Restoring Reliability in the AI-Aided Software Development Life Cycle
Generative AI has shifted the measure of producing code from engineering time to trust, or confidence that a system will meet its service-level objective in real-world operation.
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Durable Skills in the Age of AI
It isn’t about pitting AI and soft skills against each other, it’s about developing human skills that are valued and assist collaboration with AI systems.
Why Dexterous Hands Matter for Embodied AI
Dexterous robotic hands are the decisive interface between embodied AI and the physical world.
The Great Unlearning for AI Builders
Dealing with the ambiguity of AI evals is the biggest challenge and most important skill for an AI builder to develop.
Bandwidth is Dead. Long Live Data Logistics
Latency hiding techniques avoid the technically challenging problem of minimizing end-to-end transmission delay.
The Cyber Vulnerabilities Lurking in CRM Systems
Technology alone isn’t to blame for CRM vulnerabilities; users themselves often create the weakest links.
What Lessons Can We Learn from the Internet for AI/ML Evolution?
The principles that make the Internet work so well can guide AI as it moves from today’s experimental silos to interoperable global scale AI systems.
Essential Skills for Next-Gen Product Managers
Product managers need a mix of technical, strategic, and human-centered skills to lead in the AI-powered world.
Strengthening Enterprise Quantum Security
The clock isn’t ready to strike midnight on outdated encryption, but it’s ticking louder every day.
Remote systems support troubleshooting and can also be used for updates, monitoring performance, and training staff.
The Unwritten Rules of Managing a Research Lab to Cultivate Innovation
The lab manager who insists on a specific number, type, or quality of deliverables may inadvertently kill the golden goose.
AI is the ultimate force multiplier for cybercriminals, making scams cheaper, faster, and more convincing.
Spotting Scams Based on Fake Profiles
A lack of awareness of how scammers operate keeps them just a click away, ready to steal your money, identity, and sensitive information.
Feeling Cranky About AI and CS Education
We are in the throes of another hand-wringing “what will we do” moment.
The Power of Digital Twins in Cybersecurity
The convergence of IT and OT systems has introduced cybersecurity risks where a single weak spot can render an entire network vulnerable.
Remembering Marge Hoogeboom: A Remote Software Development Pioneer (in 1969!)
A jokey suggestion about working from home led to the creation of a dedicated remote system and workflow.
GenAI, the KSA Model, and Why Industry-Experienced CS Teachers Matter More Than Ever
A multidimensional understanding of teaching is increasingly critical in the age of automation and AI.
The Product Manager’s Compass in the Wild West of Generative AI
Evals reveal how and how well a GenAI system works.
Smart Home IoT and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate
With sensors collecting occupancy and environmental data, clear privacy policies are essential.
How Context Mastery Creates the New 10x Engineer
Most teams are sitting on vast amounts of context that could help solve longstanding engineering challenges.
A New Era for Retail Computing
AI and cloud technology can predict customer needs, help manage stock, and provide real-time insights.
Why is an image of historic technical importance now banned in respected publications?
Scaling Deep Learning Education in a College of Arts & Sciences
Prerequisites were reduced and students were engaged collecting data using their sense of smell.
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