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Today´s prompt: AI
Treat AI Like a Real Employee. AI isn’t a plug
You are the upgrade
Data, acceleration, and the future of intelligence: Lessons from 25 core books (and links to 114 other books) about AI, technology abstraction, and consciousness.
Can We Automate Our Way to Better Infrastructure?
Some researchers think digital twins can improve disaster response and reduce infrastructure costs.
https://www.independent.org/article/2025/11/16/can-we-automate-our-way-to-better-infrastructure/
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends Of 2026
Cognitive industry, generative design, industrial extended reality, intelligent supply chains, smart materials and industry 5.0.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/11/12/6-defining-manufacturing-trends-of-2026/
From Pulses to Persistence: The Architecture Behind Continuous Quantum Computing
Researchers at Harvard and MIT have achieved a breakthrough in continuous quantum computing, operating a 3,000-qubit neutral-atom system for over two hours without loss of coherence — a feat that marks the transition from pulsed, fragile experiments to persistent, reconfigurable quantum processors.
Think Like a Data Scientist — No Coding Required
Data analytics are all the rage in US workplaces these days, and unless you’re a computer whiz, it’s easy to feel intimidated when coworkers start casually discussing SQL queries, Python scripts, and regression models at Monday-morning staff meeting
https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/little-book-data-justin-evans
AI Won’t Save Enterprises from Tech Debt Unless They Change the Architecture First
A new study from HFS Research, in collaboration with Unqork, exposes a striking paradox at the center of enterprise AI adoption: while 84% of organizations expect AI to reduce costs and 80% expect productivity gains, 43% report AI will create new technical debt.
From vibes to viable: Taking back control with AI-powered low-coding
Vibe coding and traditional coding present limitations for enterprise development. Vibe coding offers speed but lacks scalability and control, while traditional coding provides control but is time-consuming. AI-powered low-code platforms emerge as a solution, balancing automation with developer oversight for scalable, secure, and efficient application development.
8 Top Tips from Philips’ AI-Powered Digital Strategy
Treat AI Like a Real Employee. AI isn’t a plug
https://www.ssonetwork.com/intelligent-automation/articles/philips-ai-digital-transformation-gbs
Data Telemetry Is the Lifeline of Modern Analytics and AI
A look at how well-structured data telemetry helps product teams build measurable, intelligent user-centric products and power modern AI analytics.
https://thenewstack.io/data-telemetry-is-the-lifeline-of-modern-analytics-and-ai/
Nanotubes in the Datacentre
The entire stack—from chip to cooling—is hitting physical limits simultaneously, There is one material solution that spans this entire stack. Yes, obviously, carbon nanotubes.
https://cntdispatch.substack.com/p/edition-005-nanotubes-in-the-datacentre
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