Heterogeneous computing and the future of AI

Heterogeneous computing is quietly redefining how AI appears in everyday devices, bringing intelligence closer to where people actually use it rather than keeping it locked in remote cloud systems. As AI expands into physical products, success depends less on raw performance and more on how efficiently CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs work together. Heterogeneous computing manifests…

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What can we expect from Artificial Intelligence?

By Thomas B. Fowler (bio – articles – email) | January 21, 2026 Introductory note from Jeff Mirus: In 2024, Thomas Fowler wrote a series of four articles on artificial intelligence for CatholicCulture.org: At the end of 2025, Tom published a major book on this subject: Artificial intelligence: foundations, limits, advantages and dangers….

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Will AI kill the smartphone?

Life without a smartphone may seem unimaginable, but AI giants are planning to scrap this ubiquitous gadget. “The race to overthrow the smartphone is on,” said The economistand the next generation of AI-powered devices intended to replace it could radically change our lives. Breaking the duopoly Over the past 20 years, the smartphone “has come…

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The Winning Edge Recap: Rethinking Denial Management Strategies to Counter Payer AI

As payers deploy advanced technologies to review claims, health systems like Mercyhealth and WellStar are fighting back with stricter contracts and predictive AI. In recent years, the fierce struggle to combat denial has gradually intensified. During this week’s The Winning Edge for Defeating Denials webinar, revenue cycle leaders from Mercyhealth and Wellstar Health System discussed…

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