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The New Ad Wars: How Apple Plans to Disrupt Google's Dominance
In a move that promises to shake up the digital advertising landscape, Apple is setting its sights on Google’s core business:...

Rich Washburn
Aug 3, 20243 min read


The McDonald's Index
McDonald's has missed its earnings expectations, a worrying signal considering its historical role as a bellwether for consumer spending....

Rich Washburn
Aug 2, 20242 min read


The Future According to Sam Altman: An AI-Driven Economic Revolution
In 2021, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, released a thought-provoking blog post titled "Moore’s Law for Everything," outlining his vision for...

Rich Washburn
Aug 1, 20242 min read


The Dynamics of AI Adoption: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies, presenting both opportunities and challenges....

Rich Washburn
Jul 23, 20242 min read


RouteLLM: Lower Costs, Better Performance
Innovations that promise significant cost savings and efficiency gains are always worth a closer look. One such innovation that has...

Rich Washburn
Jul 23, 20242 min read


The Infinite Value of Data: How YouTube Transcripts Became AI's Goldmine
Data has become the new oil—a seemingly inexhaustible resource that fuels innovation and technological advancement. The recent...

Rich Washburn
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Solid State Batteries: The Future of Energy Storage is Here
Imagine a world where electric vehicles (EVs) charge in minutes, laptops need charging only once a week, and batteries are safer and more...

Rich Washburn
Jul 16, 20244 min read


How AI is Revolutionizing the Global Economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the global economy, bringing unprecedented changes across industries. This...

Rich Washburn
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Quiet Power Moves: General Flynn Emerges as Trump's VP Choice
In a move that will undoubtedly send ripples through the political landscape, it appears that General Michael Flynn has been quietly...

Rich Washburn
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Updates: Trump Shot in the Ear but Is Fine
Butler, PA – President Donald Trump has provided more details following the apparent assassination attempt during his rally in Butler,...

Rich Washburn
Jul 13, 20242 min read


Generative AI: The Hype is Real and So Are the Opportunities
Generative AI has rapidly transitioned from a nascent technology to a transformative force, and the buzz surrounding it is well-deserved....

Rich Washburn
Jul 11, 20243 min read


AI, Compute, and Power: Driving Geopolitics, Economics, and The Technological Evolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a universally valuable resource for the future. The interplay between computational...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20243 min read


AI-Driven Magnet Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Material Science
In another landmark development, artificial intelligence (AI) has played a crucial role in discovering a rare earth-free magnet,...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Powerhouse to Precipice: The Looming Threat of Unsustainable Spending
The United States, a global economic powerhouse, is facing a daunting challenge: a ballooning national debt. This debt, fueled by...

Rich Washburn
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Energy Consumption: The Hidden Costs of AI
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about remarkable innovations and transformed industries worldwide....

Rich Washburn
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Taiwan Strait Tensions Threaten Global Semiconductor Supply
As geopolitical tensions escalate between China and Taiwan, the global semiconductor market stands on the precipice of significant...

Rich Washburn
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Leaked Insights: The Road to Superintelligence by 2027
Leopold Ashenbrenner, a former employee at OpenAI, has revealed a groundbreaking document outlining the imminent future of artificial...

Rich Washburn
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Bespoke AI Solutions: Transforming Your Business, Your Way
Everyone always asks what I do. The long answer is this: “I understand your processes and goals, then leverage cutting-edge blah blah...

Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Port Corio: Peru’s Bold Move to Counter Chinese Trade Dominance
In a strategic move to counterbalance the growing influence of China over maritime trade in South America, Peru is actively pitching a...

Rich Washburn
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Scalable Quantum Computing on Brink of Breakthrough
Quantum computing has long promised to revolutionize fields like financial markets and cryptographic security. Recently, major strides...

Rich Washburn
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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