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articleinsightEvidence-grounded AI writing with Jim Lau, founder of Flowing
20 August 2026Clarity & Focus
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About Ness LabsFEATURED TOOL Welcome to this edition of our Tools for Thought series, where we interview founders on a mission to help us think better and work smarter. Jim Lau is the founder of Flowing, a desktop writing application for researchers and students who want AI assistance without losing touch with their sources. It allows you ... Read More The post Evidence-grounded AI writing with Jim Lau, founder of Flowing appeared first on Ness Labs.
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
For AI-assisted products, design around preserving the user’s connection to trusted source material—not just generating faster output. Flowing’s focus on researchers and students suggests that evidence traceability can be a core product value for users whose work depends on credibility.
Why it matters
Generic AI output is less useful when users must verify claims. Building assistance directly around sources can address that trust gap while creating a clearer position for a specific customer segment.