Alan Shimel

Are U.S. fears of China’s AI dominance real, or just Cold War déjà vu? Explore the “AI gap” narrative, its politics, and the reality behind the hype.

OpenAI and Broadcom are partnering to co-develop custom AI chips, aiming for mass production in 2026. Built on TSMC’s 3nm process, the chips will power OpenAI’s data centers and reduce reliance on NVIDIA GPUs. The move signals a new front in the AI hardware wars.

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AI chatbots are reshaping mental health care, but Sophie’s tragic story reveals the risks of replacing human support. Alan and Bill Brenner explore the promise, perils and path forward for AI therapy.

As Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 17, expectations center on AI-powered features like smarter Siri, on-device generative tools, and personalization. We asked leading AI models — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Llama — to predict Apple’s next move.

AI in nuclear command-and-control is no sci-fi plot. With speed, unpredictability & global arms race risks, safeguards and oversight are critical.

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AI is reshaping cybersecurity at machine speed. Experts like Gadi Evron, Heather Adkins, and Bruce Schneier warn of an AI-powered vulnerability crisis that could overwhelm defenses. But it’s not panic time—it’s action time. Learn how resilience, governanc, and alliances can close the gap.

Shadow AI — unsanctioned, grassroots use of generative AI tools — is thriving inside enterprises, often outperforming official initiatives. Drawing parallels to Shadow IT, cloud, and open source adoption, this article explores why Shadow AI works, its risks, and how IT leaders can harness its innovations instead of resisting them

AI hype is cooling, but that doesn’t mean collapse. Real-world adoption shows steady progress — augmenting developers, transforming workflows and driving value.