Raquel (Deep Search)
Builder focusing on research/search workflows; community‑building and founder journey.
AI Models Disagree on Jobs, Agree on At‑risk Work Types
Economists asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude the same question: "Which jobs will AI replace?" I ran the same test, and the result? AI can’t agree on which jobs it will replace but it does agree on what kinds of work are in the blast zone.
Creator Economy Now Tiered: Elite Signals Drive Success
People think the creator economy is: Post videos that go viral and make money. That was closer to reality in the early days of social media. Today, the creator economy looks more like a layered system. 1- The Elite Distribution Class: Celebrities, legacy influencers,...
Cryptoqueen's Vanish Shows Decentralization Enables Masterful Disappearance
Ruja Ignatova (The Cryptoqueen) vanished in 2017 with billions, and the trail is still cold. Is she gone forever? Despite being on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, there hasn’t been a confirmed sighting in years. The disappearance of "OneCoin" wasn't...
Creator Economy's New Stage: Selling Blueprints to Sell Blueprints
We’ve officially hit the Inception stage of the creator economy: people selling blueprints on how to sell blueprints. You’ve seen the posts: 3,000 AI prompts for $10 or the $27 system for passive income. These aren't products. They are entry points into...
Scareware Alerts Exploit Fear to Push Urgent Security Actions
These aim to make you feel like your privacy has already been compromised, forcing you to secure it immediately. Unauthorized login detected from [Unknown Location]. A new device has been linked to your vault. Suspicious activity found. Review these transactions now. Your 2FA has...
Google Forms: Free Tool, Prime Scam Magnet
Google Forms is a favorite tool for data mining and deceptive recruiting because it's free, looks legitimate, and people trust the Google brand. These scams often target job seekers, aspiring influencers, or people looking for side hustles. Here is the list...
Half of U.S. Creators Earn Under $10k Annually
Nearly half of all U.S. creators are earning less than $10k/year. The barrier to entry is low, but the path to a sustainable, professional income is being hollowed out.
AI‑crafted Fake Nurse Dupes Thousands, Exposing Trust Gaps
The "Emily Hart" story is wild. A medical student in India used AI to create this persona, a patriotic nurse, to grift thousands of people. Why do we fall for it?
Scaling AI Tech Without People Creates Operational Debt
THE Operational Debt of AI Startups Praktika .ai: Great Tech, Failing Infrastructure. As someone who keeps an eye on digital trends and engagement, I’m always looking for tools that actually move the needle. For a while, @praktika.ai was that tool. The...
Spotting 2026 Bots: 3 Telltale Signs
In 2026, bots are in your comments, video calls, DMs, and dating apps. They’ve evolved, but signs remain: here are 3 signs to spot the artificial.
AI Girlfriends Flood Feeds, Blurring Scam vs Companionship
How many people even interact romantically with bots? I’m seeing a massive spike in AI Girlfriends and Companions that aren't just apps, they are actively infiltrating social feeds. Is the line between scam and companionship officially gone?
Scammers Clone Slack Downloads to Distribute Silent Malware
Scammers are cloning Slack download pages almost perfectly. Same layout, same buttons, and the same Download experience. You have to install. But instead of Slack, you end up with malware running quietly in the background.
One in Five Employers Fire Over Social Media Posts
Around 1 in 5 employers have fired someone over social media content, and even more have taken disciplinary action.
Beware: QR Code Texts Mimic Traffic Tickets
A new phishing scam using QR codes in text messages, pretending to be traffic or toll violations.
LinkedIn Scams: An Ecosystem of Identity Theft and Fraud
LinkedIn scams go beyond fake posts or “I’m grateful” stories; they form an ecosystem of identity abuse, data harvesting, and financial fraud.