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National Logistics Day 2025
National Logistics Day, observed on June 28th, celebrates logistics professionals, ensuring that global commerce flows smoothly. The massive U.S. logistics industry employs approximately 9 million people, incurring annual costs of $1.5 trillion, and is increasingly utilizing AI.
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Are Fears About AI Eliminating Jobs Stoking a Modern-day Luddite Movement?
Artificial intelligence is expected to be a net job creator, despite concerns about displacement. Historical precedent shows that technology transforms work by creating new roles while automating routine tasks, although the benefits may be unevenly distributed.
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Personal and Enterprise Resiliency: Going from BANI to REAL
The Cold War's predictable MAD framework has given way to today's BANI world—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible, which is why we need new AI-powered enterprise systems to restore control and resilience.
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How Close is the Singularity?
Experts are divided on when or if AI will surpass human intelligence (the Singularity). Some predict it's near, others doubt it will happen. While AGI could transform industries, major technical and scientific hurdles remain. Caution and optimism both persist.
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Fears Grow as Artificial General Intelligence Nears
In this article I examine whether artificial intelligence poses major existential threats or offers benefits. While experts worry about uncontrollable AGI surpassing humans, others believe AI can partner with humanity to process data and drive productivity responsibly.
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Strategic Foresight and Planning
Strategic planning remains critical for organizational success despite widespread failures. Companies must adopt dynamic, AI-enhanced strategic foresight approaches to anticipate disruptions, explore scenarios, and adapt continuously in an uncertain, volatile business environment.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure
The article discusses the crucial role of AI in enhancing critical infrastructure efficiency and cybersecurity. It highlights AI's potential to improve power grids, water systems, and defend against cyberattacks, while also noting AI itself may become considered critical infrastructure.
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A.I. & The ‘Clash of the Technology Titans’
This week, Steve was featured on Schwab Network hosted by Nicole Petallides, where he discussed tech and A.I. trends in focus. Steve notes that MSFT, META, and GOOGL are working to build the largest possible knowledge bases with factors that could differentiate competitors in the A.I. space. Steve also discusses AI and the future of work.
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In Memoriam: C. Gordon Bell
This article commemorates the life and achievements of Gordon Bell, a pioneer in computer science. It highlights his contributions to the development of minicomputers, his work at companies like DEC and Microsoft, and his numerous awards and innovations in computing.
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The AI arms race may soon center on a competition for ‘expert’ data
Training data scraped from the web may have been OK for the first wave of large language models, but as competition increases, more and better data will be needed.