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The Arsenal of Democracy: Made in the USA
The United States stands at the threshold of a new industrial era—one defined not by a lack of capital or innovation, but by an inability to mobilize existing assets (both physical and human). As global supply chains fragment, geopolitical tensions escalate, and industrial policy reemerges as a tool of national strategy, the imperative to reshore...
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The Future of Finance Is Autonomous
Every few decades, a wedge of technology forces its way into the calcified layers of the global financial system. In the 1970s, it was mainframes—rigid but durable, encoding banking logic that still haunts systems today. In the 1990s, relational databases and Excel standardized information flows, enabling a wave of automation and quant strategies. In the...
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Thought Machines
For centuries, the evolution of human-computer interaction has been constrained by the need for physical input—keyboards, touchscreens, and voice commands. These tools, while transformative, remain intermediaries between thought and action, introducing friction and limiting the speed at which human cognition can interact with digital systems. The next paradigm shift is underway: a world where thought...
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Gresham’s Law of AI Quality
The AI arms race isn’t just about rapid innovation—it’s about avoiding obsolescence. In this race, Gresham’s Law of AI Quality highlights a stark reality: without robust infrastructure, investment, and governance, nations risk losing their competitive edge. In AI, the “bad”—inferior technologies, weak ecosystems, and insufficient resources—can drive out the “good,” leaving lagging countries dependent on...
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AI is Revolutionizing Black Friday E-commerce
E-commerce during Black Friday and Cyber Monday has evolved into a complex digital ecosystem where artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in shaping the shopping experience, optimizing operations, and driving sales. In this era of rapid advancement, generative AI and automation have the potential to deliver highly relevant and context-aware purchasing experiences. These technologies streamline...
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All You Can Eat
The Deterioration of the U.S. Health System: A Paradox of Economic Power and Poor Health Outcomes The United States, the world’s largest economy and a leader in technological innovation, paradoxically suffers from some of the worst health outcomes among developed nations. Despite spending more on healthcare per capita than any other country, Americans face declining life...
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AI Factories
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming the backbone of national security and economic dominance, the race to build advanced AI factories will shape the future leaders of both nations and corporations. Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, who recently won the Nobel Prize for their work in “Why Nations Fail”, argued...
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Normalization Engines
Throughout history, technological and business innovations have repeatedly transformed industries by leveling the playing field, democratizing access, improving efficiencies of scale, and reducing the cost and burden of providing services. This process can be likened to the concept of a “normalization engine”—an orchestrating force that standardizes access, lowers barriers to entry, and creates a more...
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Europe – Whatever It Takes
Europe’s contribution to modern science and technology is undeniable. Alan Turing, one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence, laid the foundation for machine learning and computational theory with his early work on breaking the Enigma code during World War II. The Enigma-breaking efforts, led by Turing at Bletchley Park, not only changed the course of...
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The Rise of AI Agents
The AI space continues to evolve rapidly, with one of the most transformative developments being the rise of AI agents. Unlike traditional generative AI tools, which focus on producing content such as text or images in response to user input, AI agents have the capability to act autonomously, learn from their environment, and make decisions...
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The Evolution of Labor Markets and AI
Exploring How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Labor Landscape The seismic shifts brought about by technological innovations in the economy are undeniable, particularly in the delicate balancing act between human labor and the new systems that define industries. While we celebrate past achievements, we also stand on the brink of a future where the very...
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War in Space
The space age began in the mid-20th century amid the intense geopolitical rivalry of the Cold War. The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, marking the dawn of extraterrestrial exploration and significantly amplifying the space race with the United States. This event triggered a wave of political, military, and public pressures in...