Category: AI
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Code Unleashed: How Poolside Is Making Waves in Generative AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Margarida Garcia, VP of Operations at Poolside, recently shared her perspective on the evolving landscape of generative coding and the unique innovations her company is bringing to the field. Poolside is building its own foundation model for code generation, with a focus on secure, enterprise-ready deployments. Here are the key…
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Proof Without Peeking: Human Passport and the Future of Blockchain Identity
Imagine if verifying you’re human online didn’t mean giving up your privacy—or your entire transaction history. Today, blockchain’s biggest paradox is that while it promises trustless systems, it often leaves identities and wallets wide open, exposing users to everything from Sybil attacks to airdrop hunters. On platforms like Base, the Coinbase-backed Ethereum Layer 2 now…
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Meet Your New Digital Sidekick: AI Agents Take the Wheel
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Yash Kumar and Reiichiro Nakano from OpenAI discussed the evolution and impact of AI agents-particularly OpenAI’s Operator-on digital interaction. Their conversation highlighted the technological progress, challenges, and future directions of AI agents as they move from simple chatbots to sophisticated digital assistants capable of performing complex, real-world tasks on behalf…
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No-Code, No Lines: How Halliday Is Serving Up Instant Blockchain Innovation
What if building on the blockchain was as effortless as ordering your daily coffee—no cryptic instructions, no endless queues, just tap, pay, and play? Thanks to a wave of agentic AI and smart contract innovation, that future is now. Today, fintechs and banks can launch digital asset products in hours, not months, all while bypassing…
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Tailor-Made Intelligence: From Off-the-Rack to Runway-Ready AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Waseem AlShikh, CTO and co-founder of Writer, took the EmTech AI 2025 stage to share the remarkable story behind one of enterprise AI’s fastest-growing platforms. Writer’s journey began with a simple but powerful idea: AI should be practical, efficient, and tailored to the specific needs of each business. Founded in 2020,…
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Control, Context, and Code: Windsurf’s Quiet Revolution in Developer Tools
Ever wonder what happens when the future of software meets the sharpest minds in AI—right as acquisition rumors swirl? At the AI+ Expo in Washington, DC, I sat down with Anshul Ramachandran, founding team member at Windsurf (formerly Codeium), just as whispers of an OpenAI buyout electrified the halls. Ramachandran’s resume reads like a Silicon Valley power map—Caltech…
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AI on the Edge: From Cat Videos to Cancer Cures
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Scott Penberthy, Senior Director of Applied AI in the Office of the CTO at Google Cloud, is no stranger to big ideas. In his talk, “New Frontiers in AI Models,” Penberthy offered a sweeping view of how the latest advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping industries, accelerating scientific discovery, and…
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Code Red: Eric Schmidt’s (ex-CEO Google) AI Alarm and the New World Disorder
At the AI+ Expo in Washington, Dr. Eric Schmidt didn’t mince words about the crossroads humanity faces. With the air of a seasoned technologist—and the urgency of someone who’s seen too many sci-fi movies turn into documentaries—he mapped out a future where artificial intelligence is both the world’s greatest opportunity and its most unpredictable threat.…
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Data Without Borders: Why Your AI Needs a Passport (and a Home)
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, takes the stage, you know you’re in for more than just a technical deep-dive-you’re about to get a masterclass in the future of data and AI, delivered with the precision of a Formula One engineer and the vision of a seasoned industry leader. Dallas,…
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Beyond the Singularity: Anders Indset’s Guide to Staying Human
Anders Indset is a philosopher for the digital age—a renowned author, business thinker, and trusted advisor to leaders navigating the complexities of tomorrow. With his latest book, “The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI,” Anders delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most pressing questions of our era: How…
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No More Secrets: Why Radical Transparency Is AI’s Secret Weapon
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Ali Farhadi, CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), is a leading voice for transparency and openness in artificial intelligence. In a field increasingly dominated by closed models and proprietary data, Farhadi argues that only radical transparency-full disclosure of model architecture, training data, and evaluation methods-can build the public…
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From Freakouts to Forecasts: How AI Is Changing the Game in Finance
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Andrew Lo, Director of the Laboratory for Financial Engineering at MIT Sloan School of Management, offers a pragmatic and nuanced perspective on how AI-particularly large language models (LLMs)-is already transforming the financial sector and where its greatest business value lies today. AI as a Financial Advisor: From Skepticism to Surprising…
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Turning AI into Measurable Business Value: Insights from Asha Sharma, Corporate Vice President, AI Platform, Microsoft
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Asha Sharma, Corporate Vice President of AI Platform at Microsoft, is no stranger to translating cutting-edge technology into products that scale. With a background spanning Messenger, Instagram Direct, and now overseeing Microsoft’s AI infrastructure and applications, Sharma shared her perspective on how AI is creating measurable value for businesses-and what’s…
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Banking on AI: How JPMorgan’s Policy Chief Sees the Future of Smart Regulation
