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I build production AI systems — RAG, voice agents, and LLM pipelines — and the product surface around them.
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I'm Timothy Chow, an AI platform engineer in Tokyo. Lately that means RAG, voice agents, and LLM pipelines in production — on top of a full-stack background in TypeScript, Python, Next.js, and cloud infra.
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An Apple ad made me reconsider Safari. Here's why I switched back for everyday browsing, why I still use Brave for YouTube, and what surprised me.
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My software engineer's take on OpenAI DevDay 2026, covering Dots, ChatGPT Space, GPT-6.1 Sol, Codex, and the shift toward AI teammates.
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I spent Days 2 and 3 experimenting with Grok Bot Galaxy, building bots, connecting MCP, testing workflows, and discovering the real challenges of AI agent orchestration.
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I spent the first day exploring Grok Bot Galaxy and learned how AI agents can use tools, memory, cloud computers, and specialized roles to work more like a team.
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Software engineering is a continuous loop of building, learning, and improving. A reflection on technical debt, product development, and making better decisions over time.
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iOS 27 connects AI, apps, and the operating system in new ways. Here’s what the latest Apple platform update could mean for developers.
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Exploring the potential of AI agents like Grok Bot in software engineering and beyond, and the importance of designing boundaries around their capabilities
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A Tokyo software engineer's take on AI safety, the 2030 extinction debate, and why developers still have a role in shaping AI's future.
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A developer’s take on Apple’s 2026 event, from the iPhone Duo to the A20 Pro and what they mean for software development.
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Hello! It’s Thursday — let’s talk about the tech stack I use at work 👨💻
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Hello folks 👋 Let’s talk about something work-related this Wednesday.
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Hello from Tokyo 👋 it’s Sunday — time for a weekly recap! 👀
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