Category: Business
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Large language models have grown increasingly complex, with some containing hundreds of billions of parameters. Running these models at inference time is typically computationally intensive. One approach to address this challenge is Mixture of Experts (MoE) , a machine learning technique that divides a model into separate subnetworks, or “experts.” Each expert focuses on a…
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The term “Sputnik moment” originates from the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957—the world’s first artificial satellite. This event shocked the United States and the world, demonstrating Soviet technological superiority in space exploration during the Cold War. Similarly, the launch of DeepSeek R1, a groundbreaking AI model developed by…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, yet its terminology can often be confusing. Concepts like AI assistants, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and AI agents are frequently discussed in media and business contexts. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent distinct technologies with unique functionalities and applications. Whether you’re a…
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Scenario analysis is a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty in both business and geopolitics. By considering multiple plausible futures based on key variables, decision-makers can anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and build resilience. Unlike predictions, scenario analysis creates narratives around uncertainties, allowing stakeholders to explore a range of potential outcomes. Benefits in Business: Benefits in Politics:…
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Traditionally, industries and markets viewed a business model as a prerequisite—a blueprint that could forecast the future success of a venture, often before it even earned its first dollar. Investors, entrepreneurs, and strategists placed immense faith in these models, treating them as the foundation upon which fortunes could be built. However, the dot-com bubble of…
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Europe seems to have once again fallen into the Anglo-Saxon trap. Have Europeans truly lost their sense of reality? In the last century, Europe bore the brunt of two catastrophic world wars. World War I claimed around 40 million lives, while World War II saw an estimated 75 million deaths—equivalent to one-fourth of the current…
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“Strategic patience” is a policy approach in which a nation or group deliberately navigates complex challenges by focusing on long-term goals, calculated actions, and deliberate restraint. This approach can be seen in diplomacy, business, military, or economic policy, where the aim is to allow circumstances to unfold in a way that enhances leverage or advantage.…
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In an interview, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos explained that his primary role in the company now centers on decision-making. He remarked, “As a decision-maker, you don’t get paid to make thousands of choices every day; you get paid to make a few high-quality decisions.” Bezos further noted that “some decisions are consequential and nearly irreversible,…
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