The Khiliad Journal/Issue 06 · 2026

Thinking out loud.

Honest perspectives on software, AI, and technology decisions. No thought-leadership fluff. Just things we’ve learned building software for businesses that care about getting it right.

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§ 01Article

I am dictating this article on my phone. Here is why that matters for your business.

A personal account of how to get significantly more value from AI tools that most businesses already pay for, covering Projects, prompt libraries, voice input with Wispr Flow, phone camera document scanning, and connectors.

Jimmy Skowronski · 20 March 2026
§ 02Article

What does custom software actually cost in the UK?

A plain-English guide to custom software pricing in the UK. Covers the difference between fixed-price and time-and-materials models, what drives cost, a full price range breakdown, and a checklist of questions to ask before signing a contract.

Jimmy Skowronski · 19 March 2026
§ 03Article

AI Tools and Client Data: A Technical Note for Legal Practitioners

A technical follow-up to UKUT 81 (IAC). Explains what open source and public domain mean in their correct technical and legal contexts, sets out the consumer vs enterprise distinction that matters for compliance, covers UK GDPR obligations, legal privilege risk, and how ISO 42001 governance strengthens a firm's position. Co-authored by Naz Keceli and Khiliad Ltd.

Naz Keceli · 14 March 2026
§ 04Article

AI is changing jobs. Here is where it is happening, where it is not, and what it means for law.

New Anthropic research shows where AI is actually changing work, not just where it theoretically could. The legal sector faces real exposure in document-heavy tasks, even as courtroom work remains protected.

Jimmy Skowronski · 6 March 2026
§ 05Article

When AI Hallucinations Meet the Courtroom

A landmark UK tribunal ruling on AI-generated fake citations sets clear expectations for every regulated profession on verification, supervision, and data handling.

Naz Keceli · 25 February 2026
§ 06AI

Taalas HC1 Review: The AI Inference Chip That Changes What Fast Means

The Taalas HC1 hardwires Llama 3.1 8B into silicon and delivers up to 17,000 tokens per second. We tested it. Instant inference is real.

Jimmy Skowronski · 24 February 2026
§ 07Article

Young Talent: The Hidden Key to Digital Transformation Success

How welcoming our first post A-level apprentice into the team transformed our approach to talent development and sparked new thinking among our clients about the role of young talent in digital transformation.

Naz Keceli · 19 February 2026
§ 08Article

Why Early Scoping Is Essential for Custom Software Projects

Learn why scoping is the most important phase of any custom software project, and how getting it right upfront prevents costly surprises down the line.

Jimmy Skowronski, Vijay Patel · 13 February 2026
§ 09AI

AI Readiness in 2026: What Enterprise Failures Teach SMEs About Getting the Basics Right

Enterprise AI failures in 2025 offer a masterclass for SMEs. The winners in 2026 won't move first—they'll move smart.

Naz Keceli · 23 January 2026
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