Trends & Signals
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Industry Use Cases of Boolean Formulas for Achieving XAI
November 21, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, shaping industries ranging from healthcare to finance and everything in between. However, as AI systems become increasingly complex, it becomes crucial to understand how they reach their decisions. This is where Explainable AI (XAI) and Simple Rules come into play. In this article, we will explore the concept of XAI and delve into the use of expressive Boolean formulas to make AI more transparent and interpretable.
The Perennials: An Interview with Mauro Guillén
November 20, 2023
Because of increasing life expectancy, a greater number of generations are learning, working, and living together. And there are signs that they may cast aside the old model of sequential living--learn, work, retire--for one that that is more fluid and where it no longer makes sense to categorize people by the decade in which they were born.
Why More Americans Are Moving Overseas
November 1, 2023
The US expat community has doubled in the last two decades as Americans have sought a more affordable, and in some cases, better quality of life abroad. The rise in digital nomad visas and remote work could further boost this trend. Yet financial challenges remain largely unsolved for Americans abroad, making it harder for them to invest, save and plan.
A Conversation with Tiffany Shlain: The Power of Unplugging
October 18, 2023
In her most recent book, 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week, Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards, explains how turning off our screens can enhance our well-being, focus, relationships and creativity.
Olin College Students Build an Open-Source Tool to Evaluate Crypto Trading Strategies
September 19, 2023
Recently, FCAT collaborated with Olin College of Engineering’s Senior Capstone Program in Engineering (SCOPE) on a project aimed at debunking “get rich quick” cryptocurrency strategies that have proliferated online.
How Generative AI Will Change the Way We Learn
September 8, 2023
While ChatGPT can be a useful learning tool on its own, plugins and new tools that incorporate generative AI can further enhance the learning experience. These improvements will likely have implications that go far beyond the classroom.
A Closer Look at Bitcoin Ordinals
September 7, 2023
The introduction of ordinals has sparked debate across the Bitcoin community regarding proper use of block space. Some consider ordinals as "spam" to the blockchain, occupying unnecessary space. On the other hand, proponents view ordinals as a way to open up new use cases for Bitcoin and enhance network security through increased transaction fees. This piece aims to provide a summary of ordinals and examine their broader implications on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Building a Digital Person: Design Best Practices
August 10, 2023
Digital humans or digital people are emerging as a scalable touchpoint for customers across various markets. After creating FCAT’s own digital brand ambassador, the FCAT AIX team is sharing best practices for designing digital people and their behaviors.
Technology changes, but do we?
August 9, 2023
In the second piece in the Tech Trendsetter series, FCAT speaks with former Snowflake CEO and Microsoft executive Bob Muglia
Meet the Hosts: Ryan Stuebe
August 3, 2023
A conversation with Ryan Stuebe, Director of Bitcoin Mining within the FCAT Blockchain Incubator.