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# Field notes from the lab

Research notes, build logs, and operating theses on agentic AI, fair work, and practical systems for Latin America.

[Venus AI: a WhatsApp-first agent for salon operationsLatest entry · July 6, 2026Why our main bet is an AI agent that books and manages salon appointments over WhatsApp, and how the upcoming pilot with real salons in Mexico will be measured.#venus-ai#build-log#whatsappRead entry](<https://positronicalabs.dev/journal/venus-ai-whatsapp-first>)
- [July 5, 2026#thesis#agentic-ai#latamAgentic operations need human review loopsWhy closed-loop agentic AI is the right operating model for Latin American teams working through nearshoring pressure, training gaps, and scattered process knowledge.](<https://positronicalabs.dev/journal/agentic-operations-latam>)
- [June 20, 2026#build-log#fairhire#fairnessBuilding FairHire in the openA build log on FairHire: a gender pay gap analyzer for Mexican tech using INEGI and ENOE microdata, paired with job-fit analysis through the Claude API.](<https://positronicalabs.dev/journal/building-fairhire-in-the-open>)