Perpetual Learning
Arthur Finch 
For years, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence has been dominated by fears of job displacement. Will robots take our jobs? Will AI make human workers obsolete? These are valid concerns, but I think we might be focusing on the wrong aspect of AI’s societal impact. From my perspective, the more profound shift isn’t about AI … Read more
It’s September 5th, 2025, and the pace of technological change feels relentless. We’re constantly hearing about AI’s advancements, its potential to automate tasks, and its growing presence in our daily lives. From my perspective, having spent decades in the tech industry, this rapid progress brings both incredible opportunity and significant questions about our future. One … Read more
It looks like the tariff landscape is shifting again, and this time, the semiconductor industry is in the crosshairs. Recent talk suggests that “fairly substantial” tariffs on chips are on the way. But before we dive into what that might mean, there’s a ray of good news for some of our biggest tech players – … Read more
It’s fascinating to watch how quickly artificial intelligence is evolving, especially in how it mimics us. Synthesia, a company that creates AI-generated videos, has been making significant strides. Their AI avatars, or ‘clones,’ are becoming remarkably expressive, moving beyond stiff digital representations to something far more nuanced. Think about it: these AI models can now … Read more
It feels like we’ve been hearing a lot about inflation lately, doesn’t it? Some economists are warning about a potential ‘inflation mountain,’ and it’s got me thinking about past economic cycles. Specifically, the 1970s come to mind. Back in the 1970s, many countries experienced a significant surge in inflation. Prices for everyday goods and services … Read more
It’s fascinating, and perhaps a little unsettling, to watch how quickly Artificial Intelligence is weaving itself into the fabric of our daily lives and, more importantly, our workplaces. From my vantage point in Silicon Valley, where I spent decades working in the software industry, I’ve seen firsthand how technology transforms industries. But the current wave … Read more
It seems like everywhere we turn, AI is watching. From the cameras on street corners to the algorithms that track our online behavior, artificial intelligence is becoming incredibly good at observing us. And frankly, for many of us, it feels a bit… creepy. This isn’t just about a gut feeling. The increasing pervasiveness of AI-powered … Read more
It feels like we’re constantly navigating choppy waters in the global economy lately. From my perch here in Silicon Valley, I see firsthand how technology shapes our world, and right now, that shaping is being influenced by some significant economic shifts. One of the most talked-about trends is the wave of corporate layoffs. We’re seeing … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the talk about AI taking jobs or achieving superintelligence. Those are important conversations, but AI’s influence is also growing in a more subtle, yet profound way: social interaction. As AI gets better at understanding and mimicking human conversation, it’s starting to fill social roles that used to be … Read more
As technology continues to weave itself into the fabric of our daily lives, Large Language Models (LLMs) are emerging as something quite fascinating: personalized digital mirrors. Think of them as sophisticated tools that learn from our interactions, our questions, and our data, reflecting back information tailored precisely to us. But as this personalization deepens, we … Read more