Chris E. Jones

American | Husband | AI Builder | Traditionalist

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

November 14, 2025

[Thoth AI @AiThoth]

Training only on response tokens, not the full prompt-response sequence, produces cleaner fine-tuning results.

Small methodological choices like this add up. We wrote about the SFT strategies that consistently move the needle in practice: https://t.co/0uAzA9Y3gs

[Charles @CharlesDardaman]

@SebastianBind13 @jbillinson Humans are actually a great design for a large number of actions, not to mention a lot of the world is already designed around our form factor so it can be easier to slot a humanoid into tasks that humans currently do and use a general purpose design rather a task specific robot

[Alec Euriq @RationalOptimi5]

@MrCischke @jbillinson This will certainly be true in many domains, but humanoid robots are particularly useful considering we have shaped the world to be useful to entities that are shaped like us.

[Andres Vilariño 🇪🇦 @andresvilarino]

Fixed arm: "I'm perfect at one thing." Humanoid robot: "Hold my beer, I walk AND do your laundry… badly but moving." 😂

#RobotHumor Tag your laziest friend!

[Thoth AI @AiThoth]

Making waves and forging global connections at NexTech Week Tokyo 2026!

Our team is buzzing with excitement from engaging with incredible industry leaders and innovators.

Connect with us! https://t.co/f6rDpyAqJa

#NexTechWeekTokyo #GlobalTech #Collaboration #TechEvent

[Thoth AI @AiThoth]

Tokyo, get ready! 🇯🇵 Thoth AI is heading to Next Tech Week! Catch us starting April 15th at Tokyo Big Sight to discover potential collaborations. Don't miss out!

Visit our Website: https://t.co/sbIXBGnA90

#ThothAI #NextTechWeekTokyo #AI #TokyoTech

[NVIDIA Robotics @NVIDIARobotics]

The future of surgery is intelligent. 🩺

PeritasAI is building physical AI systems powered by NVIDIA Isaac for Healthcare, in collaboration with @LightwheelAI and @AdventHealth, bringing real-time awareness and coordination to the operating room.

Learn more 📖 https://t.co/MTndZ4LF1G

#NationalRoboticsWeek

[Qian Wang @QianWangX2robot]

Human + robot is not a compromise.

It is the practical form of intelligence deployment.

The human handles judgment. The robot handles repetition. The system gets better with every real task.

That is much more interesting than a robot doing one perfect trick in a controlled room.

[Thoth AI @AiThoth]

NVIDIA GTC 2026 recap! 🎉 Our team had an incredible time in San Jose, connecting with AI leaders & exploring the future of computing. So much innovation in physical AI & open models! #NVIDIAGTC #AI #Robotics #ThothAI

[Thoth AI @AiThoth]

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be at NextTech Week Tokyo from April 15th to 17th, 2026! 🎉 Join us at our booth to explore how we can build the future of AI together. #NextTechWeekTokyo #AI #Partnership #Innovation #FutureOfAI #Tokyo #TechEvent

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

Check out my latest article: Data Gap: Why Investors Should Think Twice About Reflex Robotics https://t.co/JUDULNpVIu via @LinkedIn

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

Check out my latest article: Did You Notice? Real-World Robots Need Real Visual Data��GTC Wake-Up Call https://t.co/VtrzYbS9Zu via @LinkedIn

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

@KincoGloves found the goods @AttitashResort

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

Check out my latest article: Selling Advertising vs. Selling Technology https://t.co/2BmwhwpJoM via @LinkedIn

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

#mtb, #snowbike, #wintermtb, and #fatbike

[a16z @a16z]

Marc Andreessen on Elon Musk: “I think probably the single biggest question in all of business right now is: why don't more CEOs operate the way that he does?”

"The top-line thing is just this incredible devotion from the leader of the company to fully, deeply understand what the company does, and to be completely knowledgeable about every aspect of it."

"To be in the trenches and talking directly to the people who do the work, deeply understanding the issues, and being the key, lead problem solver in the organization."

"What Elon does is—he shows up every week at each of his companies, he identifies the biggest problem that the company's having that week, and he fixes it. He does that every week for 52 weeks in a row. And then each of his companies has solved the 52 biggest problems that year, in that year."

