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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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Inside Exa: The Startup Building a Search Engine for the AI Age
How Exa is transforming web search for AI, outpacing Google with intent-based results and developer-friendly APIs.
Nick Wentz · MAR 21, 2025

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The Cost of AI: Breakdown of Investments in Training, Infrastructure and More
Unveiling AI's Billion-Dollar Costs: From Training to Infrastructure and the Economic Impact on the Industry.
Kim Isenberg · MAR 19, 2025

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The Powerful Roles of AI: Force Multipliers, Not Job Replacers
AI enhances human expertise, accelerating insights, decision-making, and storytelling without replacing jobs.
Steve Smith · MAR 19, 2025

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Swarm Technology is Taking Over! How AI-Powered Robots are Changing the Future of Everything
Swarm robotics is revolutionizing industries with AI-driven teamwork, boosting efficiency and innovation.
Dylan Jorgensen · MAR 18, 2025

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The Influence of Modern Artificial Intelligence on the Stock Market
AI-driven superintelligence could revolutionize stock markets, disrupting price discovery and reshaping economies.
Kim Isenberg · MAR 12, 2025

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Military AI Robots Are Here—And They’re Smarter Than Ever
AI-powered military robots are revolutionizing warfare, improving efficiency, reducing risks, and raising ethical debates.
Dylan Jorgensen · MAR 11, 2025

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The Business Guide to Picking the Right ChatGPT Model
Find the best ChatGPT model for your business—whether for content, strategy, technical tasks, or deep research.
Steve Smith · MAR 11, 2025

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The Next Frontier of Embodied AI: Underreported Breakthroughs
Exploring cutting-edge embodied AI breakthroughs—from humanoid robots at work to ultra-fast autonomous drones.
Dylan Jorgensen · MAR 6, 2025

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SaaS Is Dead? Not Quite—But It’s Changing Forever
AI is reshaping SaaS, shifting it from traditional software to intelligent automation and orchestration.
Nick Wentz · MAR 6, 2025

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Proof Assistants and AI: Reimagining Mathematics
Unleashing Latent Reasoning Beyond Chain-of-Thought. How AI-powered Proof Assistants and Latent Reasoning Are Transforming Mathematical Rigor and Discovery
Romain Peter · MAR 4, 2025

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GPT-4.5: A New King on the Throne?
GPT-4.5 improves AI with better empathy, fewer errors, and sharper context—but does it truly live up to the hype?
Kim Isenberg · MAR 3, 2025

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Benchmarks in Artificial Intelligence: Measuring, Comparing, Understanding
Exploring AI benchmarks: How we measure, compare, and challenge the intelligence of today's leading models.
Kim Isenberg · FEB 28, 2025