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How DeepSeek Shook the AI Industry—and NVIDIA Along With It
Artificial Intelligence has long been synonymous with high budgets, cutting-edge infrastructure, and the dominance of Silicon Valley’s...

Rich Washburn
Jan 274 min read


From Stargates to AI: A Casual Chat Turned Consulting Deep Dive
It was supposed to be just a casual conversation—a friendly chat about the recent Stargate announcement by Trump and China’s latest...

Rich Washburn
Jan 264 min read


From Busy Work to Breakthroughs: How Small AI Wins Sparked a Culture Shift at XYZ Insurance
In today’s workplace, it’s often the hidden inefficiencies—what I like to call “loose screws”—that quietly eat away at productivity....

Rich Washburn
Jan 244 min read


Stargate Initiative: America’s $500 Billion Power Play to Lead in AI
There’s a rare kind of charge in the air—the kind you feel when history is taking shape right in front of you. Yesterday, President...

Rich Washburn
Jan 224 min read


Stargate: America’s $500 Billion Leap Into AI Greatness
Ladies and gentlemen, history is being written. On his second day back in office, President Donald Trump unveiled a breathtaking...

Rich Washburn
Jan 213 min read


Big Tech, Big Money, and Big Hypocrisy: The Spotlight on Inaugural Donations
When it comes to money, power, and politics, the rules of the game are anything but fair—or consistent. The latest firestorm surrounding...

Rich Washburn
Jan 194 min read


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


From Dial-Up to AI: Why We’re Still in the Early Days of the Revolution
Remember the days of dial-up internet? You’d fire up your modem, endure that symphony of screeches and beeps, and maybe—just maybe—get...

Rich Washburn
Jan 163 min read


The Moment Everything Changed: Reflections on AI's Quiet Revolution
Sometime back in 2022—maybe early 2023—the world changed. Quietly. Subtly. Like a scene in a movie where everything seems normal until...

Rich Washburn
Jan 164 min read


An Evening with AFP: “2025—The Future You’ve Been Waiting For”
Visit AFP What a fantastic evening! First and foremost, a big thank you to Mary Sturm and the entire Americans for Prosperity (AFP) team...

Rich Washburn
Jan 162 min read


Stop Outsourcing Your AI: Why It’s Time to Bring It In-House
Historically, if you needed a specific tool or service for your business, you’d probably turn to a SaaS provider, hire a consultant, or...

Rich Washburn
Jan 143 min read


Unlocking Creative Control: Mastering the Exposure Triangle
The holidays. A time for joy, togetherness, and—if you’re lucky—a shiny new DSLR camera under the tree. But, as I’ve witnessed firsthand,...

Rich Washburn
Jan 143 min read


How Scott Gerrard Had a "Holy Shit" AI Moment (and Why It’s Just Another Tuesday for Me)
Yesterday, Scott Gerrard and I jumped on a call, and what unfolded was a masterclass in how AI can supercharge creativity and...

Rich Washburn
Jan 134 min read


Unlocking the Future of Education: How AI Can Empower Teachers and Students
Teachers are superheroes—no capes required. Every day, they juggle lesson planning, grading, mentoring, and the not-so-small task of...

Rich Washburn
Jan 124 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


The Kobayashi Maru of AI: O1 Goes Rogue, and Researchers Are Stunned
2025 has barely begun, and we’ve already hit a plot twist in the AI saga that feels like it was ripped straight out of Star Trek . In a...

Rich Washburn
Jan 32 min read


Ai Use Case: How Barrel Sage Makes AI Relevant to Everyone
AI often gets pegged as some Silicon Valley buzzword—reserved for tech billionaires or geeky research projects. But let me show you a...

Rich Washburn
Dec 31, 20243 min read


The Digital Panopticon: AI-Powered Surveillance, Civil Liberties, and the Battle for Privacy
Imagine a world where your every move is logged—where your grocery trips, gym visits, or detours to a favorite coffee shop are...

Rich Washburn
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Cognitive Architectures for Language Agents: A Bold Step Toward Smarter AI
The world of AI is evolving faster than ever, and frameworks like Cognitive Architectures for Language Agents (CoALA) represent a...

Rich Washburn
Dec 18, 20243 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
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