By Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor/Tech Journalist, My Smart Privacy

At SXSW 2025, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discussed the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a transformative quantum computing hub on Chicago’s Southeast Side. With bipartisan support, IQMP features PsiQuantum’s $1 billion+ Quantum Computer Operations Center and a DARPA-partnered Quantum Proving Ground, backed by $280 million in funding. Expected to generate $20 billion in economic impact and thousands of jobs, this initiative positions Illinois as a global leader in quantum innovation and AI advancements. 

By: Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor & Tech Journalist

If you haven’t adopted AI yet, it’s vital to understand its history and the key differences between these types before making an informed decision. For those who have already adopted AI but are relying on Bad AI, it’s crucial to recognize its limitations and consider the benefits of transitioning to Good AI.

Security Advisor Rex M. Lee of My Smart Privacy Breaks Down the Origins of China's AI Behind DeepSeek

Did Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek truly out-innovate its U.S. rivals as it claims? NTD interviewed cybersecurity adviser Rex M. Lee of My Smart Privacy to get his expert analysis on who is really behind the development of China's AI supporting DeepSeek.

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

I haven’t written about DeepSeek R1 because I’ve spent most of my time commenting on it via podcasts and phone calls. I’ve been asked, “Why now?” The answer to that is Apple downloads. Had DeepSeek not piqued a viral curiosity streak, the newly minted foundations of the AI establishment would not have shaken so quickly. I was not surprised by the event but disappointed in the timing.

By: Ben Berkowitz for Axios

When lots of people are worried about bubble valuations in stocks or a specific sector, all it takes is a small poke to make the whole thing wobble precariously. 

Why it matters: That can cost investors $1 trillion or more in a single day, as happened Monday with the global AI rout. 

• It can also challenge the fundamental assumptions behind an entire economy, like the nascent Trump administration's push to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in American AI supremacy.

By: Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor & Tech Journalist

People today are at a crossroads regarding AI: some fear it, while others embrace it. The fear of AI often stems from the belief that it will eliminate jobs, surpass human intelligence, and potentially become a master over humans. Conversely, those who embrace AI see it as an assistant, a tool to improve productivity and enhance lives. 

Featuring Rob Enderle in VOA News

Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artificial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday.

Featuring Rob Enderle in TaiPei Times

Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence (AI) would once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, as vendors behind the scenes would seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US president-elect Donald Trump.

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

Generative AI is changing the way organizations build software and interact with technology. While Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize businesses, it can only deliver returns if implemented strategically and tactically.

By: Daniel W. Rasmus for Serious Insights

The personal computer market continues to evolve. Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of driving the next transformative shift, and that shift requires more processing power than a tablet or mobile phone can encompass, though they already leverage their own onboard AI processing and the cloud to incorporate AI into the fix.