Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Thank you Trevor Noah and Microsoft for the conversation about AI and the future of education. www.geekwire.com/2025/we-are-... 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The fastest growing university major: Artificial Intelligence. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/t...nytimes.comCollege Students Flock to a New Major: A.I. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025No political party or individual should control US voting infrastructure. This absurd problem has a simple solution: VotingWorks — the only nonprofit & open-source election provider. Every state should replace Dominion/Liberty voting with VotingWorks. www.wired.com/story/scott-...wired.comOne Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election InfrastructureFormer GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts don't know what to think. 030
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 12/09/2025A decade ago, Rick Smith and Axon began exploring and investing in drone technology and drone companies. 10 years later, Wall Street is catching on that drones (and counter-drone defense) are critical to public safety and national defense. www.thestreet.com/investing/st...thestreet.comHow to invest in drones to profit from defense demand surgeBoth veteran broad-based aerospace companies and newer specialists are investing in unmanned aerial vehicles. 020
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Computer science grads are earning more than ever, so long as they also learn AI. stocks.apple.com/AroyRkI-gQV2...stocks.apple.comThese AI-Skilled 20-Somethings Are Making Hundreds of Thousands a Year — The Wall Street JournalCompanies are snapping up ‘AI native’ grads; ‘under 25, you can be making a million’ 130
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 26/08/2025OpenAI researcher: reports telling students not to learn to code are total "misinformation." Should students still learn computer science in high school? “Absolutely!” #CSforAll www.entrepreneur.com/business-new...entrepreneur.comOpenAI Researcher: Students Should Still Learn to Code | EntrepreneurOpenAI researcher Szymon Sidor said that even though AI coding tools like ChatGPT and Cursor exist, there is still value in learning how to code. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Past: learn computer science to code Future: learn computer science, code with AI Leadership at Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Amazon, all agree My longer essay explaining this : www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-isn...linkedin.comNo, AI Isn’t Killing Computer Science. It’s Making It EssentialBy simplifying the task of coding, artificial intelligence has increased the importance of learning computer science. Another year, another viral tweet argues against “learning to code. 011
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Web sites are no longer receiving visits via Google, because AI is summarizing their content. This marks a sea change in how the Internet works — from user behaviors to business models. www.axios.com/2025/06/19/a...axios.comPublishers facing existential threat from AI, Cloudflare CEO saysSearch traffic referrals have plummeted as people increasingly rely on AI summaries. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 11/06/2025From Sam Altman’s latest post, which has enormous implications for education. Learn computer science, code with AI. #CSforAll blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-s... 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Rumors of coding’s death are exaggerated. #CSforAll www.geekwire.com/2025/reality...geekwire.comReality check: Microsoft Azure CTO pushes back on AI vibe coding hype, sees ‘upper limit’Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich challenges AI coding hype, warning that current tools can't handle complex software projects and suffer from reliability issues. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Coding is dead. Long live coding! As AI grows in its capabilities and societal importance, learning computer science is more important than ever. Learn computer science: Code with AI. #CSforAll www.theinformation.com/articles/ai-...theinformation.comNo, AI Isn’t Killing Computer Science. It’s Making It EssentialAnother year, another viral tweet argues against “learning to code.” The latest one comes with cherry-picked data implying that art history majors outperform computer scientists in labor markets. Yet ... 100
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Nucleus Genomics lets you choose which embryo you want to give birth to — select by disease risk, gender, eye/hair color, height, IQ, EQ. 🤔 techcrunch.com/2025/06/06/g... 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Every country must protect its critical infrastructure and population centers from drone attacks. DeDrone by Axon is here to help — it’s #1 in drone defense. 001
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Schools of the past define AI use as “cheating.” Schools of the future define AI skills as the new literacy. Every desk-job employer is looking to hire workers who are adept at AI. Employers want the students who are best at this new form of “cheating.” www.axios.com/2025/05/26/a...axios.comSchools scramble to police AI cheating"I have to be a teacher and an AI detector at the same time." 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 31/05/202510 Waymos in a row. If you spend time in SF, it’s clear that self-driving cars isn’t just the future. It’s the present. (Photo taken from a Waymo) 110
