Privacy And Freedom: Wishful Thinking in an Ai-Driven World

The Fragile State of Privacy Today Not a weekend particularly bright by its warm weather, but the light brought by the unexpected arrest of Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, in France. At least, it got me by surprise and apparently Nicholas Thompson feels there is certainly more than meets the eye. Edward Snowden once stated, “Saying that you don’t care about the right to privacy because … Continue reading Privacy And Freedom: Wishful Thinking in an Ai-Driven World

Can AI get sick?

Can AI get mentally sick and go rogue?

I find the mind an area of study that never fails to surprise me. A couple of years back I read / heard about the advances in treating Alzheimers via music; Improving patients mood, memory and disposition by listening to some old songs that they were familiar with, that they learned some time back – Clearly sounds, smells, and touch can wake up past memories … Continue reading Can AI get mentally sick and go rogue?

The Lens for Growth

Doers vs Reflective Critics in Economic Growth Today during a chat about anecdotes with a Brazilian friend living in Lisbon, we spoke about cultural differences, more precisely since I just came back from my stay in Europe. These anecdotes often encapsulate cultural nuances that data and statistics might overlook. Let me share the one I spoke with my friend and am sure others have had … Continue reading The Lens for Growth