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Project Strawberry: A Sweet Surprise or Sour Grapes?
Let’s start with the basics: what is this “Strawberry” everyone’s talking about? Recent chatter from well-known AI insiders like IR rule...

Rich Washburn
Aug 11, 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


How Generative AI is Redefining Human Potential
Imagine having an Einstein in your basement—an amalgamation of the collective intellect of history's greatest minds..

Rich Washburn
Aug 3, 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


Supercomputer Obsession: Elon Musk's Grand Vision
Elon Musk has set his sights on a new frontier: supercomputers. His goal is nothing short of monumental—constructing the world's most...

Rich Washburn
Jul 29, 20243 min read


The Strategic Imperative: U.S. Leadership in AI for National Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a technological marvel; it is a strategic asset that will define the balance of global power in...

Rich Washburn
Jul 27, 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


The Dynamics of AI Adoption: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies, presenting both opportunities and challenges....

Rich Washburn
Jul 23, 20242 min read


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


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


Leaked Prompt Unveils Claude 3.5's Secret Weapon
Anthropic has managed to carve a niche for itself with its Claude 3.5 model, particularly with its innovative "artifact" feature. Unlike...

Rich Washburn
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Elon Musk's Ambitious GPU Farm: The "Gigafactory of Compute”
Elon Musk, the tech mogul behind Tesla and SpaceX, is embarking on a monumental project with his AI startup, xAI. The venture aims to...

Rich Washburn
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Generative AI: The Hype is Real and So Are the Opportunities
Generative AI has rapidly transitioned from a nascent technology to a transformative force, and the buzz surrounding it is well-deserved....

Rich Washburn
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Microsoft and Apple Exit OpenAI’s Board Amidst Antitrust Scrutiny
In a surprising turn of events, both Microsoft and Apple have decided to vacate their seats on OpenAI's board, citing antitrust concerns....

Rich Washburn
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Joe Rogan's Guest on AI's Emotional Outbursts: What is 'Rant Mode’
New revelations in AI can often send shockwaves through the tech community. Recently, on Joe Rogan's podcast, a guest brought up an...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20242 min read


NVIDIA’s Nitron 4 340B: A Game-Changer for Synthetic Data Generation
NVIDIA has once again pushed the boundaries with the release of their latest model, the Nitron 4 340B. This open-source behemoth,...

Rich Washburn
Jun 29, 20242 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


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


ESM3 - Simulating 500 Million Years of Evolution to Create New Proteins
In a groundbreaking leap for artificial intelligence and biotechnology, the newly unveiled ESM3 model has simulated an astounding 500...

Rich Washburn
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Leaked Insights: The Road to Superintelligence by 2027
Leopold Ashenbrenner, a former employee at OpenAI, has revealed a groundbreaking document outlining the imminent future of artificial...

Rich Washburn
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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