•Expats in the US
What I am (still) grateful for after 2 years in the US
After moving from Southeast Asia's perpetual haze to California's blue skies, I've explored 12 national parks and discovered what truly makes life here extraordinary.
Blog
486 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•Geopolitics
Beyond Headlines: Exploring CNA Insider's Insightful YouTube Content
CNA Insider's documentary series cuts through surface-level reporting to reveal the human cost of economic crises—from Pakistan's debt trap to South Korea's burnout culture.
•Expats in the US
Zion National Park guide for First-timer Families with kids
After visiting Zion during Thanksgiving week with our family, I discovered the perfect balance of kid-friendly trails and crowd strategies that first-timers need.
•AI
My Journey Through 7 Andrew Ng Courses on Machine Learning and AI
I completed 7 Andrew Ng courses in months—from ML fundamentals to building GenAI apps. Here's my roadmap for going from zero to shipping your first LLM application.
•Expats in the US
Everything You Need for Your Next Chapter: Relocating Overseas to the Land of Opportunity
After two years and 90+ articles documenting our expat journey, I've created the ultimate guide to help you navigate everything from DMV visits to credit scores in your US relocation.
•AI
"Error in moderation" - The biggest issue with chatGPT over the past 7 days in the US
Google Trends data reveals "error in moderation" was the top rising ChatGPT search term in the US, exposing widespread reliability issues users are frantically Googling.
•AI
Generate High-Performing SEM Ad Copy with ChatGPT and Google Best Practices
I built a GPT-4 tool that generates Google-optimized RSA ad copy in minutes by analyzing your landing page—saving hours while automatically following Google's latest best practices.
•AI
The Declining Performance of chatGPT Plus/GPT-4 Over the past 4-6 weeks?
I've noticed GPT-4's performance sharply decline over 4-6 weeks—so much that I now pay for Claude Pro. Here's what's breaking and which alternatives actually work.
•About Chandler Nguyen
Evolving My Chatbot: A One-Week Sprint to Smarter Interactions
I rebuilt my chatbot in one week, upgrading from basic post summaries to full-text search with chunking, security, and metadata—here's what I learned about balancing AI power with cost.
•About Chandler Nguyen
How I Built My Own Chatbot with No Coding Experience: Lessons Learned
I built a working chatbot from zero coding knowledge in 5 months using GPT API and ChatGPT 4—here's how I did it and what I learned as a complete beginner.
•Geopolitics
Assessing Ray Dalio's Latest Warnings on Geopolitical Tensions
Ray Dalio's latest warnings connect domestic polarization to rising war risks between major powers—but his stark predictions may overstate how close we are to systemic collapse.
•Expats in the US
Navigating Open Enrollment: Essential Reads for Expats in the US
Navigate US open enrollment with confidence—I've curated essential guides on HSAs, HDHPs, and FSAs to help expats decode America's complex benefits system.