Field Notes & Perspectives

The $200 Squeeze, Ghost Credits, and the European Question

September 30, 2026 • 8 min read

An analysis of OpenAI’s DevDay: persistent "Dots," why user allowances were cut in half, the pricing illusion behind chat messages, and why Europe was locked out of consumer agents.

Cloud AI Architectures: Bedrock, EC2 vs. Lambda, and Free Tiers

September 30, 2026 • 7 min read

A breakdown of Amazon Bedrock foundation APIs, EC2 vs. Lambda execution trade-offs, token-pricing mechanics, and developer credit tiers.