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Compute Among the Stars
Google’s Project Suncatcher envisions moving AI computation into orbit, building constellations of solar-powered satellites equipped with TPUs and laser interlinks. By harnessing the Sun’s constant energy and future low-cost launches, the project proposes a scalable, space-based infrastructure for machine learning. It’s a blueprint for computing beyond Earth—where data centers orbit, powered by sunlight instead of fossil grids.

Juan Manuel Ortiz de Zarate
Nov 11, 20259 min read


AI Can Code, But Can It Engineer?
SWE-Bench Pro marks a turning point in evaluating AI coding agents. Built from complex, real-world software repositories, it reveals that even frontier models like GPT-5 and Claude Opus solve less than 25% of tasks. The benchmark exposes the gap between coding fluency and true engineering ability, redefining how progress toward autonomous software development should be measured.

Juan Manuel Ortiz de Zarate
Nov 5, 202510 min read


Understanding the ChatGPT Revolution
ChatGPT, adopted by 10% of adults globally, now sees over 70% non-work usage. Dominant topics include practical guidance, info seeking, and writing, with writing prominent in work. It offers significant value in decision support. The gender gap in usage has narrowed, and growth is high in lower-income countries. This was analyzed using privacy-preserving methods on billions of messages.

Juan Manuel Ortiz de Zarate
Sep 18, 202511 min read


AI, enhancer or threat?
AI is not just replacing jobs; it's empowering 10x professionals, and amplifying their impact in marketing, recruitment, and beyond.

Juan Manuel Ortiz de Zarate
Feb 13, 20259 min read
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