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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 54 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 53 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 254 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 84 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


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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