Trends & Signals
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Curious Minds: A Conversation with Dani S. Bassett and Perry Zurn
December 11, 2023
In their most recent book, Curious Minds: The Power of Connection, Dani S. Bassett, J. Peter Skirkanich Professor of Bioengineering and Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, and Perry Zurn, Provost Associate Professor of Philosophy at American...
A Conversation with Juliette Powell: Author of The AI Dilemma
December 6, 2023
In her recent book, coauthored with Art Kleiner, Juliette Powell, an independent researcher, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the intersection of technology and business, discusses seven principles for responsible technology. Sarah Hoffman, VP...
One Year After ChatGPT’s Launch, Has Generative AI Fulfilled its Promise?
November 29, 2023
It’s been a year since the launch of ChatGPT. For large enterprises, the transformational power of generative AI technology has so far been limited. Yet changes are coming to help alleviate some of the current challenges of this technology, and...
Industry Use Cases of Boolean Formulas for Achieving XAI
November 21, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, shaping industries ranging from healthcare to finance and everything in between. However, as AI systems become increasingly complex, it becomes crucial to understand how they...
The Perennials: An Interview with Mauro Guillén
November 20, 2023
Because of increasing life expectancy, a greater number of generations are learning, working, and living together. And there are signs that they may cast aside the old model of sequential living--learn, work, retire--for one that that is more fluid...
Why More Americans Are Moving Overseas
November 1, 2023
The US expat community has doubled in the last two decades as Americans have sought a more affordable, and in some cases, better quality of life abroad. The rise in digital nomad visas and remote work could further boost this trend. Yet financial...
A Conversation with Tiffany Shlain: The Power of Unplugging
October 18, 2023
In her most recent book, 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week, Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards, explains how turning off our screens can enhance our well-being, focus, relationships and creativity.
Tracking Blockchain Health
October 15, 2023
Since Ethereum first launched in 2015 as the first peer-to-peer smart contract platform, numerous competitors with a similar vision have emerged.
Olin College Students Build an Open-Source Tool to Evaluate Crypto Trading Strategies
September 19, 2023
Recently, FCAT collaborated with Olin College of Engineering’s Senior Capstone Program in Engineering (SCOPE) on a project aimed at debunking “get rich quick” cryptocurrency strategies that have proliferated online.
How Generative AI Will Change the Way We Learn
September 8, 2023
While ChatGPT can be a useful learning tool on its own, plugins and new tools that incorporate generative AI can further enhance the learning experience. These improvements will likely have implications that go far beyond the classroom.