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Are We Preparing Students for What’s Coming?
The Future Is Open for Business I’ve spent much of my career helping organizations use technology to solve difficult problems. Microsoft, GE Digital, Torc Robotics, and now ZynSource AI. I’ve witnessed some remarkable changes, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the economics of building software change this quickly. And… Listen ⇢
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Podcast Episode: Research Ambitions And Political Gridlock
There’s a particular kind of optimism that looks at a broken system and says, “yes, but have you considered building something excellent nearby?” Eddie, writing for Unconventional Observations, does both this week — and somehow makes it feel like a reasonable response to the world. Listen ⇢
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Virginia Tech’s Next Research Frontier: Building on a Foundation of Excellence
In 2020, the University of Florida launched a $70 million artificial intelligence initiative through a combination of university investment, industry partnership, and philanthropy. The effort included $20 million from the university, $25 million in support from NVIDIA, and a $25 million gift from an alumnus. What makes Florida’s experience interesting… Listen ⇢
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The Election Changed Washington – The Problems Didn’t
Both Parties Must Work Together With Democrats taking control of Congress, both parties face an uncomfortable question: When did winning political arguments become more important than solving America’s problems? Republicans promised fiscal responsibility. The deficit grew. They promised to expose government waste, but their own savings claims failed independent scrutiny.… Listen ⇢
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The WWF Effect: When Americans Stop Caring Whether Politics Is Real
How foreign governments exploit our divisions—and why political loyalty is becoming a dangerous substitute for truth By William E. Amos I grew up in an America where professional wrestling was enormously popular. Millions of people watched the World Wrestling Federation, or WWF, cheering for their favorite wrestlers, booing the villains,… Listen ⇢
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Balance the Budget – Proposed Constitutional Amendment
We are $41,000,000,000,000 in debt. Before voting this year, ask your candidate to sign the proposal below. This isn’t a tribe (Republicans or Democrats) issue; it’s an America issue that neither side is addressing. Make an alternative suggestion, write a new recommendation, or send the one below to your candidate(s),… Listen ⇢
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America’s next great AI opportunity may not be in Silicon Valley. It may be taking shape in places like Southwest and Southern Virginia.
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about AI models, data centers, and the billions being invested in computing infrastructure. All important. But I think we’re overlooking something. Some of the greatest AI opportunities are in industries that have been around for generations. Manufacturing. Energy. Mining. Transportation. Healthcare. I’ve seen… Listen ⇢
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America doesn’t lack innovation. Our challenge is turning innovation into economic value.
We have some of the world’s finest research universities. We have extraordinary scientific talent. We have entrepreneurs, investors, advanced computing infrastructure, and companies that can bring new technologies to market. Yet an important question remains: How much of the research we fund actually becomes a product, a business, or an… Listen ⇢
