Enrique Dans's 2025 analysis of the AI landscape highlights a shifting dynamic between the United States and China. 

While the US currently leads in producing cutting-edge AI models, China is rapidly catching up, even surpassing the US in significant AI model development in 2025. 

The US strategy focuses on large-scale investment in data centers and computing power, betting on brute force. In contrast, China prioritizes innovation and efficiency, developing advanced models with comparatively fewer resources. 

This difference in approach suggests a potential vulnerability in the US reliance on abundant resources, while China's resourcefulness is accelerating AI adoption across its industries. 

The analysis suggests a global AI race where China's innovative efficiency poses a significant challenge to the US lead.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «How is China closing the AI gap with the United States?»

An article from Enrique Dans in Medium discusses the resurging popularity of Tumblr among Generation Z. 

This revival is attributed to Gen Z's desire to escape the algorithmic feeds and influencer culture prevalent on other social networks. Tumblr's focus on art, fandoms, and anonymity offers a less commercialized and more private online space for younger users. 

Despite their general concern for privacy, Gen Z appears willing to share data for enhanced online experiences, valuing transparency in the process. 

This renewed interest in Tumblr, alongside other retro tech trends, suggests a potential shift in how young people engage with digital platforms, seeking simpler and more authentic online environments.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «What Gen Z’s Tumblr revival may tell us about the future of social networks«

This article from Enrique Dans critiques Silicon Valley's support for Donald Trump's second presidential bid. 

Dans argues that Big Tech and venture capital naively believed they could control Trump to advance their techno-capitalist agendas. However, Trump's policies, such as trade wars, have backfired, harming the tech sector and slowing innovation. 

The author contends that this miscalculation stemmed from a self-interested belief that they could manipulate the president. Furthermore, Trump's attacks on science and civil liberties are causing further damage, potentially leading to a decline in US technological leadership. 

Ultimately, Dans suggests Silicon Valley's pragmatic support for Trump has resulted in the opposite of their intended outcome: an economic slowdown.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Oh dear Silicon Valley didn’t think through its support for Trump«

Enrique Dans's article highlights the potential for artificial intelligence to exacerbate global inequalities.

The piece cites reports suggesting significant job displacement and business transformation due to AI advancements.

Dans argues that current governmental focus on short-term gains over long-term strategies like education and infrastructure risks widening the gap between AI haves and have-nots.

To mitigate this, the author recommends bolstering education and ensuring algorithmic transparency.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «AI is already taking our jobs, and it’s barely started, so what are we going to do?»

Enrique Dans's article discusses the unavoidable nature of artificial general intelligence (AGI) development, drawing inspiration from a DeepMind paper on AGI safety. 

Dans emphasizes that while AGI presents significant technological threats, attempting to halt its progress is futile, similar to historical technological advancements. 

He argues that the focus should instead be on understanding and mitigating the risks through education and awareness, echoing concerns raised in a 2018 report about AI misuse.

The author contends that the danger lies not in the technology itself but in how it might be exploited, stressing the importance of preparing for the future and managing the consequences of AGI rather than trying to prevent its emergence.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «AGI: let’s not be afraid of our future, and instead analyze the risks and deal with them«

Enrique Dans's article argues that Tesla, despite its initial success and innovative impact on the automotive industry, is facing a significant decline due to CEO Elon Musk's detrimental actions and public stances. 

Musk's shift in political alignment has alienated Tesla's original customer base, focused on sustainability, without gaining substantial support from his new target audience.

This strategic misstep, coupled with a potential reputational crisis, has led to falling sales and a damaged brand image, suggesting a bleak future for the company.

The ensuing comments section discusses the validity of Dans's analysis, referencing Tesla's market position, potential for rebranding, and the broader impact of Musk's behavior on the brand and his other ventures.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Tesla: how to sink a perfectly good company overnight«

Enrique Dans's article on Medium explores the shared challenges faced by Generation X and Generation Z in the current technological landscape. Gen X finds their established skills increasingly outdated due to automation and AI, impacting their career prospects and retirement savings.

Simultaneously, Gen Z struggles to gain entry-level positions and acquire necessary skills as these roles are being eliminated by the same technological advancements.

The author suggests that both generations are experiencing negative consequences from rapid technological innovation in the job market.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «What do Generation X and Z have in common?»

The provided article discusses the increasing adoption of AI-generated models in the fashion industry. 

It highlights Swedish fast fashion giant H&M's recent announcement to use digital clones of models for social media, a move aimed at protecting models' rights while acknowledging the ongoing digitization of the profession. 

While some criticize this shift, some models see the potential for expanded opportunities through digital replicas. 

The author posits that the fashion industry will inevitably move towards fully synthetic models and even customized avatars, particularly as AI video technology advances. 

Luxury brands may initially resist, but the long-term trend suggests a significant decrease in the reliance on traditional, real-life models for showcasing clothing.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Welcome to the catwalk of the future«

Enrique Dans's article discusses Google's launch of Gemini 2.5 Pro as a crucial step in the company's effort to adapt to a changing technological landscape. Faced with the declining effectiveness of its advertising-based revenue model, Google is exploring a freemium strategy centered on its advanced AI. 

This shift is driven by the rise of conversational AI, which reduces the space and effectiveness of traditional advertising, and the competition from companies like OpenAI. Google aims to popularize Gemini and transition users to paid subscriptions, mirroring strategies adopted by competitors like OpenAI and Microsoft. 

The article highlights the significant challenge for Google, given its heavy reliance on advertising revenue, to successfully navigate this transition and remain competitive in the AI era.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «⁠Can Gemini 2.5 Pro save Google from obsolescence⁠?»

Following a March 2024 IPO, Reddit's share price experienced a rapid surge, reaching a peak by February 2025. However, this growth proved unsustainable, leading to a significant decline in value by the end of March 2025. 

This downturn is attributed to Reddit's heavy dependence on Google traffic, which was negatively impacted by a search algorithm change, and challenges in diversifying its revenue beyond advertising, despite data deals with AI companies. 

Concerns also exist regarding the difficulty for user-generated content platforms like Reddit to balance monetization with maintaining community authenticity. 

Consequently, analysts have issued negative ratings, suggesting the company's potential is overvalued and its initial public offering may become a failure.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Reddit’s share price has taken a tumble: who’d have thought it?»