David Yancey

David Yancey

Writer, technologist, and founder of Prima Facie Technologies.

I work across technology and writing—building software that makes complex systems clearer and creating stories that explore people, choices, and the consequences that follow.

This site brings together my books, poetry, fiction, technical writing, and selected software projects.

Featured Poetry

A quiet reflection on blame, apology, and the exhaustion of feeling like every word, action, and silence is somehow wrong.

Featured Short Story

A story of love, loyalty, and loss told through the eyes of a dog who understands more than anyone realizes. From the joy of finding a home to the quiet comfort of simply staying beside the person she loves, Sable watches a family change around her—and never stops trying to protect it.

Featured White Paper

An examination of how artificial intelligence has exposed a gap in copyright and licensing frameworks. It distinguishes learning from infringement, considers how industrial-scale AI training changes the discussion, and argues for explicit licensing models that define how copyrighted works may be acquired, used, and compensated.

Featured Project

Prima Facie Technologies is a software company focused on building practical, user-centered tools for developers, professionals, and everyday users.