A Look Ahead to 2025

A Look Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, three key areas demand our attention: our evolving relationship with China, the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and the implications of political transitions in the United States. Each of these factors holds...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 13.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 13.0

As we move into 2025, the rise of Autonomous General Intelligence (AGI) will usher in an era of accelerated integration of AI into virtually all industries. This transformation will significantly boost productivity, leading to increased returns on investment, higher...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 12.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 12.0

Agents – AI Acting on Your Behalf What are agents, and why should you care? Agents are software AI programs that act autonomously on your behalf. Once deployed, they require minimal human input to function. These systems can perceive their environment, make decisions,...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 13.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 11.0

How to Use Google NotebookLM  Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly worked its way into many industries, and economic development is no exception. One tool that’s particularly useful for professionals in this field is Google NotebookLM—a powerful AI-driven research...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 13.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 10.0

Insights from the Latest Webcast Welcome back to The Whittaker Report. This month, I had the pleasure of hosting a webcast titled “Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Economic Development”. We dove into the exciting—and sometimes intimidating—world of AI and explored...