Elon Musk’s warnings about the existential threat posed by “superhuman AI” have often been met with skepticism, dismissed as the far-fetched musings of an eccentric tech magnate. However, a closer examination of the current state and trajectory of artificial intelligence suggests that the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) –…
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Lessons from Fisker’s Electric Odyssey: The Rise and Fall of a Silicon Valley Dream
Chuck Heinle, a Maryland small-business owner, epitomized the hopeful optimism that surrounded Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, when he eagerly signed a lease agreement for one of his warehouses. Believing in the company’s potential, he also invested in its stock, envisioning it as the next Tesla. Yet, Heinle’s enthusiasm swiftly…
Mitigating Risk in Times of Trouble
The last few years has witnessed the pandemic, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel (and many other less publicised areas), and increasing political, economic and social uncertainty. Against that background, conducting business is perhaps fraught with more risk than has been the case in recent times. In these circumstances, parties…
The Evolving Role of MBA Programs in the Digital Age
Over the past four decades, U.S. corporations have undergone a transformative shift. Today, among the world’s most valuable companies, we find tech giants like Microsoft, Meta (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Tesla, and Alphabet (Google). Unlike their 20th-century counterparts such as General Electric, U.S. Steel, General Motors, Ford, Goodyear Tire, and…
A New Era in Personal Aviation
The concept of electrically powered vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft, often referred to as flying cars, is no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. In recent years, numerous companies have been vying to introduce designs ranging from scaled-up multi-rotor drones to futuristic hybrids. However, these are not the Jetson-like family…
The Green Horizon: Perspectives on the Future of Clean Energy
In the imminent landscape of 2030, a revolution is brewing in global transportation and electricity, promising a verdant transformation, courtesy of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Picture a world where electric vehicles swarm the streets tenfold, where renewables claim half of the electricity mix, and where solar panels alone surpass…