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Space data centers: AI's next frontier explained

Space data centers: AI's next frontier explained | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Terrestrial data centers are so 2025. We're taking our large-scale compute infrastructure into orbit, baby! Or at least, that's what Big Tech is yelling from the rooftops at the moment. It's quite a bonkers idea that's hoovering up money and mindspace, so let's unpack what it's all about – and…
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Fascinating possibility -- discussion does include some discussion on both positive and negative implications!

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T.I.P.S. - I-Wheel - "UC File"

T.I.P.S. - I-Wheel - "UC File" | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it

T.I.P.S. Tracking is a powerful strategic exploration tool that develops three key skills:  Focus - Organize - Interrogate.  The Implications Wheel "finds the future faster" by identifying positive and negative possibilities. The "Unintended Consequences File" identifies classic and current examples.

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October 26, 9:00 AM
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Fake 49ers player allegedly conned women out of $1.3M

An alleged fake 49ers player took $1.3M from women, prosecutors say. Hear how one Hinge match saw through his lies before losing any money.
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October 20, 9:00 AM
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Earliest account of a solar storm disrupting tech contained a serious typo

Earliest account of a solar storm disrupting tech contained a serious typo | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
For most of human history, our Sun’s occasional tantrums have been of little concern to those of us living on Earth’s surface. At most, the emissions of plasma crashing into our atmosphere might paint the sky in pretty shades of green or pink.
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Note the "train" key part of this story!

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American researchers linked to China's police ministry 'spy' car tech: report

American researchers linked to China's police ministry 'spy' car tech: report | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
The implications of connected vehicles have alarmed U.S. officials.
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Really???

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October 5, 9:00 AM
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Dunkin', McD's, and why restaurant rewards keep getting worse

Dunkin', McD's, and why restaurant rewards keep getting worse | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Restaurants have turned customer loyalty into a humiliation ritual. Not only are they toying with users, but they’re blowing the most important lever they have to succeed. Inside the ‘great rewards overhaul’ of 2026.
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Excellent insights on what appears to be a constantly changing concept.  Identifying the trend or trends here is tough -- monitoring is critical for some stakeholders.

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September 29, 5:46 PM
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Martian mud houses 3D printed using yeast and rock

Martian mud houses 3D printed using yeast and rock | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
The future where humans colonize Mars is fast approaching. A future with self-sustaining biospheres, autonomous rovers, helicopters with rotors that break the sound barrier, and – perhaps – mud houses. Yes, literal houses made out of mud.
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I definitely have to post this one.  It's interesting by itself but Joel began posting about 3D printing in the very early days.  He'd love this one also because of his interest in space.

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September 21, 9:00 AM
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World's most inconvenient store on China cliff

World's most inconvenient store on China cliff | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store. While it serves as a good spot for climbers to grab a drink, please spare a thought for the employees who have to do this…
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Sometimes things get posted just because...

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September 15, 11:38 AM
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Climate change past the point of no return, UN says, as worst impacts are now unavoidable | CBC News

Climate change past the point of no return, UN says, as worst impacts are now unavoidable | CBC News | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. Officials say the world must now figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety.
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September 14, 9:00 AM
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AI dictation tools changing future of office work

AI dictation tools changing future of office work | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Can you imagine walking into an open-plan office on a busy weekday, seeing people at their desks – and hearing practically nothing? Like not even the staccato rhythm of fingers on a keyboard?
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September 7, 9:00 AM
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AI shopping carts increase consumer spending, study finds

AI shopping carts increase consumer spending, study finds | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
One of AI's many promises is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly. Research suggests that AI-assisted shopping may end up making you spend more.
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Interesting story - and I wonder about ALL the implications!

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August 24, 9:00 AM
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BMW's weird Minecraft-like car harvests more energy than it uses

BMW's weird Minecraft-like car harvests more energy than it uses | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Discover Luminetta, a BMW-sponsored student solar car from Clemson University that generates more energy than it uses.
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For anyone who's watched Joel's "New Business of Paradigms," this rings a bell.  Joel would probably want to go check this one out in person.

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August 24, 9:00 AM
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Seoul's eerie Yongma Land abandoned theme park attraction

Seoul's eerie Yongma Land abandoned theme park attraction | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Fifteen years after owners switched off the rides for the last time, an eerie and rusted amusement park happily in decay in Seoul's outskirts has become one of the city's coolest attractions.
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Abandoned theme parks have always fascinated me -- like many others.   

