Trends & Signals
Artificial Intelligence
Explore the latest insights, thought leadership, and research from FCAT®
A Conversation with Sayash Kapoor: Author of AI Snake Oil
January 17, 2025
Thought leader Sayash Kapoor joined FCAT to offer his perspective on bogus AI claims, why people fall for them, and strategies for better leveraging AI technologies. FCAT’s John Dalton spoke with Kapoor to uncover how users can cut through the hype and tap into AI’s true potential.
Iterative Combinatorial Brain Surgeon: Scalable Pruning of Large Language and Vision Models (LLVMs)
November 26, 2024
FCAT collaborated with Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab to propose a new scalable pruning algorithm for large language and vision models.
Ask an FCAT Researcher: David Bracken on Synthetic Data
November 19, 2024
Generative AI models have been trained by enormous amounts of data scraped off the internet, but as new data becomes scarce, companies are increasingly experimenting with synthetic options.
A Conversation with Jamie Metzl: Author of Superconvergence
October 25, 2024
In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl explains how emerging genetic, biotechnical, and AI technologies will transform our world. FCAT’s John Dalton spoke with Metzl about his research and how he hopes we can move forward as a society.
A Conversation with Ethan Mollick: Author of Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI
June 6, 2024
In his most recent book, Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, Ethan Mollick, professor of management at Wharton and author of the One Useful Thing newsletter, explains how this rapidly changing technology will impact our personal and professional lives. John Dalton, VP of Research at FCAT, spoke with Ethan about the emergence of this “alien intelligence.”
A Conversation with Juliette Powell: Author of The AI Dilemma
December 6, 2023
In her recent book, coauthored with Art Kleiner, Juliette Powell, an independent researcher, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the intersection of technology and business, discusses seven principles for responsible technology. Sarah Hoffman, VP of AI and Machine Learning Research in FCAT, spoke with Juliette about how organizations can embrace responsible technology.
One Year After ChatGPT’s Launch, Has Generative AI Fulfilled its Promise?
November 29, 2023
It’s been a year since the launch of ChatGPT. For large enterprises, the transformational power of generative AI technology has so far been limited. Yet changes are coming to help alleviate some of the current challenges of this technology, and large firms are finding their path forward.
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.
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.
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.