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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, Automation, and the Urgent Case for Universal Basic Income (Part 2): Critiques, Implementation, and the Future
Scott Santens addresses UBI critiques, funding solutions, and why it's essential for an AI-driven future economy.
Nick Wentz · APR 28, 2025

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AI, Automation, and the Urgent Case for Universal Basic Income (Part 1): A Conversation with Scott Santens
Scott Santens explores how AI-driven change makes Universal Basic Income essential for economic security.
Nick Wentz · APR 28, 2025

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o3 Is a Milestone Moment: Tool Usage Changes Everything
Explore how OpenAI's o3 model uses agentic AI to autonomously solve complex tasks with powerful tool integration.
Kim Isenberg · APR 23, 2025

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File Compatibility Across Leading AI Models: A Practical Guide
Stop guessing which files your AI can handle—see how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok compare in 2024.
Steve Smith · APR 15, 2025

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How To Max GPT-4o Native Image Generation
Explore practical strategies, prompt tips, and creative trends to harness the full power of GPT-4o image generation.
Kim Isenberg · APR 9, 2025

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The Battle of the Giants: Open Source vs. Closed Source in the World of AI
Open-source AI is rapidly closing the gap with closed models—who will dominate the future of artificial intelligence?
Kim Isenberg · APR 3, 2025

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AI in the Boardroom: Trusting Algorithms for Big Decisions
How executives are leveraging AI for smarter decision-making while ensuring trust, transparency, and accountability.
Steve Smith · APR 2, 2025

Robotics
Biohybrid & Soft Robotics: The Surge of Living Machines
Inside the labs where robots grow muscle, heal wounds, and even reproduce and why it’s happening faster than you think.
Dylan Jorgensen · APR 1, 2025

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Midjourney Tutorial: Bringing Characters to Life
Master Midjourney prompts to pose any character in dynamic scenes and settings while keeping a consistent style.
Nick Wentz · MAR 31, 2025

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Razer & World ID Partner to Combat Bots in Online Gaming
Razer & World ID introduce human verification for gamers, tackling AI bots & ensuring fair play in online gaming.
Nick Wentz · MAR 28, 2025

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Beyond Text: How to Create Stunning Visuals with DALL-E, Ideogram, and Midjourney
Master AI image generation with DALL-E, Ideogram & Midjourney. Learn their strengths, best uses & prompt techniques!
Kim Isenberg · MAR 27, 2025

Robotics
AI-Powered Robots Forge a New Frontier in Space Exploration
How AI-driven robots are transforming space exploration, from autonomous rovers to robotic builders on the Moon and Mars.
Dylan Jorgensen · MAR 24, 2025