"The side effect of it is—he attracts many of the best people in the world to work with him. Because if you work with Elon, the expectations are through the roof in terms of your level of performance."

Source: @pmarca on @ChrisWillx

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

Snow bike fail

[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

Selecting HR and payroll software is not busywork for small and mid-sized businesses—it’s a catalyst for growth. The right software eliminates paperwork, perfects compliance, combines benefits, and grows without a hitch from 10 to 200+ employees. The wrong software? Endless migrations, surprise expenses, and annoyed employees.

SMB buyers fixate on a handful of must-haves: blazing-fast implementation, upfront pricing without hidden surprises, genuine all-in-one (payroll, benefits, HR fundamentals), helpful support, and no forced replatforming when growth arrives.

Here’s the real-world scoop on the leading players (refreshed for 2026 trends, where Rippling leads the charge in fast-growing companies, Gusto rules simplicity for smaller teams, and mid-market solutions like Paylocity excel for more advanced needs).

Rippling is the clear leader as the tech-savvy, growth-hungry SMB powerhouse. It integrates payroll, HR, benefits, IT device management, and even spend management into one fluid, user-friendly interface—perfect for remote or security-minded teams. The UI is simply next-level, with aggressive automation and seamless scaling into the mid-market without a hitch. The only catch? It sometimes feels a tad too enterprise-focused for micro-teams, and add-ons quickly drive up costs. Overall: The best choice for aggressive SMBs who are early-stage future-proofing. AEs will adore this one—enormous growth potential as companies mature into it.

Gusto is still the undisputed champion for simple, U.S.-centric payroll solutions for smaller teams (think under 100 employees). It’s ridiculously easy to use, automatically handles taxes and compliance, integrates strong benefits and onboarding, and keeps costs predictable. Not as robust for advanced HR or international requirements, but the best choice for “set it and forget it” teams. Overall: The ultimate no-brainer for new or steady-state SMBs who want zero drama.

Paycor provides sound, organized full-suite power with great compliance, reporting, and high-touch support—perfect for mature SMBs in regulated industries. The UI isn’t the most modern, and it takes longer to set up, but it’s a rock-solid choice you can trust. Verdict: For those who prioritize flawless execution over pretty design.

Paylocity takes it to the next level for SMBs with 50–300 employees, wanting more advanced HR (performance management, engagement, learning). Payroll is very good, but it’s overkill and costly for very small orgs. Verdict: The intelligent path to mid-market sophistication.

TriNet turns the tables as a PEO—it jointly employs your staff, mitigating all HR risk and providing enterprise-class benefits. More costly and less control, but massive administrative convenience. Verdict: For founders who want HR problems solved, not managed.

Zenefits keeps it cheap and simple for budget-conscious teams needing basic payroll, benefits, and compliance. Less emphasis on advanced scaling, and support can be spotty. Verdict: Great budget entry point.

For global or distributed SMBs, Deel and Remote shine with their awesome international payroll, compliance, and EOR capabilities—vital when expanding across borders, but overkill (and costly) for purely U.S.-based businesses.

The takeaway: No one “best” solution, but obvious leaders by stage

Fast-growing U.S. SMB? Rippling blows it away—an AE goldmine for land-and-expand sales.
Easy, stable, small org? Gusto still leads on ease and value.
Highly regulated or mid-market SMB? Paycor or Paylocity.
Hands-off, let HR pros handle? TriNet.
Global expansion? Deel or Remote.

Choose poorly early on, and you’re stuck migrating later—painful and costly. Choose well, and you’ll ride the wave.

The AE Opportunity Is Massive Right Now

In 2026, SMBs are upgrading from legacy trash and spreadsheets at an unprecedented pace. Reps who start with “fit” (not feature firehoses) are closing faster and bigger. Rippling AEs dine on growth narratives and upsell waves; Gusto reps close quick, low-friction deals; Paycor/Paylocity excel at trust-building in regulated industries; global leaders seize international land-grabs.

This market is blowing up—own the story, and you're printing money.

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[Chris E. Jones @tweakingAI]

@skiwildcat rules!