Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is adding a new layer of complexity to the conversation around overemployment. The rise of AI tools that can perform tasks traditionally done by humans is changing the way we think about work and productivity. As these technologies become more advanced, they’re enabling employees to accomplish what once took a…
Month: August 2024
The AI Scientist: Automating Discovery, Redefining Research
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Sakana AI’s recent introduction of “The AI Scientist” marks a significant milestone. This groundbreaking system promises to revolutionize scientific research by automating the entire process, from idea generation to publishing papers. As an industry expert, I find this development both exciting and thought-provoking, with implications that could…
Why a College Degree is Becoming Irrelevant for a Successful IT Career in 2024
Over my 35 years in technology consulting, I’ve seen the landscape of IT careers evolve dramatically. In the past, a college degree was often considered a ticket to a successful career in technology. Today, however, that notion is being challenged by the rapidly changing nature of the industry and the accessibility of high-quality, alternative learning…
What Google’s Legal Loss Means for AI and Innovation
The landmark ruling against Google on August 5, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the industry, and I believe it’s crucial for us to understand its implications. For years, we’ve watched as tech giants like Google have dominated the digital landscape. Their influence has been so pervasive that it’s hard to imagine a world where they…
ServiceNow’s Triple Threat and What It Means for You
Recent developments have surfaced surrounding new ServiceNow platform vulnerabilities. The discovery of three critical security flaws in this widely-used IT service management solution has sent ripples through the tech community, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts on this pressing issue. The vulnerabilities in question – CVE-2024-4879, CVE-2024-5217, and CVE-2024-5178 – represent a significant…
Minority Report a Reality? Argentina’s AI Crime Prediction Gamble
As I sat down to watch “Minority Report” for the umpteenth time, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the film’s fictional PreCrime system and Argentina’s recently announced Artificial Intelligence Applied to Security Unit. Both aim to predict and prevent crimes before they occur, but while one remains in the realm of science fiction, the…