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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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Perplexity Enters the Deep Research Arena
Comparing Perplexity, OpenAI, and Google in the AI Research Race
Steve Smith · FEB 19, 2025
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AI Isn't Killing Coding
How AI is Changing, Not Replacing, the Need for Coding Skills
Jacob Shulman · FEB 18, 2025
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Future-Proof Professions? AI and the World of Work: Part 1
AI is reshaping white-collar jobs—explore its impact, the rise of automation, and which professions may survive.
Kim Isenberg · FEB 16, 2025
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An AI that Thinks: Visibility and Transparency in Reasoning Models
How AI’s Visible Reasoning Shapes Perception, Trust, and Understanding
Romain Peter · FEB 14, 2025
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AI for Social Good: A Special Interview with Dataminr’s Jessie End
How Dataminr’s AI is Transforming Crisis Response and Humanitarian Aid
Nick Wentz · FEB 13, 2025
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Deep Dive: Unpacking Google and OpenAI's Revolutionary Deep Research Tools
Exploring AI Research Tools: Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s Autonomous Analyst
Steve Smith · FEB 12, 2025
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Peak Data - Part 2
AI is evolving beyond “more data, better models.” With real data hitting limits, synthetic data is fueling AI while inference scaling boosts efficiency. Models like DeepSeek show how smarter processing, not just bigger datasets, is driving
Kim Isenberg · FEB 11, 2025
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Peak Data - Part 1
AI is at a turning point. For years, the mantra was simple: more data equals better models. But now, we’ve reached the limits of real-world data. Enter synthetic data—artificially generated datasets that fuel AI without the constraints of p
Kim Isenberg · FEB 10, 2025
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AI & Research
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for data analysis—it is reshaping the very process of scientific inquiry. From designing experiments to uncovering fundamental biological insights, AI is accelerating breakthroughs once thoug
Kim Isenberg · FEB 6, 2025
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Deep Research: OpenAI's AI Agent Revolution Has Begun
OpenAI's Deep Research revolutionizes AI-driven analysis, paving the way for autonomous knowledge synthesis and the next step toward AGI.
Kim Isenberg · FEB 5, 2025
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ChatGPT o3 mini vs 4o: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model
A Detailed Comparison of ChatGPT o3 mini and 4o for Technical and Creative Applications
Steve Smith · FEB 5, 2025
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The Year of AI-Agents
AI agents are revolutionizing work and daily life, acting as autonomous assistants that make decisions, perform tasks, and reshape the economy.
Kim Isenberg · FEB 4, 2025
