Author: The Magpie@Bounty Bay


  • The conversation around AI seems to have changed dramatically in a very short space of time. A year ago, many people were asking whether AI would replace workers. Today, I am increasingly hearing concerns about cost, reliability, trust, and the skills needed to use these tools effectively. Job seekers and learners are becoming more cynical…

  • Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, and young people are growing up with tools that can answer questions, generate content, and help with learning in ways previous generations never experienced. Used well, AI can be a valuable support tool. Used poorly, it can create dependency, reduce critical thinking, and make it harder to…

  • Where it started My boat is not a pirate ship, but I imagined what Bounty Bay would look like if it were. What started as a simple sketch quickly became the first glimpse of a much bigger world. Adding colour and personality Once the sketch was there, I started adding colour and seeing what happened.…

  • I didn’t move onto a boat to become more productive. I did it for peace, simplicity, and a life that felt more grounded and intentional. What I didn’t expect was how profoundly it would change the way I think, solve problems, and work creatively. Living on the water slows everything down in the best possible…

  • AI-AI-OH!! Bounty Bay is about calm, practical work for the digital world — helping people make sense of everyday technology in a way that feels human, ethical, and grounded in real life. I work across IT support, learning design, and everyday digital problem‑solving, and one of the most common things I hear at the moment…