About · The dossier
Who's doing the testing
Partner, dad, Disney Magic Key holder, and obsessive tech enthusiast in the San Fernando Valley.
Here's the thing about AI right now: half the internet says it will change everything, the other half says it's a gimmick or worse. If you're a parent, both takes are useless. You don't need a revolution. You need to know whether the thing can plan a park day, catch a phishing text, or design a replacement part for the toy that broke on Tuesday.
That's the lane. I test practical AI in actual family life — Disneyland trips, home tech, 3D printing, network security — and publish what worked, what failed, and what it actually cost in time and money. The failures stay in. That's why you'll trust the wins.
Why this exists
I was already spending the hours. The rabbit holes, the research, the "one more video" nights — that was happening whether or not anyone was watching. CameronBuilds just points the habit at an audience, so all that digging produces something instead of evaporating.
Where the skepticism fits
Most of the dads I know — including the ones who work in IT — don't use AI at all. Some are overwhelmed by it. One is morally opposed, and that's a fair position. I'm not here to steamroll any of that. Privacy questions, creative concerns, the "is this good for my kids" question: those are the right questions. I take them seriously and then show you the practical reality, bounded use by bounded use.
What you get
Tested, jargon-free ways to use and understand AI, applied to real family life. Specific tools, exact settings, honest verdicts — and a clear "skip it" when something doesn't earn a place in your house.
I'm already doing the research—you may as well join.