Why Humans Are Still More Cost-Effective Than AI Compute
The idea that machines would be cheaper and more efficient than humans has long shaped expectations about automation. That assumption is starting to break down. Training a large model to handle nuanced tasks can cost more than hiring a human to do the same work. For many tasks, human labor
The AI Alignment Problem Is No Longer Theoretical
I recently got a question from Quora that felt more like a tech support ticket from the future than a movie discussion: Is Skynet’s decision to wipe out humanity in “The Terminator” movies just a bug, and what would fixing it look like? What once felt like pure science fiction
Google I/O 2026 Signals an Extinction Event for Standalone Apps
Google used I/O 2026 to demonstrate how deeply AI is being woven into nearly every layer of its ecosystem — from search and productivity tools to commerce, development platforms, and wearable computing. CEO Sundar Pichai used the keynote to mark 10 years since the company declared itself an “AI-first” organization.
How Modular Data Centers Could Solve AI’s Infrastructure Problem
We are watching a slow-moving trainwreck in the technology sector, and it is happening right in our own backyards. The technology industry has long operated under the assumption that if it built the infrastructure, municipalities would simply welcome it for the tax revenue. That era is officially over. Major tech
Inside Hyundai’s Metaplant and the Future of Manufacturing
To truly grasp where the technology industry is driving the future of mobility, you have to leave the spreadsheets behind and walk the factory floor. Last week, I traveled to Savannah, Ga., to attend a milestone event at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). The facility was celebrating the


