Dr. Michael Nolting

Dr. Michael Nolting

Jul
07
Why Did Musk Stop USAID? To “Save” the World.

Why Did Musk Stop USAID? To “Save” the World.

Two Dead Children and the Price of Abandonment In his deeply moving column "The Human Toll of Trump’s
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Jul
03
When Giants Tremble: How GenAI Could Disrupt Even the Most Digitally Mature Companies

When Giants Tremble: How GenAI Could Disrupt Even the Most Digitally Mature Companies

This semester, I had the privilege of participating in a seminar led by Prof. Gianfranco Walsh, where I served as
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Jun
30
The Battery Breakthrough That Might Finally Solve Range Anxiety

The Battery Breakthrough That Might Finally Solve Range Anxiety

“Spinning wheels,” read the two-word text message that changed everything for the U.S. start-up Factorial Energy. It meant that
3 min read
Jun
26
Should I Invest as a Private Equity Firm in Data Centers and AI?

Should I Invest as a Private Equity Firm in Data Centers and AI?

Artificial Intelligence is not just a buzzword anymore—it's a capital magnet. And few sectors reflect this shift
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Jun
23
Should Google Break Itself Up? A Thoughtful Yes.

Should Google Break Itself Up? A Thoughtful Yes.

Google—one of the world’s most powerful tech giants—is facing renewed scrutiny and a provocative suggestion: should it
3 min read
Jun
19
The Human Brain vs. Artificial Intelligence: Why AGI Still Has a Long Road Ahead

The Human Brain vs. Artificial Intelligence: Why AGI Still Has a Long Road Ahead

Imagine a machine that can think, reason, create, and adapt like a human being. It’s a vision as old
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Jun
16
Of Course They Spy — And Now With AI

Of Course They Spy — And Now With AI

The New York Times recently uncovered an astonishing network of Russian spies operating out of Brazil in a report titled
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Jun
12
Aurora: The Foundation Model That Could Revolutionize Weather Forecasting

Aurora: The Foundation Model That Could Revolutionize Weather Forecasting

In the fast-evolving field of AI, few innovations hold as much promise for real-world impact as AI-based weather forecasting. For
4 min read
Jun
10
The Illusion of Thinking: What Apple’s Paper Really Says About "Reasoning" Models

The Illusion of Thinking: What Apple’s Paper Really Says About "Reasoning" Models

A recent paper from Apple, titled "The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via
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Jun
09
"Daddy, Get Me a Baker!" – How History Keeps Repeating Itself on Four Wheels

"Daddy, Get Me a Baker!" – How History Keeps Repeating Itself on Four Wheels

In 1897, long before Elon Musk sent Teslas hurtling down highways and headlines, electric cars were already quietly gliding through
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