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Maga architects blame Big Tech and AI data centres for midterms rout

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Before you install an AI tool, read its GitHub page: a 15-minute checklist for non-coders

Every week a new AI tool gets shared with "install this and your work gets 10x faster". Some are excellent. Some are a fresh GitHub repo with a nice logo and no one behind it.

  • Identify creator's reputation: Check if creator is reputable company or established maintainer
  • Verify recent updates: Examine latest commit date and release frequency
  • Review permissions and licensing: Assess tool's access requirements and licensing terms

How I stopped getting surprised by my AI API bills

If you've built anything on top of GPT, Claude or Gemini, you've probably had the moment: everything's working, users are happy, and then the bill arrives and it's way more than you expected.

  • Developed AI Spend Tracker to monitor AI API costs
  • Connects to major providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.
  • Sends budget alerts via email, Slack, Discord

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