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Plain-spoken writing on AI coworkers, proof of work, approvals, and getting real business outcomes from AI. No hype, and nothing described as live unless it is.

Security

What is MCP, and why do businesses need a safe gateway?

MCP is a shared standard that lets AI tools plug into services the way USB-C lets any device plug into one port. A business needs a controlled gateway so that connection stays scoped, approved, and recorded.

July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Agencies

How do agencies prove AI work to their clients?

Agencies prove AI work by running it through one gate: Riley drafts the work, the agency approves what goes out, and every week becomes a signed receipt each client can verify.

July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

AI access

How do you use Riley with ChatGPT, Claude, Slack, and MCP?

You connect Riley to the AI tools you already use with a per-workspace key. It works in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and Cursor, in ChatGPT where your plan supports it, and in any MCP client, and it delivers receipts and approvals to Slack.

July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

AI coworker

What is an AI coworker that proves its work?

An AI coworker that proves its work does real tasks for your business, waits for your approval before anything goes out, and hands you a signed receipt of exactly what it did.

July 6, 2026 · 5 min read