Nov 21, 2023 OpenAI’s turmoil is a huge red flag. While the reasons for Sam Altman’s firing remain elusive, credible media reports point to a rift at the company between those who are concerned
Nov 15, 2023 The Web Summit could use more diversity of both people and points-of-view At the second full day of the Web Summit here in Lisbon it suddenly struck me that the overwhelming majority of attendees appear to be
Nov 14, 2023 First observations from the Web Summit in Lisbon My impression of the 2023 Web Summit is that it is overwhelming. The crowds are huge and the venue is enormous. To the senses it
Nov 11, 2023 Will Europe and the US eventually follow Macron on the call for a ceasefire in Gaza? Emmanuel Macron has recently spoken forcefully about the need for a Israel to agree on a ceasefire in its assault on Hamas in Gaza. His
Nov 8, 2023 Europe continues to move forward on efforts to limit the influence of money in politics while the US does nothing Europeans I have talked with are quite appalled by the political influence that money can buy in the US. And they do not appear to