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Emerging technology, security, risks, philosophy, … STUFF!

And trying to use plain language wherever I can

“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” ~ Charles Mingus

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  • Beyond Correlation – The Causal Revolution

    Beyond Correlation – The Causal Revolution

    Traditional AI spots patterns but can’t explain why they occur, leading to costly mistakes when conditions change. Causal AI transforms business intelligence by revealing the actual mechanisms driving outcomes, enabling reliable ‘what-if’ scenarios and transparent decision-making that adapts to uncertainty and delivers sustained competitive advantage.

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  • The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage That Isn’t There

    The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage That Isn’t There

    The cybersecurity skills shortage is largely a myth, created by unrealistic hiring practices and a lack of investment in training. Companies overlook capable, non-traditional talent by demanding overly broad qualifications and refusing to develop junior staff. The solution lies in workforce development—focusing on foundational skills, clear job descriptions, and structured mentorship, not talent hoarding.

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  • Generative AI: A Powerful Tool, Not a Panacea

    Generative AI: A Powerful Tool, Not a Panacea

    While Generative AI offers exciting possibilities, it’s no business cure-all. This post argues for a strategic, not broad, application, highlighting often-overlooked costs beyond per-query fees, like human oversight and retraining. The full AI impact requires progress beyond GenAI’s current limitations in reliability and reasoning.

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  • Hello World!

    Hello World!

    Hello , and welcome to Curious About! I’m Martin Whitworth, a long time security, technology and risk professional with a passion for exploring emerging technologies and their impact on the real world. I’ve always loved investigating and discussing these themes, and trying hard to do this in plain language – without resorting to jargon and…

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