The leading lifelogging expert once told me it was impossible — until we got the right AI. Now, we’ve got it. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
New research shows how easily manipulated people are by AI tools, especially when they're designed to manipulate. Knowledge is the only defense. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
People are getting answers from AI chatbots instead of the websites that feed those chatbots. Will that kill content sites? I say: Probably not. Read why on my Machine Society newsletter.
This episode of the Superintelligent podcast covers a range of timely tech topics, including the recent launch and user reactions to GPT-5, broader trends in AI development, and the shifting landscape of platform monetization and product quality. Mike and Emily explore the role of AI in medical research, the complexities of lifelogging and information retrieval, and the evolution of note-taking tools from analog methods to modern AI-powered apps like MyMind. They also discuss the features and challenges of e-readers and tablets for digital annotation, as well as practical workflow tips for organizing travel and productivity.
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In this thrilling episode of Superintelligent, Emily and I talk about GPT-5 and how it performed worse than GPT-4 on everyday tasks, how AI monetization is changing how information is surfaced and prioritized, how new AI browsers and features like Google’s Overviews increasingly extract content and disrupt traditional web traffic, and the new trend of schools are rapidly banning phones to combat distraction and restore focus, reflecting a wider cultural struggle over attention and digital habits. Watch, listen and subscribe at our Substack.
Paywalled content is no match for the new generation of AI browsers, which instantly give users all the information in a paywalled story for free. Read all about it at MachineSociety.ai.
Google finally responded to widespread criticism of its AI-based search tools, and that response is beyond disappointing. Read my piece free on my Machine Society newsletter.
The North Korean government has deployed a cyber army of fake employees worldwide. Their salaries are funding the country's nuclear program. And the trend is only growing. Has your company been victimized by this scam? Read my Machine Society newsletter at machinesociety.ai.
I got the privilege of guesting on TWiT with host Leo Laporte and fellow guests Richard Campbell and Brian McCullough. We talked about the biggest news events in the week of technology, including:
Tesla must pay more than $240 million after a crash involving its Autopilot system, raising questions about who is responsible when self-driving cars fail.
Apple had its best revenue growth since 2021 and is working on new AI tools to compete with ChatGPT, but it is also fighting a lawsuit from the U.S. government, saying its customers still have plenty of choice.
Alphabet, Google’s parent, did better than expected and plans to spend more on AI, fueling talk about whether all this growth in data centers could hurt the larger economy.
In Australia, the government expanded a social media ban for teens to YouTube, and YouTube now uses new tech to guess who is a teen in the U.S. to better protect them.
Amazon signed a big deal to use New York Times content for AI, and AI researchers are making as much money as top athletes because their work is in such high demand.
Anthropic is trying to learn what makes AI systems act in certain ways, like having “personality” or being “evil” or not.
LG had a setback with its G5 TV in a major contest.
Sean Cairncross became national cyber director, a key job in protecting computers. More money and energy are going into podcasts as investors try to shape new media.
With the Y2K38 bug on the horizon, Debian is updating its systems to avoid problems in the future. Last, Lina Khan and the Figma IPO made news as tech regulation keeps moving forward. This episode shows how fast tech changes and how the rules, business, and society are all trying to keep up.
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In this edition of the Superintelligent podcast, Superintelligent hosts Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini talk about Brilliant Labs’ new Halo smart glasses, which cost $299, weigh just 40 grams, promise 14 hours of battery life, remember everything you hear and see. The product stands out because it has a heads-up display and lean retro graphics at a price identical to Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. Unlike its competition, the Halo relies on an open source agent called NOA and packs in voice-activated “vibe coding.”
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The technology will either allow your mental abilities to whither and fade — or make you a lot smarter. Choose your adventure. Read my column at Computerworld.com.
Tourism is breaking records worldwide, flooding major destinations like Barcelona—which saw 26 million visitors in 2024 despite its small population—with unprecedented crowds, sparking widespread anti-tourism protests in cities across Europe and even in Mexico City. Locals feel overwhelmed as over-tourism drives up costs and erodes authenticity, while tourists themselves struggle to find genuine experiences amid staged, overcrowded attractions.
The Gastronomad Experience offers an immersive culinary adventure that goes far beyond typical tourism, connecting travelers with local artisans, visionary chefs, and genuine culture in breathtaking settings while deliberately avoiding crowded tourist hotspots. By supporting local makers, embracing sustainable practices, and favoring unique venues—like restored farmhouses, boutique hotels, and private winemaker cellars—Gastronomad nurtures the communities it visits and provides truly authentic experiences. Instead of chasing Instagram moments or flocking to overcrowded destinations, participants savor tranquil meals under the stars, bond with locals, and relish the peace and authenticity that mainstream tourism can never offer. Read the rest.
From search results to videos to music to reviews, fake content is flooding the internet. Every service with search needs a switch that turns that stuff off — or we’ll drown in digital dreck.
Vibe coding is just the beginning. AI looks like it’s ushering in a new age of vibe everything.
People are making AI copies of themselves and putting them to work. Finally, your digital twin can do your job (so you don’t have to!)
Call it the return of Clippy — this time with AI. Microsoft’s new small language model shows us the future of interfaces.
The fast-evolving technology will create massive wealth and solve all our problems. Or it will take our jobs and destroy mankind. Choose your adventure.
All business meetings once involved eye contact. And what technology has taken away, technology is bringing back.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions a world where AR glasses enable most physical possessions to become virtual. Is he for real?
Multiple studies have found that the use of generative AI tools can harm intelligence and creativity. Here's how to use it to make you smarter, not dumber.
Facial recognition is controversial and often banned. But new AI-based technology identifies people without scanning their faces. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
The company’s new warehouse robot — Vulcan — represents a radical leap forward for robotics, where the hardware can “feel” what it’s touching. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
Perplexity managed to use Apple’s own APIs to supersede Siri, Google and everyone else as the iPhone’s best place to get information. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
Celebrate Towel Day with Leo Laporte, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Brian McCullough, and Yours Truly! We talk about Apple’s $900 million tariff nightmare as Trump threatens a 25% tariff on iPhones and Samsung devices. Dive into the latest AI breakthroughs from Google and Microsoft, including science-discovering agentic platforms and hyper-realistic AI video generators that blur the line between fact and fiction.
We also address the coming death of CAPTCHAs, the privacy risks of Amazon’s smart speakers, and the return of smart glasses with Google’s new Android XR partnerships, the FTC's dropping of its challenge to Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion hardware gamble with Jony Ive, the killing of the penny, Epic Games’ App Store victory, new brain-computer interface competitors, and infrared contact lenses that give you night vision.
Plus: Jennifer talks about her testing of laser-charged smart home gadgets, and the $2,600 robot vacuum that picks up socks.
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I don't even know why people are asking this question. Of course the user is to blame. Here's why.
The No. 1 use case for the coming smart glasses revolution will be…subtitles. Here’s why. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
It’s time to up your AI chatbot game by being clear about what you’re after. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
Can they beat Meta? In the short term, probably not. Read my opinion column at Computerworld.com.
