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Essays, columns, and deep analysis on AI from Forward Future contributors. Browse the latest, or filter by topic.

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Think Fast: Unlocking the Power of AI Reasoners

AI reasoners for precise, logical problem-solving. Learn when to use them and when generative AI is better.

Nick Wentz · MAR 9, 2025

Robotics

The Next Frontier of Embodied AI: Underreported Breakthroughs

Exploring cutting-edge embodied AI breakthroughs—from humanoid robots at work to ultra-fast autonomous drones.

Dylan Jorgensen · MAR 6, 2025

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SaaS Is Dead? Not Quite—But It’s Changing Forever

AI is reshaping SaaS, shifting it from traditional software to intelligent automation and orchestration.

Nick Wentz · MAR 6, 2025

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Proof Assistants and AI: Reimagining Mathematics

Unleashing Latent Reasoning Beyond Chain-of-Thought. How AI-powered Proof Assistants and Latent Reasoning Are Transforming Mathematical Rigor and Discovery

Romain Peter · MAR 4, 2025

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GPT-4.5: A New King on the Throne?

GPT-4.5 improves AI with better empathy, fewer errors, and sharper context—but does it truly live up to the hype?

Kim Isenberg · MAR 3, 2025

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Benchmarks in Artificial Intelligence: Measuring, Comparing, Understanding

Exploring AI benchmarks: How we measure, compare, and challenge the intelligence of today's leading models.

Kim Isenberg · FEB 28, 2025

Robotics

Robotics in the Workforce: Automation vs. Augmentation

Will robots replace human workers or enhance their abilities? Explore the impact of automation vs. augmentation.

Dylan Jorgensen · FEB 26, 2025

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Common Sense Rules for Effective LLM Prompting

Master the art of AI communication with clear, strategic prompts for better, more precise LLM-generated results.

Steve Smith · FEB 25, 2025

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Future Proof Part 3: The Disruptive Change in Society — A Look at the Empirical Data

AI is reshaping jobs, industries, and society. Explore the data, expert insights, and urgent questions about a post-labor economy in this deep dive.

Kim Isenberg · FEB 24, 2025

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The Rise of Embodied AI

How AI-Powered Robots Are Moving Beyond Screens to Reshape the Physical World

Dylan Jorgensen · FEB 24, 2025

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Future Proof Part 2: Blue Collar Workers

How AI and Robotics Are Reshaping Blue-Collar Jobs and the Future of Work

Kim Isenberg · FEB 21, 2025

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Love in the Age of AI

Over 1 in 4 admit flirting with a bot, record-breaking World survey shows

FEB 20, 2025