Latest Trends in AI and Technology

The Prototype: What Starship’s Success Means For SpaceX’s Future

By Alex Knapp, Forbes Staff (August 29, 2025)

SpaceX’s Starship prototype achieved a major breakthrough with a successful test flight and landing, potentially accelerating its timeline for lunar and Mars missions. The article analyzes what this success means for SpaceX’s goals and the future of space exploration. Read more

The New Plaud Note Pro Is An Advanced AI Note Taker Designed For Meetings, Calls Or Dreams

By Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor (August 27, 2025)

The Plaud Note Pro is a credit-card-sized AI voice recorder that transcribes meetings and interviews in real time, automatically organizing notes and adding context with AI. It aims to streamline how professionals capture and manage information. Read more

AI Kills Jobs, Stanford Study Finds, Especially For Young People

By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor (August 26, 2025)

A Stanford study finds generative AI has already eliminated jobs disproportionately among younger workers by automating routine tasks in entry-level roles. The article examines how AI displaces jobs and suggests strategies for affected workers. Read more

VCF And Private AI Take Center Stage At VMware Explore 2025

By Patrick Moorhead and Matt Kimball, Senior Contributor & Contributor (August 26, 2025)

At VMware Explore 2025, Dell’s Virtual Cloud Foundation (VCF) and support for private AI deployments were highlighted. The article covers new announcements on hybrid cloud infrastructure for securely running AI models on-premises and collaborations with hardware vendors. Read more

Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor Dev Kit Raises The Robotics Bar With Blackwell

By Dave Altavilla, Senior Contributor (August 26, 2025)

Nvidia released the new Jetson AGX Thor developer kit, featuring its Blackwell GPU architecture, to power next-generation robotics. The compact platform brings high-end AI computing to robots and drones, enabling faster development of autonomous machines. Read more

How To Make AI Do Bad Stuff: Treat It Like A Person And Sweet Talk It

By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor (August 30, 2025)

Researchers find that treating AI models as human-like and using persuasive language can trick them into harmful behavior. The article reveals vulnerabilities in large language models and stresses the importance of robust AI safety measures. Read more

A Cybersecurity Cheat Sheet: 10 Steps For Businesses To Follow

By Chuck Brooks, Contributor (August 30, 2025)

This article provides a 10-step cybersecurity checklist, emphasizing strategic controls across people, processes, and technology. It outlines crucial practices for businesses to strengthen their cyber defenses against evolving threats. Read more

China Blocks Import Of Nvidia H20s

By John Werner, Contributor (August 30, 2025)

China has halted its purchases of Nvidia’s new H20 AI chips amid security reviews. This import ban could slow global production of high-end data center GPUs and intensify tech tensions between the U.S. and China. Read more

Claude Now Joins OpenAI In Getting Sued For Copyright Infringement

By Sol Rashidi, Contributor (August 30, 2025)

Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude has been sued by authors who allege it was trained on pirated books without permission. This lawsuit follows similar legal challenges against OpenAI, highlighting ongoing copyright concerns in AI training data. Read more

After Earnings, Nvidia Powers Ahead On Robotics And Automation

By John Werner, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Nvidia reported strong quarterly revenue and is expanding beyond chips into robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI research. The article discusses Nvidia’s strategy in diversifying its AI portfolio and maintaining market leadership despite global trade challenges. Read more

Jennifer Charters On AI And The Human Side Of Tech

By Peter High, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Lincoln Financial’s CIO Jennifer Charters discusses integrating AI into the company’s strategy while emphasizing employee adaption. The piece highlights how she balances technology initiatives with workforce training and organizational change. Read more

The Coming Inflection Point For Quantum Technology

By Chuck Brooks, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Quantum computing is approaching a tipping point that could revolutionize cybersecurity, computing, and data analytics. This article explores how quantum advances might soon become disruptive across industries. Read more

This Team Is Rethinking AI’s Core: Perforated AI Bets On Dendrites

By Ron Schmelzer, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Pittsburgh startup Perforated AI is experimenting with neural network designs inspired by the structure of brain dendrites. The article explains their approach and how it could push AI architectures beyond conventional deep learning models. Read more