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Terah Lyons, currently the Global Head of AI & Data Policy at JPMorgan Chase, has spent her career shaping how governments and private sector organizations approach the governance and responsible use of artificial intelligence. With over a decade of experience spanning public service, nonprofit leadership, and now the financial sector,…
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ElizaOS & the Age of AI Agents: A Conversation with Shaw Walters
Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: It was a privilege to sit down with Shaw Walters of Eliza Labs today. Shaw Walters stands as one of the most influential pioneers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. As the founder of Eliza Labs and the creator of ElizaOS—formerly known as ai16z, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed…
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From Incremental Gains to Breakthroughs: KPMG’s Kevin Bolen on Unlocking AI’s True Potential
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Kevin Bolen, Principal Advisory and Head of AI Transformation at KPMG, delivered a field-tested, pragmatic perspective on how organizations can find real value with AI in today’s business landscape. Drawing on decades of experience spanning the early internet era, natural language startups, and innovation strategy at KPMG, Bolen positioned the…
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From S-Curves to Supercycles: Azeem Azhar’s Roadmap for the AI Revolution
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Azeem Azhar’s presentation at MIT EmTechAI offered a sweeping, incisive overview of the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence, focusing on the unprecedented speed and complexity of technological change. Azhar began by highlighting how the pace of AI advancement-both in terms of technical breakthroughs and business adoption-is unlike…
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Future in Focus: Your VIP Pass to What’s Next from MIT EmTechAI
Welcome to the ultimate sneak peek of what’s coming from the MIT EmTechAI Conference which occurred in Cambridge, MA in May. It was a gathering where the world’s brightest minds push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, and where, I captured the pulse of every major theme, debate, and breakthrough. If you’re eager to know what’s…
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Clause Encounters: How AI Is Rewriting the Legal Playbook with Eleanor Lightbody and Graham Sills
MIT EmTechAI – Cambridge MA: I had the opportunity to catch-up with a pioneer in the legal AI Agentic space on how their platform works and what the future holds for AI with contract and litigation work across the legal practice. This conversation is with Eleanor Lightbody, CEO and Dr. Graham Sills, Co-Founder and Director of AI…
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The Network State: Balaji Srinivasan’s Blueprint for Digital Sovereignty
Dubai, UAE, Token 2049: Balaji Srinivasan’s recent talk lays out a sweeping vision for the future of governance and community in the digital age, centered on his concept of the “network state.” Drawing from his book and ongoing projects, Srinivasan argues that the internet is not just a tool for communication or commerce-it is a…
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Silicon, Photons, and the Quantum Leap: Inside Photonic with Stephanie Simmons
At the Quantum.Tech event, held at the Conrad in Washington, DC, I sat down with Stephanie Simmons, Founder & Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, Inc. We chatted about where the quantum space sits these days and where she sees it going through the lens of the company she started. Stephanie is a dynamic speaker and…
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200 Years Forward: Radical Change, AI, and the New Human Blueprint with Steve Fisher
This was an incredibly interesting conversation with Steve Fisher design futurist, entrepreneur, and podcaster – co-author of SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Dr. Ja-Naé Duane. In SUPERSHIFTS, Steve and Ja-Nae give an overview of how we are at the end of one 200-year arc and embarking on another.…
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Joseph Raczynski Named Top 10 AI Entrepreneurs Making an Impact in 2025
Top 10 AI Entrepreneurs Making an Impact in 2025 from MSN In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at lightning speed, some entrepreneurs aren’t just keeping pace — they’re setting the standard. These are the innovators building smarter systems, solving real-world problems, and quietly defining the future of business, communication, and creativity. As…
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Your DNA, Your Rules: Revolutionizing Genomic Privacy with Blockchain – Dr. Anmol Kapoor, MD
Today we speak with Dr. Anmol Kapoor is a pioneering leader in precision healthcare, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology who is revolutionizing modern medicine. 23andMe, the genetic testing company, recently filed for bankruptcy. Could your data now be sold to the highest bidder – it’s possible. This case serves as a stark reminder that the current model…
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Breaking the Chains: How Decentralized AI is Redefining Intelligence and Autonomy with David Johnston
My mind is blown. David Johnston, Code Maintainer at Morpheus, willingly took on my zany questions with the ease of an Olympic marathoner, gracefully and with dogged determination. In this episode, we’ll delve into the concept of decentralized AI and its profound implications for our interactions with intelligent agents. Imagine AI systems that operate with…
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Cicero Speaks: AI Roleplay, Real Conversations, and the Future of Workplace Training with Doug Stephen
This is a fascinating discussion today about the advancement of chatbots with real value. I speak with Doug Stephen – President, Enterprise Learning Division, CGS and their new product, Cicero. In a world of Agentic AI, chatbots like Sesame that have real-time interactions, with humanlike voice, intonation, and seemingly empathy, today we get to see this sort…
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AI, Blockchain, Assets, and the Future of Emerging Technology with Felix Hartmann
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Felix Hartmann, the German-American tech entrepreneur, futurist, and asset manager. As the driving force behind a pioneering frontier tech investment firm, Felix has been at the forefront of both crypto asset hedge funds and metaverse venture funds. In this episode, we delve into his unique journey, exploring how…
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Are we at the end of human centered customer service? Dimitri Masin has ideas.
