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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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A Day in the Life of a Researcher at Microsoft: Cecily Morrison
Cecily Morrison builds equitable AI at Microsoft, blending human insight with inclusive, community-driven design.
Cecily Morrison · OCT 8, 2025
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Why Reports of UBI’s Death Are Exaggerated
Inside Jina Suh’s mission to build AI that prioritizes mental health, human wellbeing, and psychological safety.
Scott Santens · OCT 5, 2025
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A Day in the Life of a Researcher at Microsoft: Jina Suh
Inside Jina Suh’s mission to build AI that prioritizes mental health, human wellbeing, and psychological safety.
Jina Suh · OCT 1, 2025
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Alibaba's AI Infrastructure Gambit: Why China's Tech Giant Is Doubling Down
The e-commerce titan's massive spending increase signals a strategic pivot that could reshape the global AI landscape
Nick Wentz · SEP 24, 2025
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A Day in the Life of a Researcher at Microsoft: Ahmed Awadallah
Go inside a day at Microsoft with Ahmed Awadallah as he builds agentic AI systems and leads cutting-edge research.
Ahmed Awadallah · SEP 24, 2025
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The Great Fracture
How AI as an Agency Multiplier Is Redefining the Nature of Power
Romain Peter · SEP 23, 2025
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Keep the Muscles That Matter in the Age of AI
Why effort, struggle, and reflection—not shortcuts—are the foundation of lasting knowledge.
Mandy McLean · SEP 21, 2025
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A Day in the Life of a Researcher at Microsoft: Flavio Griggio
Follow quantum-hardware specialist Flavio Griggio through a day of circuits, mentoring, and innovation at Microsoft.
Flavio Griggio · SEP 17, 2025
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Day in the Life: Trista Chen, Director, AI Research Center
From morning research to global meetings, discover how one AI leader is building trust in intelligent systems.
Trista Chen · SEP 10, 2025
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GPT-5 Full Breakdown: Everything You Need to Know
OpenAI's latest model combines lightning-fast responses with deep reasoning, democratizing expert-level intelligence for everyone.
Nick Wentz · SEP 8, 2025
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Billions in Play: Why AI Startups Are Breaking Every Funding Record
From OpenAI's historic mega-round to 33 companies crossing the $100M threshold, 2025 is rewriting the venture playbook—and transforming entire industries along the way.
Nick Wentz · SEP 4, 2025
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AWS CEO Matt Garman on Agents, Infrastructure, and the Future of AI Engineering
From custom silicon to agent workflows, Garman reveals how AWS is preparing for an AI-first future—without leaving humans behind.
Matthew Berman, Nick Wentz · AUG 31, 2025
