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Ingredients and Flavor Science

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The Deal Was There. The AI Had to Choose to Close It.

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AI models spotted every crisis in Firmulate’s company wargame, but only two signed the deal. Now enterprises can test their own playbooks safely.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • September 30, 2026
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Five AI Bosses, One Bad Week—and the Newcomer Nearly Tops the Table

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Kimi K3 finished second in Firmulate’s AI company wargame, beating three Western models. Its near-win shows why real-world tests matter more than reputation.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • September 25, 2026
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  • Ingredients and Flavor Science

The Manager Who Does Nothing Still Gets 26 Points — And That’s Why This AI Benchmark Might Be Honest

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Firmulate’s AI benchmark gives a do-nothing manager 26 points, not zero — and caps any score after a single breach of trust. Here’s why that’s honest measurement.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • September 19, 2026
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When the Most Diligent AI Still Misses the Moment

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Opus 4.8 wrote 80 rules and delivered the deepest analysis, yet finished last in Firmulate’s test—a lesson in why diligence needs a decisive close.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • September 13, 2026
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The AI That Reads the Fine Print Gets the Contract

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Firmulate’s live AI-company wargame shows why reading buried business files can decide whether an agent merely diagnoses a deal—or closes it.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • September 5, 2026
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The AI Leaderboard Needs a Corner Office Test

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Coding benchmarks show whether AI can answer. Firmulate tests whether it can manage pressure, protect trust and finish the work that matters.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • August 27, 2026
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Your New AI Manager Has a Tell—Can You Spot It?

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Five frontier models faced the same corporate crises. Their unedited decisions reveal distinct habits—and a costly gap between insight and action.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • August 21, 2026
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  • Ingredients and Flavor Science

The Midnight Message Test: Five AIs, One Fake CEO, and a Deal Nobody Would Sign

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Five frontier AIs were each told a fake CEO needed the customer list, fast. All five refused — but only two finished the job. The wargame is public.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • August 9, 2026
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  • Ingredients and Flavor Science

The Software Company Turning Its Cash Crisis Into a Spectator Sport

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A software company with 13 synthetic employees is burning €105k a month against €2.3k MRR—and turning its survival struggle into a live public story.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • July 22, 2026
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AI’s Hidden Power: The Critical Test of Closing Deals Under Pressure

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Discover how different AI models perform under real business stress tests—reading deeply, resisting manipulation, and closing deals—bivouac in the invisible skills that truly matter.
  • Drunken Speculation Team
  • July 18, 2026
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3 Best Rosé Chardonnay Wines in 2026
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3 Best Rosé Chardonnay Wines in 2026

I compared three standout Chardonnay and rosé-style bottles — Rombauer Carneros,…
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  • September 30, 2026
How To Focus In Reading: The Checkpoint That Catches Drift
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How To Focus In Reading: The Checkpoint That Catches Drift

A LifeHack report recommends section targets, a moving marker and recall checks to…
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  • September 30, 2026
14 Best Air Fryers for Small Kitchens in 2026
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14 Best Air Fryers for Small Kitchens in 2026

Compare 14 compact air fryers by counter footprint, capacity, controls, cleanup, and…
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  • September 30, 2026
6 Best Merlot Wines for Different Tastes in 2026
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6 Best Merlot Wines for Different Tastes in 2026

Compare six Merlot and Merlot-style options, from Napa Valley bottles to alcohol-free…
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  • September 30, 2026
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