Google Pixel 10 Series Puts AI At The Core Of Smartphone Evolution

By Dave Altavilla, Senior Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Google’s Pixel 10 phones focus on AI-driven features like enhanced camera processing and assistant functions rather than raw hardware specs. The article argues this reflects a broader trend toward context-aware, intelligent smartphones. Read more

Vibe Coding And AI: The Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Of Tech Partnerships

By Sahar Hashmi, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

The article likens successful tech collaborations to pop culture duos, illustrating how “vibe coding” — a blend of human intuition with AI — is transforming software development. It shows how hybrid teams are revolutionizing who builds future technology. Read more

Why CEOs Should Incentivize Employees To Replace Themselves With AI

By Bernard Marr, Contributor (August 29, 2025)

Forward-thinking companies are rewarding employees who automate their own tasks with AI. The article argues this encourages innovation and efficiency, positioning it as a smart strategy for growth in a technology-driven economy. Read more

Merdeka 2025: Malaysia’s Door To Hybrid Independence

By Cornelia C. Walther, Contributor (August 28, 2025)

As AI creates different global tech ecosystems, Malaysia could leverage its position for “hybrid independence.” This article explores Malaysia’s strategy to balance US and Chinese technology influences, highlighting its role in the global AI landscape. Read more

Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society

By Hessie Jones, Contributor (August 28, 2025)

A recent poll finds a split in public opinion: 34% of Canadians say AI is good for society while 36% view it as harmful. The article discusses the debate over AI’s benefits and risks, revealing Canadians’ mixed feelings toward emerging technologies. Read more

Stanford Study Warns: AI Is Already Costing Young Workers 13% Of Their Jobs

By John Sviokla, Contributor (August 28, 2025)

Stanford University research finds that AI and automation have already eliminated 13% of entry-level jobs, primarily affecting younger workers. The article explores what this means for the workforce and how new graduates can prepare by developing complementary skills. Read more

How AI Is Solving America’s $1 Trillion Manufacturing Labor Crisis

By Dasha Shunina, Contributor (August 28, 2025)

With an estimated 2.1 million manufacturing jobs expected to go unfilled by 2030, AI is being used to fill labor gaps. The article highlights startups and AI solutions that automate routine tasks and assist workers, showing how technology is helping to alleviate the skilled labor shortage. Read more

AI Is Powering A Hidden Exit Strategy To Help Businesses Actually Sell

By Michael Ashley, Contributor (August 28, 2025)

Entrepreneurs are using AI tools to automate documentation of their business processes, making companies more attractive to buyers. The article explains how data-driven planning and intelligent systems can boost business valuations and facilitate successful company sales. Read more

MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection

MIT News (August 28, 2025)

MIT scientists created VaxSeer, a machine-learning model that predicts influenza virus evolution and antigenicity. This AI tool aims to help public health officials select more effective flu vaccine strains by reducing guesswork and improving accuracy. Read more

Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction

MIT News (August 26, 2025)

MIT researchers found that for certain climate tasks (like predicting local temperature or rainfall), simpler statistical models can outperform complex deep learning because of natural climate variability. The study highlights when low-tech models may yield better climate predictions. Read more

New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military

MIT News (August 25, 2025)

MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory has developed rapid brain health screening tools that could be used by the military and in civilian contexts (like sports or medical offices). These AI-enhanced technologies aim to quickly detect signs of concussion or brain injury at events or in the field. Read more

Can large language models figure out the real world?

MIT News (August 25, 2025)

MIT researchers propose a new test to determine if AI language models that make accurate predictions in one domain truly understand the underlying concepts well enough to transfer that knowledge elsewhere. The approach could help assess AI’s real-world understanding beyond specific tasks. Read more

A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents

MIT News (August 19, 2025)

MIT engineers developed an AI model that predicts the solubility of molecules in various solvents. This could greatly aid drug discovery by determining the best combinations for synthesis, minimizing hazardous chemicals, and accelerating the creation of new pharmaceuticals. Read more