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 14/05/2025From Stanford’s top AI trends of 2025. #CSforAll hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/202... 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Stronger, cheaper, and more sustainable than steel. It’s Superwood. Just regular wood, but treated chemically to gain super-strength. ❤️ techcrunch.com/2025/05/12/i...techcrunch.comExclusive: InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel | TechCrunchThe material has 50% more tensile strength than steel with a strength-to-weight ratio that’s ten-times better. 001
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 11/05/2025In the race to build more capable AI, the USA has lost its edge in attracting talent — it now loses as much talent as it attracts. Aside from reversing this multi-year trend, it’s another reason for all schools to teach computer science and AI to students locally. www.semafor.com/article/05/0... 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 10/05/2025In public safety, one thing that differentiates Axon is its commitment to responsible innovation. As drones, cameras, and AI are increasingly used to fight crime, I’m proud of how Rick Smith aims to use new technology as a force for good, upholding liberal-democratic principles. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Already up to 350 CEOs calling for computer science and AI education in K-12. www.forbes.com/sites/leslie...forbes.comMandatory AI Education For All U.S. Students? Top CEOs Say YesIn an open letter, America’s top CEOs say they want AI taught in every school. "We must prepare our children for the future — to be AI creators, not just consumers." 100
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I just got this note from a teacher and it made my day 😍 Wow, thank you Nicole, and happy Teacher Appreciation Week!! 030
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Today, 250 CEOs of companies from Albertsons to Zoom join to ask US schools to teach computer science and AI as as a required foundation in K-12. One such class raises wages 8% for ALL students. #CSforAll Letter and signatories: csforall.org/unlock8/open... 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 02/05/2025I can’t wait for “passwordless” to be the default for all websites and apps. www.theverge.com/news/659929/...theverge.comMicrosoft goes passwordless by default on new accountsThe company is trying to get everyone to get rid of passwords, eventually. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 30/04/2025🤩: Code.org is the *only* U.S.-based nonprofit to earn a spot on TIME’s EdTech rankings! And one of just four nonprofit organizations to be recognized globally. Thank you to TIME for the recognition! time.com/collection/w...time.comWorld’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025TIME and Statista have named 350 companies changing education 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 28/04/2025In venture investing, identifying great entrepreneurs early is the most critical step; @alip.bsky.social and Neo have nailed it. Equally important is how well they nurture and mentor young future-entrepreneurs, connecting them to opportunities. techcrunch.com/2025/04/27/f...techcrunch.comFrom coding tests to billion-dollar startups, Ali Partovi's eight-year experiment is paying off | TechCrunchIn Silicon Valley, where the same high-wattage names tend to dominate the headlines, Ali Partovi has long wielded outsized influence despite limited name 053
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Boom: high schools that include CS Principles in curriculum see a jump not only in computer science education but also other advanced courses, and the greatest gains are among historically underrepresented groups. ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...ed.stanford.eduStanford study links access to new AP computer science course to a jump in participation, especially among underrepresented students | Stanford GSEIn a bid to engage more U.S. high school students in computer science, the College Board introduced a new Advanced Placement (AP) course in 2016: Computer Science Principles, which explores a range of... 120
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 10/04/2025One more reason to teach computer science to every student in every school. “While speaking on a panel about AI in the workforce, McMahon repeatedly referred to AI as ‘A1,’ like the steak sauce.” techcrunch.com/2025/04/10/t...techcrunch.comThe US Secretary of Education referred to AI as 'A1,' like the steak sauce | TechCrunchDuring a panel at a summit, Linda McMahon, the U.S. secretary of education, referred to AI as 'A1,' like the steak sauce. 110
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/04/2025The device, measuring just 0.04 inches across, remains on the scalp for 12 hours and was used to control video calls using only thoughts. singularityhub.com/2025/04/07/t...singularityhub.comThis Brain-Computer Interface Is So Small It Fits Between the Follicles of Your HairAttached securely to a user's scalp, the tiny sensor can control devices with their thoughts alone—no surgery required. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Exceptionally rare to see a founder return to the company that acquired their startup, to run it again. Excited to see what this holds for Ring doorbells. www.theverge.com/news/644013/...theverge.comRing’s founder is back at AmazonJamie Siminoff returns. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Thank you Sam for doing the right thing! 💪 techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/o...techcrunch.comOpenAI adopts rival Anthropic's standard for connecting AI models to data | TechCrunchOpenAI is embracing rival Anthropic's standard, Model Context Protocol (MCP), for connecting AI assistants to the systems where data resides. