Nvidia's Project Digits, a compact and affordable desktop AI supercomputer, is poised to democratize AI development. This machine, comparable in size to a Mac Mini, offers significant computational power at a starting price of $3,000, making it accessible to developers, researchers, and students. Its design, a collaboration with MediaTek, prioritizes energy efficiency.

Project Digits enables users to develop and test AI models locally before seamlessly deploying them to cloud infrastructures. The article highlights the significance of this development for broadening access to AI technology.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «How Nvidia’s Project Digits is about to democratize AI«

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the challenges of integrating new technologies, using a Waymo self-driving car incident as a case study. He argues that while technological advancements like self-driving cars offer substantial benefits, they are inherently experimental and prone to errors. 

Dans emphasizes the need for both user flexibility and company responsibility in addressing these issues, highlighting the importance of safety and constructive feedback. The article also touches on the broader societal implications of increasingly algorithm-driven lives and the potential for misuse of AI. 

Reader comments further explore these issues, raising concerns about the necessity and cost-effectiveness of such technology.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Sometimes, new technology can feel like going round in circles«

Despite a year-on-year sales decline, Tesla's reduced market share reflects the broader growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market, not a downturn in EV popularity. Global EV sales are surging, particularly in China, where EVs are projected to dominate sales within the next year. This growth is driven by increased affordability, expanding consumer choice, and improved charging infrastructure. 

Counter to previous concerns, EV adoption continues to rise, even in cold climates, indicating that the technology is overcoming previous limitations. The article ultimately argues that Tesla's sales dip should be viewed within the context of a significantly expanding EV market.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «What Tesla’s drop in sales tells us about the growing popularity of EVs«

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the emergence of powerful AI tools like STORM, a generative AI capable of creating Wikipedia-style articles, and NotebookLM, useful for creating study guides and summaries. 

Dans highlights the significant potential of these AI agents to revolutionize research, education, and journalism by streamlining information processing and report writing. He contrasts these advanced AI agents with the simpler chatbot format, emphasizing the shift toward more adaptable agent platforms.

The author also notes Google's mismanagement of NotebookLM and the broader trend of AI agents transforming search functionality. Finally, he enthusiastically promotes STORM as a game-changing tool.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Looking to create your own Wikipedia-style article? Try STORM«

The article analyzes two proposed mergers, Honda-Nissan and Getty Images-Shutterstock, arguing that these represent desperate measures by legacy companies facing disruption. Honda and Nissan are struggling with the rise of electric vehicles, while Getty Images and Shutterstock are threatened by the increasing accessibility of generative AI image creation tools.

The author suggests that these mergers are unlikely to solve the underlying problems, highlighting the obsolescence of their business models in the face of technological advancements and the easy availability of free alternatives. The author concludes that these companies are essentially delaying the inevitable.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Here’s another merger that augers badly for two legacy companies«

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the UK's decision to reverse a proposed ban on social media for under-16s. Dans argues against such bans, citing a lack of conclusive evidence on their effectiveness and highlighting the potential benefits of social media for vulnerable youth.

He suggests that instead of prohibition, the focus should be on pressuring social media companies to adopt ethical design practices that mitigate the addictive nature of their platforms. The article contrasts this approach with Australia's upcoming ban, which Dans believes will be unenforceable and ultimately counterproductive.

Finally, the article emphasizes the need for a more nuanced approach involving education and corporate accountability.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «If phone bans for under-16s make no sense, how to combat addictive social networks?»

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the shift towards flexible work arrangements in 2025, contrasting companies like Spotify and Airbnb, which embrace remote work and trust their employees, with those forcing a return to the office. 

Dans argues that treating employees like adults, rather than children, fosters a more productive and innovative environment. He highlights the benefits of flexible work, emphasizing that resisting this trend is detrimental to companies' ability to attract and retain top talent.

The article concludes by posing the crucial question of whether companies treat employees as adults or school children, ultimately suggesting that a flexible approach is the future of work. A reader's comment reinforces this central theme.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Do you treat your employees like adults or like school children?»

Enrique Dans's Medium article discusses the shift towards flexible work arrangements in 2025, contrasting companies like Spotify and Airbnb, which embrace remote work and trust their employees, with those forcing a return to the office. 

Dans argues that treating employees like adults, rather than children, fosters a more productive and innovative environment. He highlights the benefits of flexible work, emphasizing that resisting this trend is detrimental to companies' ability to attract and retain top talent.

The article concludes by posing the crucial question of whether companies treat employees as adults or school children, ultimately suggesting that a flexible approach is the future of work. A reader's comment reinforces this central theme.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «An open letter to the Spanish tourist board«

New York State has enacted a law requiring oil companies to contribute billions of dollars to a Climate Superfund to address climate change-related damages. This legislation, potentially establishing a precedent for other states and countries, calculates contributions based on companies' historical emissions. The oil industry opposes the law, viewing it as a punitive tax, and is considering legal action.

The law's success hinges on whether courts uphold the "polluter pays" principle, potentially ushering in a new era where fossil fuel companies face significant financial consequences for their environmental impact. The article explores the potential implications of this landmark legislation.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Why the sun is about to set on the oil industry«

Meta's plan to introduce AI-generated users to its social media platforms is the subject of Enrique Dans's Medium article. Dans expresses serious ethical and privacy concerns, arguing that this move represents a new level of user manipulation and data exploitation by Meta. He highlights the potential for misinformation and the erosion of authentic online interactions.

The article emphasizes the need for stricter regulation of Meta's practices to protect user autonomy and privacy. Dans ultimately calls for greater accountability from Meta and stronger protections for users.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse…«