This week's curated resources for designers explore the implications of AI in product development. A key article discusses "productizing a person," essentially packaging an individual's decision-making process into software, raising Black Mirror-esque concerns. Another piece critiques chat as the wrong interface for AI, suggesting oversimplification. Designers are urged to re-evaluate their authority and the role of friction in AI-driven user experiences.The newsletter also highlights the search for the "hierarchy of competence" in individuals who make problems disappear. It touches upon the concept of the "last product design tool," where design systems and AI coding tools automate visual decisions. A recurring theme is the inadequacy of current AI agents in creating unique or effective UX patterns, often resorting to repetitive invented solutions.The collection includes resources on drawing toolbars for React and discussions on what AI co-designers cannot infer from visual data, emphasizing the need for context files. Other featured articles delve into the architecture of observing work and learnings from design mishaps. Finally, methods to support the independent design publication, such as checking out sponsors, forwarding the newsletter, or sponsoring an edition, are outlined.