Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
It’s been on my mind lately – this growing sense of unease when we look at the economic data coming out of the U.S. You know, things like inflation numbers and the latest labor statistics. As someone who spent a career in tech, I’ve always appreciated clean, reliable data. It’s the bedrock of good decisions. … Read more
It’s 2025, and the world is buzzing with new technologies and economic shifts. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation can reshape our lives. But with great power comes great responsibility, and it’s crucial we consider the ethical side of these advancements. Think about artificial intelligence. We’re seeing … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were all talking about the latest advancements from OpenAI. Now, Arthur Finch here, and I’ve been diving into the practical performance of their new open-source model. We all see the benchmarks, right? Those neat charts showing impressive scores. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how quickly the conversation around Artificial Intelligence is shifting. Just a while back, the focus was largely on the incredible potential. Now, we’re starting to see the tangible effects on the workforce, particularly for those just starting out in tech. A recent observation by a Goldman Sachs economist highlighted something quite … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at AI’s ability to write poems or generate art. Now, the landscape is shifting again, and it’s bringing us face-to-face with the complex reality of advanced artificial intelligence. Microsoft recently unveiled a new AI designed for autonomous malware reverse-engineering. Now, that might sound like a mouthful, but … Read more
Trade disputes and tariffs have been hot topics lately, and it’s easy to get lost in the headlines. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? As someone who’s seen how global shifts can impact businesses, I find it fascinating to look at the nuanced ways tariffs affect our economy. When a country imposes a … Read more
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen AI capable of truly understanding and creating interactive environments from simple text prompts. Now, DeepMind’s Genie 3 is showing us what’s possible. Imagine typing a description – “a robot exploring a jungle” – and having a fully playable, interactive game world appear. That’s essentially what Genie 3 … Read more
It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at the capabilities of GPT-3, and now, with GPT-5 on the horizon, the pace of advancement in artificial intelligence is truly breathtaking. As someone who’s spent a good chunk of my career in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly new technologies emerge and reshape our … Read more
It feels like every other week, we hear about another tech company announcing layoffs. Often, the explanation points to “efficiency gains” brought about by Artificial Intelligence. As someone who spent decades in the software industry, I’ve seen technological shifts before, but this one feels different. Is AI truly replacing humans on a massive scale, or … Read more
It’s been an interesting week in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI, one of the big players in this rapidly evolving field, has made a significant move by releasing some of its models as open-source. From my perspective, having spent decades in the software industry, this kind of decision has ripple effects we’re only just … Read more