Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It’s August 21, 2025, and a significant shift in U.S. energy policy has quietly taken place, one that could dramatically reshape the landscape for renewable energy development. Reports indicate that the Trump administration has consolidated all permitting authority for solar and wind projects to a single individual, Doug Burgum, with the stated goal of significantly … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement around new AI models. We’ve seen incredible leaps in what these systems can do, from writing code to generating realistic images. But behind every impressive demo, there’s a monumental effort that often goes unseen. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently admitted that the company faced challenges … Read more
It’s August 2025, and the tech world is abuzz with talk about Meta. Reports suggest the social media giant might be considering downsizing its AI division. This isn’t just about one company; it’s a peek behind the curtain at how major tech players manage massive investments in artificial intelligence, especially when things get a bit…complicated … Read more
As of August 20th, 2025, a significant regulatory shift has occurred. An order put in place by the Biden administration, aimed at preventing monopolies, has reportedly been scrapped. This move brings to the forefront critical questions about market regulation, economic power, and the very structure of our digital age. From my perspective, having spent decades … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve always been fascinated by how big-picture forces shape our future. Today, I want to talk about something that might seem dry but has real implications for all of us, especially concerning technology and innovation: the US budget deficit. A recent report from a government watchdog … Read more
It’s not every day you hear about a computer program doing science. Not just analyzing data, mind you, but actually designing experiments and running them. That’s what’s happening now. An AI has shown it can conduct scientific research pretty much on its own, setting up and executing tests with impressive accuracy. Think about what this … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how government revenue can sometimes take an unexpected turn, and Massachusetts has a prime example from this year. The state collected a staggering $2 billion more in tax revenue than they had initially projected. A significant factor driving this surplus? The implementation of a tax on high earners, often referred to … Read more
It feels like a fundamental part of the American dream is that you can pick up and move for a better opportunity. Go where the jobs are, or where life is more affordable. But lately, that’s not happening as much. Data from recent years suggests that people are staying put. They’re not moving to new … Read more
It feels like every day there’s a new headline about Artificial Intelligence. We hear about AI potentially achieving consciousness, or solving the world’s biggest problems, or even, as some predict, leading to a ‘singularity’ that changes humanity forever. But I’ve been in the tech world for a long time, and honestly, I think we’re looking … Read more
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement around generative AI. Every day, it feels like there’s a new tool that can write code, create art, or draft emails. Many companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon, launching pilot projects to see what this technology can do for them. But according to a … Read more