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It feels like everywhere you turn these days, artificial intelligence is being hailed as the next big thing. The buzz around AI investments is undeniable, with companies pouring billions into development and startups promising groundbreaking advancements. But as someone who’s spent decades sifting through the history of technological innovation, I can’t help but feel a … Read more
It feels like we’re at a significant juncture with artificial intelligence, doesn’t it? As someone who’s spent decades sifting through dusty archives, I often find that the challenges we face today with new technologies aren’t entirely new. They often echo past struggles, just with different tools and terminology. Right now, the AI industry is grappling … Read more
It’s August 8th, 2025, and news is buzzing about OpenAI securing a significant contract with the U.S. government. For many, this might feel like a new chapter in the story of artificial intelligence. But as a retired archivist who’s spent decades sifting through the records of technological advancement, I can tell you this partnership echoes … Read more
It’s not often that a jury verdict brings the distant past of technology into sharp focus with a present-day event, but a recent finding against Meta concerning the Flo period and pregnancy app does just that. A jury determined that Meta illegally collected data from users of the Flo app, a significant development in the … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here. So, we’re seeing a lot of talk these days about bringing smartphone manufacturing back to the US. It sounds great, right? More jobs, maybe faster innovation. But is it really that simple? Over a decade ago, people tried this. One of those folks was a guy named Rich Godek. He actually … Read more
Hey there! Grab a coffee, let’s chat. You know how sometimes history doesn’t exactly repeat, but it definitely rhymes? Well, I’ve been getting that feeling a lot lately, especially when I look at the buzz around AI. It reminds me so much of another wild ride: the dot-com bubble. The Dot-Com Rollercoaster Think back to … Read more