comparisons are OpenAI's own, and the real payoff for API customers is still 12 to 18 months out.
Best AI SEO Tools for 2026: 8 Platforms Ranked
A hands-on comparison of eight AI SEO and AI visibility tools for keyword research, content optimization, technical audits, and GEO/AEO tracking, with Semrush ranked first.
Google Bid $10M for a Dead Airline's Data. The New AI Infrastructure Moat Is Operational Memory
A bankruptcy judge is set to rule today on Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' emails, chats, and operational records, and the deal shows why enterprise data governance is becoming core AI infrastructure.
OpenAI Is Rewriting Its Safety Rules for Astra
The August 18 overhaul turns frontier-model safety into a live release gate, with new questions for developers, enterprise buyers, and anyone planning around OpenAI's next model.
Latest guides
Supercharging Claude Code: Skills, Plugins, and MCP for Advanced Workflows
How to turn Claude Code from a smart autocomplete into a disciplined, secure, agentic platform
How to Install Claude Code: Native Installer, Homebrew, npm, and WinGet
Every install path for macOS, Linux, and Windows, plus how to verify it worked and log in.
How to Set Up and Use Semrush MCP for SEO Research in Claude
Connect Semrush to Claude, run a first query you can verify, and turn keyword research into one repeatable prompt.
How to Self-Host n8n: A Docker Compose Setup Guide
Run n8n self-hosted for free with Docker Compose and HTTPS, plus the community edition limits and backup steps most tutorials skip.
FreeFlow Setup Guide: A Free Wispr Flow Alternative for Mac
Install the open source dictation app, add a free Groq API key, and start hold-to-talk voice typing with no subscription.
How to Use NotebookLM for Research and Study
Build a source-grounded research notebook, then turn it into notes, explanations, and practice questions.
How to Install Codex CLI and Use It in a Real Project
A practical setup path from npm install to your first AGENTS.md-driven task
Best AI Tools for Students in 2026
An honest comparison of NotebookLM, Claude, Perplexity, Grammarly, and Notion AI, and which one actually earns a place in your workflow.
What Is an MCP Server? A Beginner's Guide
How AI apps use MCP tools, resources, and prompts to work with external systems.
Claude Code Skills: How to Install, Create, and Use Them
Turn repeated coding instructions into reusable skills that Claude can discover automatically or run as slash commands.
Claude Code Subagents: How to Set Up and Use Them
Give Claude Code isolated helpers that keep your context window clean and your long sessions from falling apart.
How to Fix Codex Usage Limits: 7 Token-Saving Methods, Verified
Seven popular Codex token-saving tricks, checked against benchmarks and OpenAI's own docs, so you know which ones actually move the needle.
The AI brief for builders, operators, and leaders
Follow the AI developments reshaping work and the world, with practical context for what to do next.