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GPT-4o Mini First Impressions: Fast, Cheap, & Dang Good
OpenAI has unveiled its latest offering: GPT-4o Mini. Despite initial disappointment among some enthusiasts anticipating GPT-5 or other...

Rich Washburn
Jul 18, 20242 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


Robot Blacksmith: Shaping the Future with AI
In the world of advanced manufacturing, a groundbreaking innovation is taking center stage—the Robotic Blacksmith. This revolutionary...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 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


The AI Bull Market & Nvidia’s Massive Potential
Doug Clinton from Deepwater Asset Management posits that we are only in the third or fourth inning of the AI bull market, suggesting...

Rich Washburn
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Q-Star: OpenAI's Revolution in Mathematical Reasoning a Leap Towards AGI?
The resurgence of Q-Star, an advanced AI model by OpenAI, has demonstrated remarkable capabilities, particularly in solving complex...

Rich Washburn
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Week in Tech: AI Chips, Voice Updates, and SpaceX Double Landing
Etched's Sohu Chip: A New Benchmark in AI Hardware This week, Etched.ai, a startup founded by two 21-year-old Harvard dropouts, Gavin...

Rich Washburn
Jun 29, 20242 min read


No Deal: Apple Turns Down Meta's AI Proposal Amid Privacy Concerns
In a not so surprising turn of events, Apple has declined Meta's proposal to integrate their large language model, Llama, into Apple's AI...

Rich Washburn
Jun 26, 20243 min read


AI Automation: The Future is Seamless Integration
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace, moving beyond the hype and becoming an integral part of various...

Rich Washburn
Jun 26, 20242 min read


From OpenAI to SSI: Ilya Sutskever's Bold New Mission
In a groundbreaking revelation, Ilya Sutskever, a pivotal figure in the AI world, has announced his new venture: Safe Superintelligence...

Rich Washburn
Jun 19, 20243 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


iOS 18 Leaks: AI, Security, & Customization
As the anticipation for WWDC 2024 reaches a fever pitch, iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the iPhone experience. Drawing from a trove of...

Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20243 min read


How Apple’s AI and Neural Engine are Transforming iOS 18
As Apple gears up to launch iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and the latest macOS updates, the spotlight is firmly on the groundbreaking AI features...

Rich Washburn
Jun 7, 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


Light-Based Computing: The Optical Transistor Revolution
For decades, electronic transistors have been the bedrock of technological progress, enabling the rapid advancement of computing power...

Rich Washburn
May 26, 20244 min read


Elon Musk's Vision: A Future Where AI Replaces Human Labor
During a recent talk at the Viva Technology conference in Paris, Elon Musk shared his vision of a future profoundly transformed by...

Rich Washburn
May 26, 20242 min read


From Sand to Silicon: The Strategic Significance of Semiconductors
The story of semiconductors is one of immense complexity, innovation, and strategic importance. These microscopic marvels power...

Rich Washburn
May 26, 20242 min read


Nvidia's Blackwell: A Defining Moment in Computing
In a world constantly reaching for the next frontier in technology, Nvidia stands at the precipice of a revolution. At their recent GTC...

Rich Washburn
May 25, 20243 min read


Digital Companions: The Next Evolution in AI and the Road Ahead
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we interact with technology, the line between a helpful assistant and a truly...

Rich Washburn
May 25, 20243 min read


Towards Superintelligence: Inside Microsoft's $100 Billion Stargate
Microsoft and OpenAI have embarked on a groundbreaking venture, code-named Project Stargate, with the ambitious goal of developing a $100...

Rich Washburn
May 23, 20243 min read
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