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SitRep 12.4.23: Geopolitical Developments
Overview This report compiles and analyzes key military movements, geopolitical developments, and strategic implications based on the...

Watchtower
Dec 4, 20232 min read


This Season, Give the gift of productivity with the XREAL Air 2 Glasses! 🎁👓💼🚀
If you're looking to impress that on-the-go professional in your life, the XREAL Air 2 Glasses are the way to go. These glasses offer a...

Rich Washburn
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Open Range Day: How Cheap Bottles of Champagne Become Supernovas
Today grown men in tactical gear, and cheap bottles of champagne collided in a spectacle of madness and gunpowder. And it was GUUUUD! A...

Rich Washburn
Dec 3, 20231 min read


AI at Work: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
In the span of a year since artificial intelligence (AI) became widely accessible to the general public, its evolution has been nothing...

Rich Washburn
Nov 29, 20233 min read


12 Cool New Tricks Your iPhone can do
Oh look an article that's not about Ai, LOL... The recent iOS 17.1.1 update has introduced some genuinely cool features that many users...

Rich Washburn
Nov 28, 20232 min read


The Enigma of Q*: Unraveling the Mystery of OpenAI's Alleged Breakthrough
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a recent development has stirred the tech community – the rumored Q* project...

Rich Washburn
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Strategic Report: Geopolitical Developments 28.11.23
Overview This report synthesizes key operational, logistical, and geopolitical developments observed and inferred from the latest...

Watchtower
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Tipping Point: Does OpenAI's Corporate Coup Foreshadow an AGI Revolution
As the world stands on the brink of technological transformation, the events within OpenAI serve as a harbinger of a larger, more...

Rich Washburn
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Dolphin Yi 34b: China's Open Source Leap into AI
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the emergence of the Dolphin Yi 34b model marks a significant milestone....

Rich Washburn
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Global SitRep: 11/27/23
Executive Summary This report synthesizes critical global events and strategic implications that have unfolded within the last 24 hours....

Watchtower
Nov 27, 20232 min read


BREAKING: OpenAI INSIDER Drops BOMBSHELL "AGI Achieved"
The world of artificial intelligence is currently on fire with conjecture surrounding OpenAI's mysterious Q* project. Emerging reports...

Rich Washburn
Nov 24, 20232 min read


Global Strategic Assessment: Snapshot of the current state of international security affairs
NATO Operations: Operation 'Shengen': This seems to refer to a NATO initiative aimed at reducing logistical barriers for military...

Watchtower
Nov 24, 20232 min read


SITREP 11.22.23
Summary: This situation report provides a comprehensive overview of current operations, asset movements, and strategic implications...

Watchtower
Nov 23, 20233 min read


Q-Star: At the Intersection of AI Breakthroughs & Corporate Governance
The landscape of artificial intelligence has been undulating with waves of groundbreaking advancements and the realm of what is known as...

Rich Washburn
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Current State of OpenAI's Self Induced Implosion
Recently, OpenAI, known for its groundbreaking AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E, witnessed a seismic shift in its leadership. Sam...

Rich Washburn
Nov 21, 20232 min read


America is Pushing China Out of the Internet
Introduction: Undersea data cables, a pivotal component in global internet infrastructure, is at the heart of a burgeoning geopolitical...

Watchtower
Nov 21, 20232 min read


The Future of Organoid Intelligence: A Synthesis of Biology, Ethics, and Technology
In the realm of scientific innovation, the concept of organoid intelligence (OI) stands as a testament to human curiosity and the...

Rich Washburn
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Emergent Threat of GPS Interference in Civil Aviation
Summary: There's a recent surge in GPS hacking incidents affecting civilian aircraft in the Middle East. Over 50 incidents of GPS...

Watchtower
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Heightened Conflict Indicators Across the Middle East and Eastern Europe
In the past 72 hours, the geopolitical landscape has signaled critical escalations, notably within the Middle East and Ukraine. The BRICS...

Watchtower
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Asset Watch - SITREP 11.20.23
Summary As of 20 November 2023, strategic military movements have continued to intensify, indicating a substantial pivot in operational...

Watchtower
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Team Building Range Day
Organizing a corporate retreat is all about stepping away from the usual office environment to engage in activities that build...

Rich Washburn
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Open AI DISAPPEARING after Firing CEO, Employees Joining Microsoft in Mass Exodus
The tech world was shaken to its core this weekend as news broke of OpenAI's seismic organizational shifts and a purported mass exodus of...

Rich Washburn
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Altman's Leap to Microsoft Marks a New Chapter in AI
In an industry where change is the only constant, the recent shakeup at OpenAI has sent ripples through the tech world. Sam Altman's...

Rich Washburn
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Tech Tides Turning: OpenAI's Executive Shuffle and Future Prospects
OpenAI, the pioneering AI research lab, has been making waves in the tech industry with its startling announcements and unexpected...

Rich Washburn
Nov 20, 20232 min read


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