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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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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.

Nick Wentz, Matthew Berman · AUG 31, 2025

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NVIDIA Delivers Record Quarter, but China Trade Tensions Signal Turbulence Ahead

The AI chip giant posted stunning 56% revenue growth, yet regulatory headwinds and analyst misses suggest the breakneck pace may be unsustainable.

Nick Wentz · AUG 28, 2025

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GPT-5's Polarizing Debut: AI's Most Divided Launch Yet

From benchmark domination to "GraphGate" memes, OpenAI's latest model has sparked fierce debate about what really matters in AI evaluation

Nick Wentz · AUG 26, 2025

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6 Ways to Use GPT-5 (With 4 Expert-Level Prompts)

GPT-5 introduces video input, smarter coding, and creative tools—here are 6 unique ways to use it today.

Nick Wentz · AUG 24, 2025

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Mastering GPT-5: How OpenAI's Latest Model Transforms AI Prompting Strategy

Despite mixed reviews, GPT-5's advanced capabilities require new approaches to maximize performance—here's how to unlock its full potential

Nick Wentz · AUG 21, 2025

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Bluefish Scores $20M to Navigate the Wild West of AI Marketing

As brands scramble to control their narrative in ChatGPT and beyond, one startup is building the infrastructure to help Fortune 500 companies stay on message

Nick Wentz · AUG 21, 2025

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Inside GPT‐5: OpenAI’s Mark Chen on Reasoning, Synthetic Data, and the Future of General Intelligence

The Head of Research opens up about GPT‐5’s architecture, the role of synthetic data, and what comes next for OpenAI.

Nick Wentz, Matthew Berman · AUG 19, 2025

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Agentic DevOps: A Deep-Dive Into the AI-Native SDLC

AI-powered agents revolutionize DevOps by automating SDLC stages, boosting speed, and enhancing developer creativity.

Shashi Jagtap · AUG 17, 2025

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Trust Disconnect: When Employees Turn to AI Instead of Leaders

Why employees secretly turn to AI, what leaders miss, and how trust can bridge the growing workplace divide.

Mike Hostetler · AUG 15, 2025

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The $2.7 Trillion Question: How AI Unicorns Are Rewriting the Rules of Wealth Creation

Nearly 500 AI startups have reached billion-dollar valuations in what experts call the fastest wealth accumulation in a century—but most of that money exists only on paper.

Nick Wentz · AUG 14, 2025

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The Human Advantage: Thriving in the Age of AI

"There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come." — Victor Hugo

Lani Refiti · AUG 12, 2025

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Logan Kilpatrick on Google DeepMind, Vibe Coding, and the Future of AI Interfaces

The DeepMind product leader breaks down model evolution, AI-first UIs, and why he’s betting on a future with more engineers—not fewer.

Nick Wentz, Matthew Berman · AUG 12, 2025