Category: Blog

  • AI in 2024: Surpassing Human Capabilities, Revolutionizing Industries, and Facing Key Challenges

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    The 2024 AI Index Report, published by Stanford University, paints a vivid picture of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force that is not only matching but often surpassing human capabilities in a variety of domains. From outperforming humans in specific tasks to revolutionizing industries and even designing better algorithms, AI is reshaping the way we…

  • Can ‘Free Our Feeds’ Break the Billionaires’ Grip on Social Media?

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    Breaking Free from Traditional Models  Frustrated with the current state of social media and the influence of billionaires on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta? You’re not alone. In a bold move that could reshape the social media landscape, tech leaders and nonprofit executives have united under the “Free Our Feeds” banner, launching an…

  • The Open Source Revolution in AI: DeepSeek’s Challenge to the Status Quo

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, the debate between open-source and closed-source approaches remains a defining tension. This clash is not just about philosophy but about performance, accessibility, and the future trajectory of the industry. The consolidation of AI companies and the increasing dominance of a few major players has only added to…

  • The Serendipity of AI: How AI’s “Mistakes” Shape Progress in Science and Innovation 

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    Ng S.T. Chong

    Exploring New Paths through Unexpected Errors When we think about artificial intelligence making mistakes or generating incorrect information – what researchers call “AI hallucinations” – our first reaction might be concern or frustration. AI hallucinations arise from the complex interplay of data quality, model architecture, and algorithmic processes, often resulting in outputs that are incorrect…