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The AI Boom Heard ’Round the World
I keep coming back to this: my whole life, I’ve heard people throw around the term “paradigm shift.” The internet was a paradigm shift....

Rich Washburn
Sep 5, 20254 min read


An Open Letter on America’s AI Moment
This week, something historic happened. Rivals sat shoulder to shoulder. Billions were pledged. Apple at $600B. Microsoft at $80B in data...

Rich Washburn
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Rocket Ships Without Pilots Are Missiles: The AI Literacy Crisis
In Q2 of 2025, the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants spent over $100 billion on AI infrastructure . One quarter. Three months. That’s $1.1...

Rich Washburn
Aug 25, 20254 min read


Cornmeal, Lies, and Microsoft AI: The Broward County Blueprint
When my daughter was about five, we went to a Broward County Schools “STEM fair.” Seemed promising: a hands-on learning day, science...

Rich Washburn
Jun 8, 20254 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 12, 20254 min read


AudioPen AI: Your Shortcut to Clear Communication
I've got an exciting tool to share with you today: AudioPen AI. This isn't just any voice-to-text software; it's an AI revolution in...

Rich Washburn
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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