Trends & Signals
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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.
A Closer Look at Bitcoin Ordinals
September 7, 2023
The introduction of ordinals has sparked debate across the Bitcoin community regarding proper use of block space. Some consider ordinals as "spam" to the blockchain, occupying unnecessary space. On the other hand, proponents view ordinals as a way...
A Guide to Designing a Conversational Digital Person
August 23, 2023
In this paper, we discuss how we designed and created ‘Katalina’, FCAT’s brand ambassador.
Building a Digital Person: Design Best Practices
August 10, 2023
Digital humans or digital people are emerging as a scalable touchpoint for customers across various markets. After creating FCAT’s own digital brand ambassador, the FCAT AIX team is sharing best practices for designing digital people and their...