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By 2030, 100% of Radiologists’ Current Job will be Done by AI
By 2030, 100% of Radiologists’ Current Job will be Done by AI
Ever since Geoffrey Hinton predicted that AI could replace radiologists, debates have sprung up arguing why this won’t happen. Many memes…
Freedom Preetham
Oct 13
The Unintended Consequences of a Wealth Tax: A Founder’s Perspective
The Unintended Consequences of a Wealth Tax: A Founder’s Perspective
Several states in the United States have proposed wealth tax measures aimed at taxing high-net-worth individuals to address income…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 24
The Dynamics of Wealth Among the Top 1% in the USA
The Dynamics of Wealth Among the Top 1% in the USA
The wealth of the top 1% in America is often discussed in terms of staggering figures and vast disparities. Yet, to truly understand this…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 23
Where Are the Moderates?
Where Are the Moderates?
I believe that democracy is an experiment. An experiment to build a better life. A better life not just for oneself, but for everyone…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 22
Leading Without Mentoring
Leading Without Mentoring
I believe leadership transcends the simplistic act of dispensing wisdom in neatly packaged phrases or orchestrating transformative…
Freedom Preetham
Aug 18
The Cost of Cynicism: Intellectual Posturing and the Rise of Antipathy
The Cost of Cynicism: Intellectual Posturing and the Rise of Antipathy
Freedom Preetham
Aug 10
The Hype Paradox — Intellectual Integrity vs. Charlatanism
The Hype Paradox — Intellectual Integrity vs. Charlatanism
Hype is an insidious force. At its core, hype involves taking an exaggerated and exalted position on a concept or idea. It’s not merely…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 30
Colonial Echoes and Prolific Writers
Colonial Echoes and Prolific Writers
Do you know which countries have produced numerous renowned writers and literary works, often characterized by a sophisticated use of the…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 29
The Evolving Perception of Authorship in the Age of AI
The Evolving Perception of Authorship in the Age of AI
In a recent post titled “Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT”, I addressed the probable…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 27
Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT
Addressing the Statistics of The Word “Delve” Being High Indicating You Use ChatGPT
Freedom Preetham
Jul 26
Tech Bubbles Are The True Engines Of Innovation
Tech Bubbles Are The True Engines Of Innovation
People often discuss technology bubbles as if they are inherently unsustainable or bad and should be intervened or tampered with. Contrary…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 25
Addressing Income Inequality: Capitalism’s Answer to America’s Economic Challenge
Addressing Income Inequality: Capitalism’s Answer to America’s Economic Challenge
Freedom Preetham
Jul 21
The Intersection of Biology and AI: A Haven for Armchair Critics
The Intersection of Biology and AI: A Haven for Armchair Critics
Freedom Preetham
Jul 20
Energy and Hence Democracy Will Be the True Hurdle for AGI
Energy and Hence Democracy Will Be the True Hurdle for AGI
What Will Be the True Hurdle for AGI? Nope, it is not the data. It will not be math either. Not even the number of H100 equivalents (GPU…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 19
The Intent, Perception, Consequence Framework: A Leadership Paradigm
The Intent, Perception, Consequence Framework: A Leadership Paradigm
In the realm of leadership, the interplay between intent, perception, and consequence forms a complex and often misunderstood dynamic…
Freedom Preetham
Jul 17
Is Congratulating an Evil Leader Equivalent to Supporting Them?
Is Congratulating an Evil Leader Equivalent to Supporting Them?
A Deeper Exploration of Nuances
Freedom Preetham
Jul 17
Why You Should Never Ask a Biologist How to Cross the Road
Why You Should Never Ask a Biologist How to Cross the Road
Freedom Preetham
Jul 10
Hey VCs, Your Outdated AI Investment Strategy Will Cost You and the Ecosystem Dearly
Hey VCs, Your Outdated AI Investment Strategy Will Cost You and the Ecosystem Dearly
Freedom Preetham
Jul 3
The Paradox of PhD Skepticism: A Double-Edged Sword for Innovation
The Paradox of PhD Skepticism: A Double-Edged Sword for Innovation
Over the past 25 years of my career, including 15 years in executive and technical leadership, I have interviewed, hired, mentored, and…
Freedom Preetham
Jun 25
EU’s Actions Threaten Innovation: A Wake-Up Call for the Open Web
EU’s Actions Threaten Innovation: A Wake-Up Call for the Open Web
The recent demands by Danish media outlets for Common Crawl to stop archiving their content mark a pivotal moment. Here is an article that…
Freedom Preetham
Jun 14
Mistaking the Finger for the Moon — Urgent Need for Rigor in ML Engineering.
Mistaking the Finger for the Moon — Urgent Need for Rigor in ML Engineering.
I am increasingly worried about the current crop of applied ML engineers and their apparent lack of problem-solving rigor. This rigor…
Freedom Preetham
Jun 1
Foundational Model AI Startups Are Not For The Faint Hearted
Foundational Model AI Startups Are Not For The Faint Hearted
Starting a foundational AI startup is a vastly different endeavor compared to leveraging platforms like OpenAI or Anthropic with their…
Freedom Preetham
May 17
Solving Complex Diseases at the Source Code Level
Solving Complex Diseases at the Source Code Level
If you have a bug in the user interface of a software system, do you look for fixing the problem in the manifested UI on millions of…
Freedom Preetham
May 6
Focusing on Leadership Alone Leads to Failures and Dead-Ends.
Focusing on Leadership Alone Leads to Failures and Dead-Ends.
A significant portion of management training and general education focuses on “Leadership Training” and the essence of such leadership…
Freedom Preetham
May 2
Product Management Will Be Taken Over By AI in 5 years
Product Management Will Be Taken Over By AI in 5 years
Product management jobs will be gone in less than 5 years! Yes, that’s the prediction.
Freedom Preetham
Feb 1
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