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 26/03/2025AI is helping so many industries in ways one can’t easily predict. techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/e...techcrunch.comExclusive: Earth AI’s algorithms found critical minerals in places everyone else ignored | TechCrunchThe startup uses AI to quickly search for minerals over wide areas, identifying promising potential deposits for exploration. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Did not see this coming. Perplexity + TikTok: “combining world-class technical capabilities with Little Tech independence.” www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...theverge.comPerplexity wants to buy TikTok and open-source its algorithmThe AI search startup laid out its bid for buying, and rebuilding, TikTok. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Chinese researchers used AI to detect brain aging from MRI scans, find links to the genes that cause it, and identify drugs that might help. 🤞 singularityhub.com/2025/03/17/a...singularityhub.comA Massive AI Analysis Found Genes Related to Brain Aging—and Drugs to Slow It DownWhy do some brains age faster, while others avoid senior moments even in the twilight years? Part of the answer may be in our genes. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 02/03/2025I'm proud/excited to be on the board of directors of MNTN, gearing up for IPO! www.reuters.com/markets/deal...reuters.comMNTN, adtech platform linked to Ryan Reynolds, files for US IPOMNTN, a connected TV advertising platform that has Ryan Reynolds as its chief creative officer, filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 24/02/2025As AI makes it easier to develop software, the demand for software engineers will grow, not shrink. And the job of coders will evolve, not disappear. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/b...nytimes.comA.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not Extinction, for Coders (Gift Article)A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Worthwhile read from Sam Altman. 10x improvement per year. 🤯 blog.samaltman.com/three-observ...blog.samaltman.comThree ObservationsOur mission is to ensure that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) benefits all of humanity. Systems that start to point to AGI* are coming into view, and so we think it’s important to... 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Across numerous studies, AI working alone outperforms doctors who used AI. How many other fields are there where AI may outperform if only we trusted it more? www.linkedin.com/posts/hadip_...linkedin.comHadi Partovi on LinkedIn: When Doctors With A.I. Are Outperformed by A.I. AloneAcross numerous studies, AI working alone outperforms doctors who used AI. How many other fields are there where AI may outperform if only we trusted it more? 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Nobody: New iOS: here’s the Photos app redesign y’all asked for! 030
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 17/07/2023Although educators use tools to detect “cheating with AI,” this is a losing battle. Instead education must evolve to redefine the learning objectives and redefine “cheating.” arstechnica.com/information-technol…arstechnica.comWhy AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AICan AI writing detectors be trusted? We dig into the theory behind them. 041
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 09/07/2023AI solves the mystery of how bees decide which flower to suck nectar from, which apparently is a high-stakes optimization problem. singularityhub.com/2023/07/09/bees-…singularityhub.comBees Are Astonishingly Good at Making Decisions—and This Computer Model Explains How That’s Poss...The only animals known to make accurate decisions faster than inaccurate decisions are humans, primates—and remarkably, bees. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 08/06/2023This brings a new level of meaning to being an “early adopter” of technology. www.google.com/amp/story/s/www.busi…google.comUS woman marries AI chatbot she created. Know all about this bizarre human-AI couple, Replika AI and...AI gained popularity with ChatGPT, but now generative AI has led to a US-based woman marrying an AI chatbot that she herself created on Replika. Know all about it. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 25/05/2023New research studies suggest that the human brain and artificial neural networks learn language the same way. www.quantamagazine.org/some-neural-…quantamagazine.orgSome Neural Networks Learn Language Like Humans | Quanta MagazineResearchers uncover striking parallels in the ways that humans and machine learning models acquire language skills. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 18/05/2023NYC schools decide it’s time to embrace AI in classrooms instead of banning it. A thoughtful piece by the Chancellor of schools. ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/5/18/23727942…ny.chalkbeat.orgChatGPT caught NYC schools off guard. Now, we’re determined to embrace its potential.After a cautious start, our approach to AI technology is evolving. 000
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 17/05/2023Teaching a subject is one of the best ways to learn it. 010
Hadi Partovi @hadip.bsky.social · 15/05/2023One more reason to teach using AI: Peer-reviewed research now shows that students who learn to "code with AI" become learn and retain more than students who learn the old-fashioned way. dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3544548.…dl.acm.orgStudying the effect of AI Code Generators on Supporting Novice Learners in Introductory Programming | Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 000