A few changes to share with this update.

A New Look

I asked Claude for three design update versions, chose a cool sounding one, then went through four iterations until it looked more like a tree at the end of fall.

Removing Annotations

I've removed the annotations section from the site. It was a fun idea, but I'm not going to explore it further. Personally, I think the energy is better spent on trying, failing, and learning.

On AI and Transparency

This website was built and updated with the help of Claude. That includes code, styling, content structure, and this post. Every step involves human direction, review, and editing; nothing goes live without my sign-off. I'd recommend the same level of care (or hopefully, more) to others.

AI tools are powerful, and like any powerful tool, they deserve thoughtful use. CERN recently published their General Principles for the Use of AI, and I think they provide a strong framework that extends well beyond particle physics. Their principles include:

  • Transparency and explainability: Document and communicate when and how AI is used.
  • Responsibility and accountability: Human oversight must remain paramount.
  • Human oversight: AI use must always remain under human control, with outputs consistently validated by a human.
  • Security and safety: Protect systems from cybersecurity threats while maintaining integrity.
  • Sustainability: Assess environmental and social impacts.

I'm committing to follow these principles on this site and in my work going forward. In practice, that means:

  • Being transparent when AI tools are used in creating content or code.
  • Every piece of AI-generated output is reviewed, tested, and edited by me before it goes live.
  • I take full responsibility for everything published here, regardless of what tools were used to help create it.

This isn't about being against AI. I think AI-assisted learning and development is some of the most exciting modern technologies to emerge. But accessibility and transparency go hand in hand.

What's Next

I started at Nagios as a Technical Sales Representative back in June 2025, and I'm enjoying the work and the culture. The core mission hasn't changed: making powerful technology accessible to everyone.

Thanks for reading.

— Matt



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