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Casey Luskin
August 17, 2026
Technology
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Scientists Creating “Artificial Life” in Their Labs Promise World-Changing Benefits — but Are They Playing God?

Casey Luskin
August 17, 2026
Technology
1
Scientists recently buzzed over SpudCell, a “synthetic cell” bioengineered to mimic the functions of living cells. Assembled in the lab from biomolecules such as proteins, lipids and DNA, SpudCell promises many potential therapeutic benefits. But are we, like Dr. Frankenstein, playing God? Read More ›
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Close up of young boy staring at laptop screen during playing computer games, chatting on the Internet or viewing video
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Andrew McDiarmid
May 29, 2026
Technology
4

Skynet Goes Live

Andrew McDiarmid
May 29, 2026
Technology
4
AI can simulate intelligence, consciousness, romance, concern, interest, curiosity, or anything else that typifies human existence. But simulations, while powerful, are still only simulations. If Mr. Dawkins can get lulled into entertaining notions of AI consciousness, all of us can. It's crucial that we get in the driver's seat with AI now so we don't get taken for a ride later. Read More ›
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Robert J. Marks II
April 14, 2026
Technology
5

Nothing Apocalyptic About AI, Let’s Stop the Headline Hype

Robert J. Marks II
April 14, 2026
Technology
5
Most media content about AI today read like supermarket tabloids…sensational, shallow, and often misleading. They can confuse more than they clarify. The reasons are many: clickbait incentives, genuine ignorance, and biased enthusiasm from those selling AI products. Most of the authors of these articles have never taken a foundational computer science course, have never written code, and have never run AI software. Here are a dozen tips for detecting fake and misleading articles about artificial intelligence. Read More ›
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Andrew McDiarmid
February 2, 2026
Technology
5

Humans Create, AI Amalgamates. Here’s Why It Matters

Andrew McDiarmid
February 2, 2026
Technology
5
Generative artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. We're using it at work to guide our coding, writing and researching. We're conjuring AI videos and songs. We're enhancing old family photos. We're getting AI-powered therapy, advice and even romance. It sure looks and sounds like AI can create, and the output is remarkable. Read More ›
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivers remarks as President Donald Trump looks on during an “Investing in America” event, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
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George Gilder
November 4, 2025
Technology
2

The Microchip Era Is About to End

George Gilder
November 4, 2025
Technology
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We are in the microchip era, which promises an industrial revolution that will bring artificial intelligence to almost all human activity. The exemplar of this era is Nvidia Corp. Its market capitalization of around $5 trillion makes it the world’s most valuable company. Read More ›
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George Gilder
November 3, 2025
Technology
1

Another Tech Summit Shifts from West Coast to Arizona as State Rises in Advanced Manufacturing

George Gilder
November 3, 2025
Technology
1
The following excerpt comes from an article published in the Phoenix Business Journal by George Gilder on Friday, October 31. It explains why we have moved COSM, our annual conference on the converging technologies remaking the world as we know it, from Seattle to Phoenix. Read More ›
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Composite image of young woman interacting with 3D model of robot, giving high five. Friendship and trust in future tech. Concept of innovation, technologies, human and robots, futurism
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Andrew McDiarmid
May 24, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology
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No Mark Zuckerberg, AI ‘Friends’ are not Good for Mental Health

Andrew McDiarmid
May 24, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology
5
Think you could use a few more friends? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI will do the trick. In a recent interview, the Silicon Valley titan said the average American has fewer than three friends but a desire to have “something like fifteen.” Zuckerberg thinks computer code will fill the gap. Read More ›
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Robert J. Marks II
April 28, 2025
Technology
4

Is U.S. Funding Graduate Ed. of Iranians, Chinese?

Robert J. Marks II
April 28, 2025
Technology
4
Many students who get graduate degrees from the U.S. decide to stay here. Like me, they are all proud American Citizens. The issue here focuses solely on U.S.-supported graduate students from adversarial nations who return home with technology, the use of which remains uncertain. Read More ›
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Flags of USA and China on a processor. Computer board with chip. View through magnifying glass. Artificial intelligence or AI
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George Gilder
January 31, 2025
Technology
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DeepSeek AI Is the Competition America Needs

George Gilder
January 31, 2025
Technology
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The success of DeepSeek, the Chinese rival to American goliaths with radically more cost-effective artificial intelligence, reveals the futility of U.S. sanctions policies. Under the Biden administration, the American government was captured by some of the world’s most ham-handed national-security socialists, while the Chinese private sector under Xi Jinping commands some of the world’s most nimble capitalists. Read More ›