About the Oyez
Technology is no longer a background story—it is the story. From shifting business models to how people consume information, the landscape is being rewritten in real time.
At The Oyez (pronounced OH-yay), we investigate these changes with researchers, business leaders, and analysts to uncover not just what’s happening, but why it matters.
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Large Language Models: Where They Came From, How They Work, and Where They Might Be Headed
The evolution of AI from rigid rule-based systems to dynamic models highlights both their capabilities and limitations, posing questions about creativity, ownership, and human connection.
World Models Without Boundaries — From Physics to Societal Simulation
World models are evolving AI capabilities, enabling dynamic simulations of physics and societal interactions, enhancing decision-making while posing challenges like bias and misuse.
Scaling Small, Scaling Smart — Phi-3 and the Post-Parameter Era
AI research is shifting from larger models to smaller, specialized ones like Phi-3, emphasizing data quality and modular architecture, leading to a more efficient and resilient post-parameter intelligence ecosystem.
Beyond RAG — The Rise of Autonomous Knowledge Engines
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) has transformed AI, but reveals issues like irrelevance and static embeddings. The future points to autonomous knowledge engines that actively retrieve, structure, verify, and evolve knowledge for dynamic applications.
Discord Is the New Lab — Real-Time R&D
AI research is thriving on Discord, where real-time experimentation and collaboration happen freely, contrasting traditional academic settings. This informal environment fosters rapid innovation and collective learning.
The Next Interface Is Culture
AI is reshaping interactions, emphasizing culture over technology, prompting society to decide future norms, values, and communal engagement collectively.
Work, Wages, and Algorithmic Bosses
The rise of algorithmic management reshapes workplaces, presenting both opportunities for fairness and risks of dehumanization. Transparency and worker engagement are vital in navigating this new landscape effectively.
Designing the Personal Model: A Field Guide
The development of personal AI models requires careful planning focused on boundaries and memory management. These agents should enhance human connection, promoting intentional growth without diminishing individuality or trust.
Payments, But You Don’t Notice
One of the strangest moments I’ve had with technology wasn’t a big launch event or a demo. It was walking out of a store and realizing I’d already paid — without even noticing. No checkout, no card swipe, no phone tap. Just walking. It felt unsettling, then oddly natural. As if the act of paying,…
Agent-Native Product Development
For years, product teams have designed with a simple assumption: there’s a human on the other side of the screen. Every button, every flow, every notification was crafted with that user in mind. But what happens when the “user” is no longer a human at all — when the first point of contact is a…
Why “Oyez”?
Long before newspapers or feeds, the town crier would shout “oyez, oyez”—the original “hear ye.” It was how people first heard the news.
News has always been about catching attention in the moment, and today it’s no different—whether through audio, a quick glance, or the overlays of AR. Just like that first call to listen, we believe the future of news is about making it easy to hear, see, and understand what matters most.
