Part 1 of 3: A Brain in a Jar – AI Isn’t Conscious

If you’ve been anywhere near tech news over the past few months, you’ve noticed something unusual happening. The conversation about AI has shifted. We’re no longer just debating whether AI will take our jobs or write better code than we can. We’ve moved into deeper waters. It is now more mainstream as we’re debating whether […]

I Run OpenClaw. Here’s What I Hope Microsoft Gets Right.

A few days ago, Omar Shahine posted an announcement on LinkedIn that caught my attention. He announced his new job at Microsoft! His mission? Bring OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365! His TL;DR is that Microsoft just made a Corporate Vice President level bet on the idea that personal agents belong inside the […]

Part 1: AI Will Replace White-Collar Work in 18 Months? Let’s Talk About That.

If you’ve been anywhere near a tech news, you’ve probably seen the headlines. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, dropped what I’d say is quite a bombshell in a recent interview with the Financial Times, claiming that AI will achieve human-level performance on “most, if not all, professional tasks” within the next 12 to 18 […]

Your #ESPC25 Game Plan: Maximize Your Conference Experience Before You Arrive

#ESPC25 is just around the corner, taking place this December 1st through the 4th, in Dublin, Ireland! We’re going back to Dublin! If you’re anything like me, you’re already buzzing with anticipation. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned ESPC veteran, one thing’s for sure. This conference one of the best ways to end […]

Insights from “The Next Decade in Data, Intelligence, and Technology” a Keynote by Rafal Lukawiecki at ESPC 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of data, intelligence, and technology, staying ahead of the curve is not just a choice, rather a necessity. Every year since 2014 I make a late fall trek to Europe to attend ESPC, the premier European focused Microsoft cloud technology conference, at least when they are able to host them. Each […]