As someone who has overseen teams of customer success and service, this was a very interesting conversation. We are at a point where many of these human services can be replaced by machine. Listen to what is happening now with Dimitri Masin, CEO and Cofounder at Gradient Labs’. While AI-powered customer service isn’t new, regulated…
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What are the next attack vectors for criminals and how to fix a breach with Andy Maus
We are touching on cybersecurity today. What are the latest scams and technologies that are being used to help people part ways with their assets. It’s unfortunate, but staying aware and vigilant is key. We focus on how you can stop the madness once it has started, with Andy Maus, Head of Cyber Recovery Services…
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How do you prove someone is human?… with Terence Kwok
Today we discuss how emerging technology will help better verify that someone is who they say they are. It’s no easy task. Humanity Protocol, founded by Terence Kwok, is a decentralized, privacy-first digital identity blockchain, which has launch of Humanity Foundation, an initiative to advance decentralized identity technology and foster global adoption of Proof of…
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A Futurist’s View: US Likely to Lose in the Battle Over AI, Robotics, & Eventually Quantum Computing
The United States is in a sticky wicket. Unfortunately, the US is rapidly losing its grip as leader on many fronts compared to our peers around the world in technology and infrastructure. I have witnessed it firsthand while traveling in Asia, Europe, and across the Americas. Now the data is starting to bear this out.…
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Vibe Coding Is Here
The time has come. Vibe coding is the new “thang” in the world of app development, and pretty much anyone can participate. Anyone can create disruptive apps in moments. I’ve been pushing the narrative of platforms and low-code, no-code solutions for many years. This next phase is mind-bending. Every day I encounter a new AI…
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The Legal Landscape of 2030: What No One Is Saying but Everyone Should Hear
In the rapidly evolving intersection of law and technology, I’ve spent over 15 years analyzing and anticipating how emerging technologies will reshape our legal frameworks. Today my presentation at the British Legal Technology Forum in London offered a probable glimpse into what many industry leaders are reluctant to acknowledge—the radical transformation awaiting the legal profession…
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Thoughts About Davos and the World Economic Forum
A fairy tale snowcapped town tucked away in the Swiss Alps, Davos takes center stage for the World Economic Forum in late January. Here is my quick take.
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Davos WEF Recap – Sights From the Alps
Davos: a veritable petri dish of intellectual fermentation, where last week the crème de la crème of global thought leaders, and lowly me, converged to engage in a cerebral tango. It was a snow-globe of ideas, vigorously shaken and set loose upon the unsuspecting Alpine slopes. Here, I saw billionaires rub elbows with philosophers, while…
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Davos: Where the World’s Movers and Shakers Gather (and Sometimes Slip on Ice)
Picture this: A quaint Swiss town nestled in the Alps, where the air is crisp, the snow is pristine, and the concentration of power suits per square meter blows away even the pinstripes of Wall Street. Welcome to Davos, home of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting, where global leaders converge to solve the world’s…
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I’m Headed to Davos!
