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The Power Paradox: Florida’s Data Center Boom and Who Really Pays the Bill
So here’s the thing. Florida is finally stepping into the data center conversation — and about time. As an AI accelerationist, Floridian, and someone knee-deep in the world of GPUs and power systems, I’m watching this one closely. Because what’s playing out in the Florida Public Service Commission isn’t just a local issue — it’s a glimpse at how the AI revolution collides with infrastructure reality. For the first time, regulators are trying to figure out how to handle the en

Rich Washburn
3 days ago3 min read


The Inevitability of Adult AI: An elephant in the server room.
Let’s not pretend we didn’t see this coming. Sam Altman made it official this week: OpenAI’s tools — including ChatGPT — are now open to supporting adult-oriented content in specific contexts. And predictably, the internet lit up like a Christmas tree in a lightning storm. Some are shocked. Some are offended. A lot of people are thrilled. But the truth? Inevitable. We were always going to get here. And the real conversation — the one we need to have — is not about whether t

Rich Washburn
3 days ago4 min read


Inside the Legislative Process: My Journey with AFP in Tallahassee
Some experiences give you a new perspective on how things really work behind the scenes. My recent trip to Tallahassee with Americans...

Rich Washburn
Feb 43 min read


Should You Launch an AI-Enabled Business Ahead of the UBI Wave?
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the economic landscape, the potential for wide-scale job displacement grows, making Universal...

Rich Washburn
Aug 4, 20244 min read


Silicon Shield or Chinese Roulette?
In the game of global politics and technology, Taiwan stands as the linchpin of the semiconductor industry. As home to the world's most...

Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20243 min read


China Hacks UK’s MOD! Cybersecurity & International Relations
Geopolitical tensions simmer just below the surface of international diplomacy, the virtual battleground has become just as contested as...

Rich Washburn
May 7, 20242 min read


Digital Fault Lines: Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Lapse and its Global Fallout
In a revealing report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), Microsoft has been pinpointed as the linchpin in a series of "avoidable...

Rich Washburn
Apr 4, 20242 min read


OpenAI Removes Military Limitations, Meets with China on AI Safety
In a significant policy shift, OpenAI has amended its stance on military applications of its technology, sparking a flurry of discussions...

Rich Washburn
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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