Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Waseem AlShikh, CTO and co-founder of Writer, took the EmTech AI 2025 stage to share the remarkable story behind one of enterprise AI’s fastest-growing platforms. Writer’s journey began with a simple but powerful idea: AI should be practical, efficient, and tailored to the specific needs of each business. Founded in 2020,
AI-Washing Securities Suit Filed Against Tempus AI
In the latest AI-washing related securities class action lawsuit to be filed, a plaintiff shareholder has filed a securities suit against AI-based health care company Tempus AI, alleging, among other things, that the company overstated its AI capabilities. The lawsuit comes after the company’s share price declined following the publication of a short seller report
Treasury’s Latest Moves: Fast-Track for Foreign Investors & Outbound AI Investment Inquiry
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) has been active in the context of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (“CFIUS”) and the Outbound Investment Security Program (“OISP”). The main updates relate to: (1) Treasury’s announcement of an intent to launch a Fast Track Pilot Program under CFIUS for Foreign Investors; and
Control, Context, and Code: Windsurf’s Quiet Revolution in Developer Tools
Ever wonder what happens when the future of software meets the sharpest minds in AI—right as acquisition rumors swirl? At the AI+ Expo in Washington, DC, I sat down with Anshul Ramachandran, founding team member at Windsurf (formerly Codeium), just as whispers of an OpenAI buyout electrified the halls.
Ramachandran’s resume reads like a Silicon Valley power
SEC Formally Withdraws Fourteen Rule Proposals
On June 12, 2025 the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) formally withdrew fourteen outstanding rule proposals issued by the prior administration. Although most observers doubted that the current Commission would adopt these proposals, the SEC’s action confirms that any future rulemaking on these topics must start anew with a new proposal and a fresh opportunity
AI on the Edge: From Cat Videos to Cancer Cures
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Scott Penberthy, Senior Director of Applied AI in the Office of the CTO at Google Cloud, is no stranger to big ideas. In his talk, “New Frontiers in AI Models,” Penberthy offered a sweeping view of how the latest advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping industries, accelerating scientific discovery, and
Code Red: Eric Schmidt’s (ex-CEO Google) AI Alarm and the New World Disorder
At the AI+ Expo in Washington, Dr. Eric Schmidt didn’t mince words about the crossroads humanity faces. With the air of a seasoned technologist—and the urgency of someone who’s seen too many sci-fi movies turn into documentaries—he mapped out a future where artificial intelligence is both the world’s greatest opportunity and its most unpredictable threat.
Data Without Borders: Why Your AI Needs a Passport (and a Home)
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, takes the stage, you know you’re in for more than just a technical deep-dive-you’re about to get a masterclass in the future of data and AI, delivered with the precision of a Formula One engineer and the vision of a seasoned industry leader.
Dallas,
Beyond the Singularity: Anders Indset’s Guide to Staying Human
Anders Indset is a philosopher for the digital age—a renowned author, business thinker, and trusted advisor to leaders navigating the complexities of tomorrow. With his latest book, “The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI,” Anders delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most pressing questions of our era:
No More Secrets: Why Radical Transparency Is AI’s Secret Weapon
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Ali Farhadi, CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), is a leading voice for transparency and openness in artificial intelligence. In a field increasingly dominated by closed models and proprietary data, Farhadi argues that only radical transparency-full disclosure of model architecture, training data, and evaluation methods-can build the public