AI
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The Rise of Robotaxis and the Disruption of the Ride-Sharing Industry
Abstract This explores the cyclical nature of technological disruption within the ride-hailing industry, using the transition from the taxi medallion system to the gig economy, and subsequently to autonomous vehicle (AV) networks, as a case study. Framing the analysis through the cultural metaphor of the 1979 song “Video Killed the Radio Star,” this research examines Continue reading
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The Rise of Nvidia: Architect of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Builder of the Biggest Bubble?
Image Credit: Nvidia Abstract Nvidia Corporation stands as a colossus in the semiconductor landscape, its graphics processing units (GPUs) powering the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 1993 amid the nascent 3D graphics boom, Nvidia has evolved under CEO Jensen Huang’s visionary leadership into the world’s most valuable company, boasting a market capitalization Continue reading
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Microsoft’s Evaporating Advantages in Artificial Intelligence
Abstract Microsoft’s journey in artificial intelligence represents one of the most dramatic reversals of fortune in modern technology history. What began as a visionary early investment has transformed into a cautionary tale about the perils of dependence, the challenges of product-market fit, and the relentless pace of competition in emerging technology markets. This analysis examines Continue reading