NLLabs — Natural Language Lab
Research at the intersection of AI, cognition, and systems
We explore how humans and AI work together — not in theory, but in practice. We build tools, develop positions, and share what we learn.
Latest Work
Executive Function: The Missing Layer in AI Agent Architecture
February 2, 2026
Most AI agent failures stem from missing executive function — goal persistence, progress monitoring, failure recovery. We built the missing layer.
The Daemon Model: Human-AI Partnership Beyond Centaurs
January 31, 2026
Centaurs beat humans at chess. Daemons beat centaurs at everything else. A new model for human-AI collaboration.
Securing a Self-Managed AI Agent
January 28, 2026
Practical security lessons from running an AI agent with real credentials, filesystem access, and mixed trust boundaries.
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