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Essays, columns, and deep analysis on AI from Forward Future contributors. Browse the latest, or filter by topic.

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AI for Social Good: A Special Interview with Dataminr’s Jessie End

How Dataminr’s AI is Transforming Crisis Response and Humanitarian Aid

Nick Wentz · FEB 13, 2025

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Deep Dive: Unpacking Google and OpenAI's Revolutionary Deep Research Tools

Exploring AI Research Tools: Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s Autonomous Analyst

Steve Smith · FEB 12, 2025

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Peak Data - Part 2

AI is evolving beyond “more data, better models.” With real data hitting limits, synthetic data is fueling AI while inference scaling boosts efficiency. Models like DeepSeek show how smarter processing, not just bigger datasets, is driving

Kim Isenberg · FEB 11, 2025

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Peak Data - Part 1

AI is at a turning point. For years, the mantra was simple: more data equals better models. But now, we’ve reached the limits of real-world data. Enter synthetic data—artificially generated datasets that fuel AI without the constraints of p

Kim Isenberg · FEB 10, 2025

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AI & Research

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for data analysis—it is reshaping the very process of scientific inquiry. From designing experiments to uncovering fundamental biological insights, AI is accelerating breakthroughs once thoug

Kim Isenberg · FEB 6, 2025

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Deep Research: OpenAI's AI Agent Revolution Has Begun

OpenAI's Deep Research revolutionizes AI-driven analysis, paving the way for autonomous knowledge synthesis and the next step toward AGI.

Kim Isenberg · FEB 5, 2025

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ChatGPT o3 mini vs 4o: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model

A Detailed Comparison of ChatGPT o3 mini and 4o for Technical and Creative Applications

Steve Smith · FEB 5, 2025

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The Year of AI-Agents

AI agents are revolutionizing work and daily life, acting as autonomous assistants that make decisions, perform tasks, and reshape the economy.

Kim Isenberg · FEB 4, 2025

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o3-Mini: A Turning Point in AI Development

Small, Fast, and Powerful: How o3-Mini Redefines AI Efficiency and Performance

Kim Isenberg · FEB 2, 2025

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WEF 2025 in Review: The Biggest Moments from Davos

Highlights, Predictions, and Announcements from WEF 2025 in Davos

JAN 28, 2025

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Revolutionizing Programming with SWE-bench and SWE-agent: Insights from the Princeton Team

Revolutionizing Programming with SWE-agent and SWE-bench: Insights from the Princeton Team

Nick Wentz · JAN 17, 2025

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Navigating the Future of AI: Grammarly’s Knar Hovakimyan on Responsible AI and Agentic Systems in 2025

Explore AI’s future with Knar Hovakimyan. Discover the rise of agentic AI, its transformative potential, and the ethical challenges it presents.

Nick Wentz · JAN 10, 2025