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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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An AI that Thinks: Visibility and Transparency in Reasoning Models

How AI’s Visible Reasoning Shapes Perception, Trust, and Understanding

Romain Peter · FEB 14, 2025

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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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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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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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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

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How Grammarly’s Luke Behnke Sees AI Fluency Transforming Workplaces

Grammarly’s Luke Behnke predicts AI fluency will surpass digital literacy as a must-have workplace skill. Learn why businesses must adapt now.

Nick Wentz · JAN 9, 2025

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Human Identity in the Age of AI: Protecting Trust and Integrity

Tools for Humanity is safeguarding human identity against the rise of AI misinformation and deepfakes

Nick Wentz · DEC 26, 2024