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In my years working with historical documents, I’ve often seen how technological leaps, while promising immense progress, also carry unforeseen consequences. Today, as artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes our world, the conversation around AI safety feels particularly resonant. Recent reports suggest China is placing a significant emphasis on AI safety, a move that should serve as … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. Today, I want to talk about a recent development that really caught my eye – the confirmation that Nvidia and AMD will be contributing 15% of their China chip revenue to the U.S. government. This news, dated August 12, 2025, brings to mind many historical instances where governments have stepped in … Read more
It seems we’re at another crossroads with technology, and this one feels particularly significant. The world of Artificial Intelligence is buzzing, and not in the usual excited way. A major class-action lawsuit has been certified, potentially the largest copyright case the AI industry has ever faced. As someone who has spent decades sifting through the … Read more
The Silent Observer We’ve all heard the news: AI-powered sensors might soon be able to monitor our every move, even within the supposed privacy of our own hotel rooms. It’s a thought that raises immediate questions about privacy, doesn’t it? As someone who spent decades sifting through the dusty records of technological progress, this development … Read more
It feels like everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence these days. The buzz around AI is undeniable, and frankly, it’s having a significant impact on the U.S. economy right now. As someone who’s spent decades sifting through historical documents, especially those detailing the rise of new technologies, I can’t help but see a familiar rhythm. … Read more
It’s been said that artificial intelligence is a tool. And like any tool, it can be used for good or ill. We’ve seen AI assist doctors, help engineers design better structures, and even compose music. But lately, the conversation has shifted. What if AI isn’t just a tool used by hackers, but an entity that … Read more
It’s fascinating to witness the current fervor surrounding advancements in AI architectures. We’re hearing claims of ‘100x faster reasoning,’ echoing the breathless excitement that accompanied earlier technological leaps, like the dawn of the internet and the World Wide Web. As a retired archivist, I’ve spent decades immersed in the history of technology, meticulously cataloging documents … Read more
As someone who has spent decades sifting through the dusty archives of technological history, I’ve always been struck by how deeply intertwined innovation and governance have been. It’s a relationship that’s evolved dramatically, and examining the present through the lens of the past can be incredibly illuminating. Think about it: the very foundations of modern … Read more
It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how quickly the technological landscape can shift? And how sometimes, the very leaders making decisions about it seem a bit… out of the loop? I was reminded of this when I came across a particular anecdote from years ago concerning Nvidia. Back in the day, the name Nvidia might not have … Read more