Hold onto your lederhosen, folks! I am extraordinarily excited and fortunate to be attending Davos this year for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. As a delegate for The Digital Economist, I’ll be preaching about my two favorite topics, AI and Blockchain on Monday, January 20th. More details to come, but I can assure you…
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Can you still spot a DeepFake? Michael Jung Prepares Us – DeepBrain AI
In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into the tangled web of generative AI, deepfakes, and their potential to upend what we know as real. With the stakes higher than ever, we’re joined by Michael, a leading voice in the fight against AI-generated misinformation. He’ll guide us through how cutting-edge deepfake detection technology is working to…
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Ready for the Future of AI and Politics? Gary F. Bengier, Writer, Philosopher & Technologist
Gary is a famous Silicon Valley Technologist (he’s the former eBay CFO!) and Philosopher with a fascinating & well informed view on the future of AI & Politics. Today we will hear his pearls of wisdom as he shares insights and actionable advice about the future of AI and the challenges humans will face in…
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Exploring the AI Vanguard: Top 50 Companies Shaping 2024
Artificial intelligence continues to rewrite the rules of innovation in 2024. From healthcare breakthroughs to generative art revolutions, the top 50 AI companies of the year exemplify the transformative power of technology. In reviewing the WriterBuddy article, several key themes emerge—illustrating not just who leads the charge, but why their strategies, funding prowess, and technological…
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McKinsey & Company Says… Big Changes – Prepare for the Future of Work – Dana Maor, Senior Partner
Today we focus on AI and jobs, especially with the Journey of Leadership. A new McKinsey survey cites that nearly all employees (91%) report using generative AI in their work and the vast majority are enthusiastic about it. This is a significant change from a survey they conducted six months earlier when 70% of employees…
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Binance Protecting Your Funds with Gwen Regina
This was an amazing conversation with Gwen Regina, formally Investment Director, BNB Chain, Binance. We dive into Gwen’s perspective on BNB Chain and BNB Chain’s Red Alarm feature, implemented to protect investors from potential rug pulls and scams, flags projects based on two main criteria: if the contract performs differently from what the project owners…
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Tech Snippets Today – Perry Carpenter – Chief Human Risk Management Strategist – KnowBe4
Today, any image, video, or audio can be fabricated to extent that it is nearly, or almost impossible to tell. This show focuses on how we can combat AI deepfakes, deception and disinformation. My guest Perry Carpenter – Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 has written a book, “FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living…
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Tech Snippets Today – Asher Lohman – VP of Data & Analytics at Trace3 with Joseph Raczynski
Today, we uncover how AI is reshaping the fight against fraud! With Asher Lohman, VP of Data Analytics at Trace3 we’ll crack open the magic of machine learning—spotting sneaky behavior, detecting anomalies, and sending real-time alerts faster than ever. Can AI outsmart fraudsters while keeping pace with their tricks? You’re about to find out—let’s dive…
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Tech Snippets Today – Alejo Pinto – Co-founder of Pontem with Joseph Raczynski
According to Dapp Radar, the decentralized application (DApp) industry is flourishing with a new all time high at 15.9 million unique active wallets in July 2024, a 78% increase over June’s total. Today we are going to dive into this space and how Lumio plays a role. We delve into the idiosyncrasies of how VM…
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What is a Photo Anymore?
In an era where technology advances at breakneck speed, the concept of a “photo” is rapidly evolving. Once, a photograph was a static representation of a moment in time, a slice of reality captured by a lens. Today, however, the boundaries between reality and artificiality are becoming increasingly blurred, especially with the advent of AI-driven…
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The Age of Addictive Intelligence: How AI will Reshape Our Relationships and Lives
Soon: A world where your best friend is a chatbot, your therapist is an algorithm, and your romantic partner exists only in code. You laugh – it’s very possible. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it’s not just enhancing our lives—it’s entwining itself into our most intimate relationships, creating an addictive pull that’s hard to resist.…
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CRISPR: The Future of Humanity
If you have a baby today, it is highly likely the child will live until they are 125 years old. Many years ago, I used this teaser introduction slide in my presentations to shift the audience’s mindset about what incredible advances are to come overall with technology. Well, the technology is starting to align. In…
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Tech Snippets Today – Holly Levanto – VP AI Practice – Booz Allen with Joseph Raczynski
This was a wonderful opportunity to speak with Holly Levanto, VP in Booz Allen’s AI practice about the current and future uses of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming military operations and strategies, offering unprecedented capabilities in areas such as surveillance, data analysis, and autonomous systems. AI-driven technologies can enhance decision-making processes, improve the…
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“The State of AI” – MIT EmTech Digital Conference
Recently I attended the annual EmTech Digital conference at MIT in Cambridge, MA. The most influential companies in AI from around the world presented to a group of 200. The “State of AI” session at the MIT EmTech Digital conference was opened by Nathan Benaich, founder of Air Street Capital, an AI-focused investment firm. Benaich…