·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.
Blog
514 posts about AI, learning, and building products
·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.
·About Chandler Nguyen
Andrew Ng's Coursera Courses: My Dive into Machine Learning
I went from zero coding knowledge to building AI applications with ChatGPT API by completing Andrew Ng's ML courses—here's how I overcame the learning curve.
·AI
Coursera Unveiled: My Expedition into Boundless Learning Horizons
I transformed from a 40-year-old ad professional into a certified cybersecurity analyst and Python programmer through Coursera—and the self-paced freedom changed how I work daily.
·Expats in the US
Yellowstone National Park: Tips for first timer, family with children
We cracked the code for visiting Yellowstone with kids: fly to Salt Lake City for a dual destination trip, stay in West Yellowstone for easy access, and time it for fall's lighter crowds.
·About Chandler Nguyen
Ad Man turns Code Man? My Python Adventure
I went from knowing zero code to building my own chatbot and automating my 450+ blog posts—here's how learning Python opened doors I didn't know existed.
·Expats in the US
A First-Timer's Guide to Visiting San Francisco for Family
Navigate SF's microclimates, safety concerns, and changing neighborhoods with insider tips on where to stay, how to get around, and what to expect.
·AI
A Week in Review: My Experiences and Learnings with Google's Gen App Builder
I spent a week testing Google's Gen App Builder and discovered the key to better chatbot responses: feeding it unstructured data AND using chatGPT to wrangle 450+ blog posts into the right format.
·AI
Google Generative AI agent is live on my site
I integrated Google's generative AI agent on my site in under 2 hours—here's what worked, what didn't, and why I eventually replaced it with my own chatbot.