Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It’s not every day you hear about sophisticated cyberattacks that directly impact international relations, but a recent discovery by Microsoft has put a spotlight on this very issue. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team recently identified a Russian state-sponsored hacking group, known as Midnight Blizzard (also tracked as Nobelium or APT29), attempting to breach the systems of … Read more
It’s August 1st, 2025, and the conversation about artificial intelligence and automation isn’t slowing down. From my years in software and my ongoing interest in how technology shapes our lives, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly things are changing. It’s not about a distant future; it’s happening now, and it’s reshaping the very nature of work. … Read more
It seems every week there’s a new headline about cyber threats, and this latest one from Microsoft certainly caught my attention. They recently detailed an operation by a Russian government-backed hacking group, tracked as “Midnight Blizzard” (also known as Nobelium or APT29), which has been targeting foreign embassies around the globe. What’s particularly concerning about … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how software can reshape industries. Lately, a lot of the conversation has been about artificial intelligence, but sometimes the older, more established players are making significant moves too. Palantir, a company known for its big data analytics platforms, is one such player, and … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things change. Today, data is everywhere. It’s collected, stored, and used in ways that were unimaginable even twenty years ago. My own journey into thinking about ethical technology development naturally leads me to consider data privacy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed … Read more
As someone who has spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly innovation can move. Today, that pace is set by artificial intelligence, and it’s moving at an incredible speed. With this rapid advancement comes a critical need to talk about AI ethics. It’s not just a philosophical debate; it’s about building … Read more
It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing nations, especially when it comes to technology and development. For years, India and China have been on many people’s minds, often placed side-by-side in discussions about global progress. While the allure of a direct comparison is strong, it often overlooks the nuanced realities of each nation’s … Read more
It’s fascinating to watch the evolution of artificial intelligence, especially when we discuss its limitations. The OpenAI IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) team recently touched on a crucial aspect: Question 6. This wasn’t about finding the right answer, but about the model’s ability to recognize when it doesn’t have a solution. From my perspective, this is … Read more
It’s 2025, and the conversation around Artificial Intelligence in the workplace is hotter than ever. One of the more talked-about developments recently comes from Commonwealth Bank, which has been making headlines for its increasing integration of AI, leading to a reduction in certain human roles. As someone who spent decades in the software industry, I’ve … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen my share of innovations. But the current explosion in Artificial Intelligence feels different. It’s not just about smarter software; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we use energy, and that has a direct impact on our wallets. Think about it: AI, especially the … Read more