Amakora Insights
Practical AI insights.
Clear guides to AI models, agents, tools and the systems that make them useful. Written by Tochii Achebe, founder of Amakora.
Agents & governance29 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
AI harnesses: what keeps an AI agent on track?
A simple guide to the software around AI, and why it matters when a useful answer becomes a real action.
MCP just grew up: here is everything that changed and why it matters
What MCP is, how it relates to the APIs you already understand, and a full breakdown of the most significant update to the protocol since it launched.
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OpenAI Dots: what happens when AI keeps working after you close the chat?
A simple guide to dots, how they work, who can use them, and how to give an AI assistant a useful responsibility.
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Building AI models: from an idea to a product people can use
A practical guide to the data, technology, infrastructure and costs behind a useful AI product.
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So, what is GPT 6 Astra, and how can you put it to work?
Ten practical ways to use it in your content, career and business.
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Open models and closed models: what the difference is, and when each one is the right choice
GPT, Claude, Gemini, Fable, Llama, DeepSeek. A plain-language guide to why some AI models are locked behind an API and others you can download and run yourself.
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The right model for the right task: comparing GPT, Claude, Gemini and the open-source alternatives
A practical guide to matching your task to the model, with the real numbers behind every choice, including the new Terra and Luna pricing.
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GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna: how to choose the right ChatGPT model for your work
A practical guide to OpenAI’s new model family, reasoning levels, ChatGPT Work and how to turn everyday requests into finished professional work.
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How to use AI to learn any skill or language faster than you thought possible
A personalised learning system that adapts to how you actually think, not how the average student learns
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How to use AI to earn an income: the honest guide with real paths and real numbers
From writing books to YouTube channels, storytelling to services. What actually works, what it actually takes, and how to choose the right path for where you are.
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How to use AI to spot trends and find content ideas that are most likely to go viral
A practical system for finding the right topic at the right moment, before everyone else does.
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How to use AI for your thesis research, and for any research at all
The complete guide to using AI as a research partner, not a shortcut.
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The stack that runs the world: AI, infrastructure, platforms and the invisible layers behind everything you do
A plain-language breakdown of the companies, technologies, and layers that power the systems you use everyday and why understanding them gives you a strategic advantage.
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How to leverage generative AI as a thinking partner, and formulas for prompting the right way
A complete guide to writing prompts for every professional scenario. Getting more out of Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini.
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The AI tools that are actually changing how professionals work
A practical guide to every category of AI productivity tool, who it is built for, and how to choose what belongs in your workflow.
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OpenClaw: the complete guide to the most powerful open-source AI agent framework available today
What it is, how to set it up, how it compares to Claude Code and Codex, the real security risks, and how to use it safely.
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ChatGPT and Codex: every feature, who it is for, and how to use it
The complete guide for product managers, engineers, architects, founders, and enterprises. What each tool does, how each feature works, and where to start today.
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Claude Code and Claude Cowork: every feature, who it is for, and how to use it
The complete guide for individuals, teams, and enterprises. What each tool does, how each feature works, and where to start today.
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The empowered PM: how to build with Claude Code and Codex when you understand what you are doing
A comprehensive guide for product managers who want to go from directing engineers to shipping alongside them.
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