The future is here, and it is not pretty

The future is here, and it is not pretty

Artificial intelligence is the day’s headline news, with people flooding to use ChatGPT and similar programs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is much more than that though – it is not a toy.   Artificial Intelligence, at its core, is a program which uses data to produce...
The Old Man’s Views What are we going to do now?

The Old Man’s Views What are we going to do now?

I shed a few tears on Monday when my Queen, Elizabeth, was finally put to rest. Her burial signified an end of an era, and like any end, it means things will change.   In the UK, we can debate the Monarchy’s future; will Charles III will be a good King? How long will...
The Old Man’s Views Summertime Blues?

The Old Man’s Views Summertime Blues?

Your favourite Old Man is going on holiday, and as the markets decline, it sure seems like a good time to take a few weeks off. Indeed, considering the state of the economy, this might be the last one I can afford for a few years. I’ve been bearish for the best part...