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August 17, 11:52 AM
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AI is revealing the hidden flaws in the labor market

AI is revealing the hidden flaws in the labor market | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
'Ultimately, whether AI narrows or widens existing inequalities will depend less on the technology itself than on the choices organizations make about the work surrounding it.'
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October 26, 2:46 PM
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Larson leaves Talladega with a trophy, a cushion and unfinished business

Beyond all the NASCAR Cup Series championship implications that came with Kyle Larson’s dramatic victory at Talladega
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What are the implications?  Left unstated too often.

James Schreier's curator insight, October 26, 2:45 PM

"Beyond all the...implications."  What are they? it is becoming more and more common, in many settings, to just let a "there are implications" out there with no possibilities cited.

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October 21, 9:00 AM
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Amazon About You may know you a little too well

Amazon's About You may reveal some embarrassing assumptions about you. See what it knows, how to edit your profile and remove personal data.
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I checked this out on my Amazon account.  It was all very boring and accurate -- nothing weird!

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October 12, 9:00 AM
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Review: $9 key puts you in control of your phone screen time – and it works

Review: $9 key puts you in control of your phone screen time – and it works | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
From a return to "simple" smartphones to timers that hide notifications, there seems to be a market for ways to disengage from our digital devices. This physical key from the innovative company Autonomous AI is the first I have tried, and I was doubtful.
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October 5, 9:00 AM
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Apple Music Hall opens in London power station

Apple Music Hall opens in London power station | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Apple's latest innovation is a live concert venue unlike any other. Located in a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, the new space doubles as a recording and broadcasting studio – complete with a spatial audio setup.
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Looks fascinating -- a concert soon?

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October 5, 9:00 AM
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People Training OpenAI’s AI Fired for Using AI to Train the AI

People Training OpenAI’s AI Fired for Using AI to Train the AI | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
OpenAI has thousands and thousands of contractors helping improve the company's AI models. Multiple contractors have been fired for using AI to train the AI.
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September 28, 11:57 AM
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Americans Are a Lot More Worried About AI Than the Rest of the World

Americans Are a Lot More Worried About AI Than the Rest of the World | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
It turns out that people in much of the world outside the West still feel pretty optimistic about the future of AI.

The first results from a global survey conducted by Gallup and Microsoft found that AI adoption varies widely around the world and so do people’s attitudes toward the technology.
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September 21, 9:00 AM
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More U.S. Workers Fear Losing Their Jobs to Technology

More U.S. Workers Fear Losing Their Jobs to Technology | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
The share of workers who worry that technology could make their jobs obsolete has risen seven percentage points in the past year, to 27%.
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September 14, 9:00 AM
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Storytelling by firelight could have helped humans evolve complex language

Storytelling by firelight could have helped humans evolve complex language | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
New research suggests the warmth of evening fires may have driven the evolution of complex spoken language in early humans.
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This very interesting!

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September 7, 9:00 PM
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Record-breaking 3D-printed housing project creates 36 homes

Record-breaking 3D-printed housing project creates 36 homes | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
3D-printed construction is still definitely on the cutting edge, but it's moving toward the mainstream remarkably quickly. The latest major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed what it calls Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating a community of 36 self-contained…
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This is another "Joel would love it" story -- a subject he followed very closely.

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August 31, 9:00 AM
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Laser mosquito killer now available for preorder

Laser mosquito killer now available for preorder | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Photon Matrix Blue Laser Mosquito Air Defense
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Would post this on the name alone but it's also a very interesting product for a very annoying problem.

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August 24, 9:00 AM
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Watch: Epic glass-shaft elevator rockets passengers up vertical cliff

Watch: Epic glass-shaft elevator rockets passengers up vertical cliff | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
A breathtaking plunge in an elevator down the side of a canyon has opened, drastically increasing capacity and making what was once a six-hour round trip even shorter. It's now down to around 30 minutes.
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Very interesting -- the video is definitely good to watch!

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August 17, 3:10 PM
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Design of automated systems must factor in human psychology

Design of automated systems must factor in human psychology | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
As more and more tasks are done by machines — especially now, with AI — people increasingly move from manual controller to supervisor. Designs must factor in human psychology or risk disastrous errors.
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Huge US-Canada bridge sets new record for North America

Huge US-Canada bridge sets new record for North America | T.I.P.S. Tracking - I-Wheel - "UC File" | Scoop.it
Following almost eight years of construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge has finally opened for business. Providing an additional connection between the USA and Canada, the crossing features an impressive main span of 853 m (2,798 ft), making it the longest cable-stayed bridge in North…
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