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The Pandemic IT Rehab Road Trip: Better Late Than Never
You ever hear a friend describe an IT mess so vivid you can smell the burnt plastic? A buddy called me recently, pacing through the kind...

Rich Washburn
Aug 249 min read


Deep Research AI: The Beginning of the End for Human Labor?
The AI arms race has reached another milestone. OpenAI's Deep Research is here, and it's already making waves—big ones. If early reports...

Rich Washburn
Feb 43 min read


2025 AI Predictions: How DeepSeek R1 Changed the Future Overnight
If you thought artificial general intelligence (AGI) was decades away, think again. The future isn’t knocking—it just kicked down the...

Rich Washburn
Jan 295 min read


From Busy Work to Breakthroughs: How Small AI Wins Sparked a Culture Shift at XYZ Insurance
In today’s workplace, it’s often the hidden inefficiencies—what I like to call “loose screws”—that quietly eat away at productivity....

Rich Washburn
Jan 244 min read


NEO’s Automated AI Researcher: The Beginning of a Revolution in Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence has been evolving at breakneck speed, but Neo—an autonomous AI researcher tailored for machine learning...

Rich Washburn
Nov 16, 20244 min read


The Power of Prompting: A Technical Dive into AI Prompt Engineering
In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, one concept stands out as a cornerstone of effective AI utilization: prompt...

Rich Washburn
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Sam Altman's UBI Experiment: The Surprising Results That Could Change America
Nearly a decade ago, in 2016, Sam Altman, now renowned as the CEO of OpenAI, embarked on a journey to explore a concept that had been...

Rich Washburn
Aug 22, 20244 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


Beyond Job Security: Adapting to an AI-Driven World
The accelerating pace of AI development, with predictions of artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerging within the next four to eight...

Rich Washburn
Jun 7, 20242 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


Generating The Future of IT
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in IT operations is emerging as a pivotal factor in driving the next wave of digital...

Rich Washburn
May 24, 20243 min read


GPT-4o: Three Jobs AI Can Revolutionize Right Now
OpenAI's latest model, GPT-4o, is redefining what artificial intelligence can achieve. This new iteration is not just an upgrade; it's a...

Rich Washburn
May 23, 20242 min read


New Economic Reality: Universal Basic Income in a Post-AGI World
As we approach the precipice of a transformative era dominated by advanced general intelligence (AGI), a significant reshaping of our...

Rich Washburn
May 12, 20242 min read


Google Lays Off Entire Python Team
Google has dismissed its entire Python team, citing cost-cutting measures as jobs are outsourced to cheaper labor markets abroad. This...

Rich Washburn
May 1, 20242 min read


Crafting Consciousness: Inside Sanctuary AI's Mission to Build Robots That Understand Us
In a world where technological advancements are rapidly transforming the landscape of labor, artificial intelligence, and robotics,...

Rich Washburn
Feb 12, 20242 min read


A New Era: How the Rabbit R1 and Its LAM Technology Could Redefine the Workforce
In the electrifying atmosphere of CES, a groundbreaking development has emerged, capturing the attention of professionals and...

Rich Washburn
Jan 24, 20243 min read


Post-Singularity Predictions - How will our lives, corporations, and nations adapt to AI revolution?
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has led many to speculate that we may be approaching a technological singularity - a...

Rich Washburn
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Prompt Engineering: Unlocking ChatGPT's Potential
ChatGPT's conversation abilities have captivated the world, but its real power lies in prompt engineering - the art of carefully crafting...

Rich Washburn
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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