AURORA INSIGHTS

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Big Tech in The White House, a Step or a Leap in the Right Direction?

Big Tech in The White House, a Step or a Leap in the Right Direction?

Big Tech has a problem. In fact, Big Tech has multiple problems. With regulators implementing compliance rules that offer limited data privacy, outsourcing content moderation overseas, and cybercriminal activity on platforms like Telegram remaining rampant, the tech sector has a lot of room for growth when addressing digitally-based sexual violence and exploitation.

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Pricing LLMS: The True Cost of Compute

Pricing LLMS: The True Cost of Compute

After browsing through the technical paper of Llama 3.1, I came to the conclusion that LLMs are “Larege Luxury Models.” The cost to train these models has increased exponentially over the years and the performance seems to be peaking, it raises the question: is there a more efficient way forward for LLM innovation?

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Spatial Intelligence is Helping AI See, Learn, and Do Better

Spatial Intelligence is Helping AI See, Learn, and Do Better

Spatial intelligence is opening up new possibilities in a ton of fields, from robotics to healthcare and beyond. The future of AI isn’t just about seeing—it’s about understanding and becoming a trusted partner in our journey of discovery, innovation, and making the world a better place.

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The Balancing Act: Collective Learning in the Age of AI

The Balancing Act: Collective Learning in the Age of AI

Over the weekend, I finished Thomas Malone’s landmark Superminds, a deep exploration of collective intelligence in today’s AI-driven landscape. Even though the book was released a few years ago, its core insights around collective intelligence, AI, and organizational dynamics are nothing if not prescient today.

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The Silent Revolution in Decision-Making
Catherine McMillan Catherine McMillan

The Silent Revolution in Decision-Making

Leaders in business, government, and beyond are increasingly turning to AI systems powered by synthetic data to navigate complex decisions. This shift represents more than just a technological upgrade—it's a fundamental reimagining of how we approach high-stakes problem-solving.

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