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The Reversible Chip Revolution: Promising, but Not Quite World-Changing (Yet)
Sometimes, the most intriguing ideas sneak up on you during casual conversations. Recently, while chatting with a fellow member of G7—a...

Rich Washburn
Jan 173 min read


Is WordPress the Internet’s Biggest Liability?
For years, WordPress has been the undisputed giant of the web, powering nearly half of the internet. But like a blockbuster sequel that...

Rich Washburn
Jan 53 min read


From Steel Mills to Superposition: Chicago Bets Big on Quantum Computing
For over three decades, the 600-acre South Works site on Chicago’s Southeast Side has stood as a stark monument to industrial decline—a...

Rich Washburn
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Drones Gone Wild: New Jersey and Beyond—What the Hell is Going On?
It started like a bad episode of X-Files : low-flying drones—hundreds of them—appearing nightly over quiet New Jersey towns, lighting up...

Rich Washburn
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Open-Source Q-Star: DeepSeek R1 – The Dawn of Transparent AI Thinking
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, breakthroughs come thick and fast, but every so often, something truly...

Rich Washburn
Nov 22, 20244 min read


10 Disturbing AI Secrets They’re Hiding from You (And Why You Should Be Worried)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a tool for simplifying tasks; it’s quietly reshaping society in ways we may not be ready for. As...

Rich Washburn
Nov 6, 20244 min read


White House AI Memo Signals U.S. Determination to Lead Global AI Race for National Security
In a sweeping October 2024 memorandum , the Biden administration unveiled a detailed plan to position the United States as the global...

Rich Washburn
Oct 25, 20244 min read


Worldcoin Rebrands to “World” and Launches New Initiatives: A Bold Move in Digital Identity
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and human-digital interactions, it’s not just tech giants like...

Rich Washburn
Oct 20, 20244 min read


Military Contractor Caught Faking Satellite Data in Attempt to Block Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service
In a shocking revelation, SpaceX has uncovered what appears to be a concerted effort by defense giant Lockheed Martin, in collaboration...

Rich Washburn
Oct 19, 20243 min read


OpenAI Takes a Giant Leap Towards Self-Improving AI: The MLE-Bench and Its Implications
OpenAI recently unveiled the MLE-Bench, a new framework designed to assess how well AI agents perform in machine learning engineering...

Rich Washburn
Oct 13, 20245 min read


Chinese Scientists Report Using Quantum Computer to Hack Military-grade Encryption
In a development that sounds like something out of a sci-fi thriller, Chinese researchers have made significant strides in using quantum...

Rich Washburn
Oct 12, 20244 min read


QCi: Pioneering Quantum Computing for Real-World Problem Solving
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has positioned itself as a trailblazer with a mission: to make quantum technology accessible, practical, and...

Rich Washburn
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Stanford AI Researcher on What’s Next in AI Research, Reaction to 01, and the Future of AI in Simulation
Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than we could have imagined, and few people are better equipped to offer insights into this...

Rich Washburn
Oct 5, 20244 min read


The Optical Revolution: How Photonic Computing is Shaping the Future of AI and Data Centers
The world of computing is on the verge of a seismic shift, a transformation that could make today’s fastest processors look like...

Rich Washburn
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Ex-OpenAI Employee Leaked Doc to Congress! What’s Coming Next for AGI?
In a twist straight out of a tech thriller, a former OpenAI employee, William Saunders , has dropped a bombshell in front of a Senate...

Rich Washburn
Sep 19, 20244 min read


BAC Consulting and Gold Apollo Got Caught in the Largest Cyber Explosive Attack in History
The world is still reeling from the shocking cyber attack in Lebanon that turned seemingly ordinary pagers into deadly explosives,...

Rich Washburn
Sep 19, 20245 min read


SUPPLY CHAIN HACK TURNS HEZBOLLAH PAGERS INTO BOMBS
In a horrifying turn of events, thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded simultaneously, resulting in at...

Rich Washburn
Sep 18, 20245 min read


RAM as a Radio: Hacking the Air-Gap
In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers have unveiled a new type of cyber attack that might sound straight out of a sci-fi movie:...

Rich Washburn
Sep 13, 20243 min read


White Rabbit Neo AI: How AI is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a transformative force in cybersecurity, altering how we approach everything from...

Rich Washburn
Sep 12, 20245 min read


Racing to Oblivion: Consequences of an AGI Cold War
Welcome to the dystopian future—where the biggest threat to humanity isn’t nuclear weapons, climate change, or even a rogue asteroid with...

Rich Washburn
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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