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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


Strawberry Signals? Sam Altman Teases Q-Star
On August 7th, Altman posted a seemingly innocent photo of strawberries with the caption, “I love summer in the garden.” This tweet,...

Rich Washburn
Aug 7, 20243 min read


AI at Your Fingertips: Privacy, Efficiency, and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) often brings to mind vast data centers, humming with tens of thousands of GPUs and consuming more power than...

Rich Washburn
Jul 31, 20243 min read


The Alarming Trajectory of AI Development: Insights from a Former OpenAI Insider
The recent resignation of William Saunders from OpenAI has sent shockwaves through the AI community. His departure, driven by concerns...

Rich Washburn
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Meta's LLaMA 3.1: The Future of AI in an Open-Source World
In a groundbreaking announcement, Mark Zuckerberg introduced Meta's latest advancements in artificial intelligence, emphasizing a...

Rich Washburn
Jul 25, 20242 min read


GPT-5: The Dawn of PhD-Level AI Reasoning
The future of artificial intelligence just got a lot closer with the recent revelations about GPT-5 from OpenAI. This new iteration,...

Rich Washburn
Jul 16, 20242 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


The Hidden Power of AI: An Invisible Revolution Transforming Our World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making massive leaps that many people are unaware of, yet these advances are not confined to secretive...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Outpacing the Giants: The Fastest AI Chip Yet
In a new development poised to redefine the AI hardware landscape, a new player named Etched has emerged from stealth mode with a bold...

Rich Washburn
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Apple’s Vision for the Future of Artificial Intelligence ”For the Rest of Us”
Apple has done it again, setting the stage for a monumental shift in the tech landscape with its latest innovation: Apple Intelligence....

Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20243 min read


The Global AI Race: 10 Countries Shaping the Future of Technology
In the fast moving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), certain countries are emerging as global leaders, pushing the boundaries of...

Rich Washburn
May 29, 20243 min read


An Imminent Reality: Is Dario Amodei Right About A.I.?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technological advancement, the discussions around its exponential growth and the...

Rich Washburn
May 3, 20242 min read


Automated Threats: How AI is Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword in the realm of cybersecurity. Recent developments suggest that AI...

Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Apple Unveils OpenELM Open Source AI Model
In an unexpected move, Apple has unveiled a new generative AI model that marks a significant departure from Apple’s traditionally...

Rich Washburn
Apr 26, 20241 min read


The Deepfake Dilemma
In a disturbing exploitation of artificial intelligence, Dazhon Darien, a former athletic director at Pikesville High School, has been...

Rich Washburn
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Back to the Future: Why the Future of AI & Computers Could Be Analog
The notion of analog computing making a comeback might seem as antiquated as a rotary dial phone in the age of smartphones. Yet, the...

Rich Washburn
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Is QAR OpenAI's Secret Weapon in the AGI Arms Race?
The unfolding narrative around "QAR" (Quantum Artificial Reasoning) offers a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence,...

Rich Washburn
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Grok Goes Open Source! 🚀
In a monumental move for the AI community, Elon Musk and xAI have released Grok, an AI model with a staggering 314 billion parameters,...

Rich Washburn
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Legal Titans and the Quest for General Intelligence
The lawsuit involving Elon Musk, OpenAI, and the complexities surrounding artificial general intelligence (AGI) stands as a testament to...

Rich Washburn
Mar 1, 20242 min read


The Pedals Project: Crowdsourcing AI Accessibility
A novel development combining artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed computing, dubbed "Pedals" has the potential to democratize...

Rich Washburn
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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