Data Science

The real world is complicated, chaotic, and decidedly NSFW. Foundational AI models, however, are trained to pretend otherwise. OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other major players meticulously sanitize their training data, scrubbing out adult content, extremist ideology, politically sensitive topics, and anything that might trigger regulatory scrutiny or brand risk. The result is a cohort of safe, predictable, and polished assistants that play well with risk management frameworks and emerging compliance regimes. Continue Reading →

You’re already sick of the words Agent and Agentic, but you know they are the new new thing. You may not have heard the initialism MCP, but you’re going to start hearing about it now. A lot. Continue Reading →

It’s not unusual for me to walk into a client meeting and be handed a spreadsheet packed with hundreds of potential AI use cases. Continue Reading →

Agents are everywhere in conversation, but for most people, the concept is abstract or intimidating. The truth is, simple agents are already built into tools we use every day, and writing your first agent doesn't require deep technical skill—it requires a mindset shift. Think of it as a new way to delegate. Continue Reading →

The world isn’t "safe for work," but most foundational models are. OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other popular model builders aggressively filter training data to exclude harmful content—adult entertainment, hate speech, extremism, and even controversial political perspectives. The result? Polished, sanitized models that align with corporate and legal safety standards. That’s great—or is it? The real world is messy, complicated, and filled with morally gray areas, which raises the question: Do unfiltered AI models have a valid place in the AI landscape? Continue Reading →

Sam Altman recently posted on X that OpenAI is working toward a “magic unified intelligence”—a single reasoning engine rather than multiple AI models. No more choosing between GPT-4, GPT-4o, o3-mini, or any other variant. One model to rule them all. If OpenAI gets this right, it could be an incredible leap forward in usability, efficiency, and AI intelligence. If they get it wrong, it could homogenize human thought in ways most of us haven’t fully considered. Continue Reading →

Day 2 of CES 2025 delivered a wave of announcements from smart vehicles to smart homes and green energy. Here are a few products that caught my eye. Continue Reading →

CES 2025 is officially underway and the atmosphere is electric! (Electronic, actually.) As expected, CES is AI, everywhere, all at once. And, as I've come to expect, most of the innovation on display is evolutionary, not revolutionary. That said, here are a few announcements that caught my attention. Continue Reading →

A small section of the CES show floor is explicitly labeled "AI exhibitors," which might lead a casual observer to think AI isn't a big part of CES 2025. In truth, AI isn’t confined to any specific corner of CES. This year, CES is AI, everywhere, all at once. Continue Reading →

I thought it would be fun to look back on the 10 most popular stories by page views on shellypalmer.com. Unsurprisingly, 2024 was yet another year dominated by Generative AI. These stories capture the trends that defined the year, though there may be a few surprises along the way. And in the spirit of instant gratification, let’s dive in with the most popular story first! Continue Reading →