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Signal: The (near) future of technology (next 5-10 yrs)

by Jule Owen | Aug 1, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Economics, Economy, Ethics, IoT, Quantum computing, Space, Space economy, Technology

The 2024 Futures Report by KPMG, titled “From Disruption to Business Value,” highlights the critical need for businesses to adapt to various forms of disruption, including technological, geopolitical, economic, workforce, and environmental changes. The...

AI won’t be replacing humans anytime soon

by Jule Owen | Jul 17, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Signal, Technology

Theory Is All You Need: AI, Human Cognition, and Decision Making A paper by Teppo Felin and Matthias Holweg notes a growing belief that AI will soon replace humans in high-level cognitive tasks. AI has made significant strides, surpassing human capabilities in various...

Signal: The Era of Killer Robots Is Here

by Jule Owen | Jul 11, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Signal, Technology, Warfare

In a landscape reminiscent of science fiction, Ukraine has emerged as an unexpected hub for the development of autonomous military technology. Faced with the relentless pressures of warfare against Russia, the country has turned into a Silicon Valley for “killer...

Stanford AI Index Report 2024 Summary

by Jule Owen | Jul 10, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Report, Stanford

The 2024 AI Index Report, the seventh edition, is the most comprehensive to date, covering significant AI trends, including technical advancements, public perceptions, and geopolitical dynamics. This edition features new estimates on AI training costs, detailed...

Blockchain and AI to improve cybersecurity – new research

by Jule Owen | Jun 22, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Signal, Technology

Main Findings: Enhanced Security and Privacy: Blockchain technology (BT) and decentralised AI significantly enhance cybersecurity measures by providing a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof system for data transactions and storage. Federated learning (FL), combined...

Review – “Prediction Machines” (2018) by Agrawal, Gans, and Goldfarb:

by Jule Owen | Jun 17, 2024 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Signal, Technology

Core Concept: The book focuses on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on the economy. The authors argue that AI’s primary contribution is to lower the cost of making predictions. AI as a Prediction Technology: AI is essentially...
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