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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) ## [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend) Wednesday, 08 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-08-26/b2ap3_large_AIPsychosis_902440985_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend "AI Psychosis: Why Your Chatbot Isn't Your Friend") We all know that person who is just a little too comfortable with artificial intelligence. The one that is always talking about—and to—the LLM they use. The one that is always mentioning the prompts they created. The danger isn't just that the AI is smart; it’s that the AI is extremely sycophantic. It is programmed to agree and to validate. When a chatbot stops challenging you and starts reinforcing your every whim, you aren't gaining an assistant, you’re losing touch with reality. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ai-psychosis-why-your-chatbot-isn-t-your-friend) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Staggering Evolution of Office IT Since 1996](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-staggering-evolution-of-office-it-since-1996) Wednesday, 18 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![The Staggering Evolution of Office IT Since 1996](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-18-26/b2ap3_large_Backin_96_1166794480_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-staggering-evolution-of-office-it-since-1996 "The Staggering Evolution of Office IT Since 1996") Step into a typical office in 1996, and you’d be greeted by a specific symphony: the mechanical clack-clack of keys, the constant hum of cooling fans, and the iconic, high-pitched screech of a 28.8k modem fighting for a connection. Let’s fire up the time machine and look back at the technology of thirty years ago. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-staggering-evolution-of-office-it-since-1996#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-staggering-evolution-of-office-it-since-1996) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it) Monday, 02 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-02-26/b2ap3_large_4Decades_501008077_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it "Four Decades Later, We’re Looking Back to 1986’s Business IT") It is fascinating to think that in 2026, our workdays will be defined by orchestrating AI agents, optimizing cloud-native environments, and deploying self-healing security protocols. But if we rewind exactly 40 years to 1986, business technology wasn’t just "retro," it was a different reality entirely. In 1986, the cloud was something that ruined your Saturday tee time, not a place where you stored your database. Here is what the cutting edge looked like when high-tech involved a lot more physical heavy lifting. Tags: [Hardware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Productivity](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/four-decades-later-we-re-looking-back-to-1986-s-business-it) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Dickens Dealt with Goblins… We Deal with the Christmas Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dickens-dealt-with-goblins-we-deal-with-the-christmas-hackers) Wednesday, 24 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Dickens Dealt with Goblins… We Deal with the Christmas Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-24-25/b2ap3_large_X-MasHackers_239567999_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dickens-dealt-with-goblins-we-deal-with-the-christmas-hackers "Dickens Dealt with Goblins… We Deal with the Christmas Hackers") *The holiday season isn’t usually a time we like to spend dwelling on unpleasant things, but unfortunately, cybercrime is so prevalent that we cannot afford to ever let our guard down. What we can do, however, is tell a (somewhat) happier story that nevertheless reminds us what to keep an eye out for.* *As such, please enjoy our version of a lesser-known Charles Dickens story.* Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dickens-dealt-with-goblins-we-deal-with-the-christmas-hackers#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/dickens-dealt-with-goblins-we-deal-with-the-christmas-hackers) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society) Monday, 01 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-01-25/b2ap3_large_AIICE_1647230350_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society "Controversial Uses of AI Technology in Society") Technology works wonders for business, but it also enables other organizations, like law enforcement. We aren’t here to argue ethics, but we would like to touch on some of the technology that certain agencies are using in the execution of their jobs. Specifically, we want to highlight the issues involving the very sophisticated AI and data-mining platforms, such as those developed by Palantir. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/controversial-uses-of-ai-technology-in-society) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How AI is Depicted in Horror Says a Lot About Us](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-is-depicted-in-horror-says-a-lot-about-us) Friday, 31 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![How AI is Depicted in Horror Says a Lot About Us](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-31-25/b2ap3_large_ai-halloween_536920984_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-is-depicted-in-horror-says-a-lot-about-us "How AI is Depicted in Horror Says a Lot About Us") The horror genre has always been a means of shining a light on society's fears and concerns, often using metaphor to convey its message. In the spirit of the holiday, let’s consider some of the films over the years that have used artificial intelligence to teach us lessons through the ever-so-effective format of fear. Tags: [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Holiday](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/holiday) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-is-depicted-in-horror-says-a-lot-about-us#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-ai-is-depicted-in-horror-says-a-lot-about-us) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Analytics Can Help You Put Your Business in Better Position](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-help-you-put-your-business-in-better-position) Friday, 03 October 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Analytics Can Help You Put Your Business in Better Position](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-03-25/b2ap3_large_MoneyBall_977014380_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-help-you-put-your-business-in-better-position "Analytics Can Help You Put Your Business in Better Position") In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane and the Oakland A's changed baseball forever. Faced with a tiny budget in the early 2000s, Beane ignored traditional scouting and used data to find talented, undervalued players. This sabermetrics approach allowed a small-market team to consistently beat rivals with much bigger budgets, proving that data, not just money, can lead to success. Today, those same principles apply to every business. In a competitive world, companies of all sizes and industries can use data to make smarter decisions, optimize resources, and build a stronger business for less. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Saving Money](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/saving-money) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-help-you-put-your-business-in-better-position#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-help-you-put-your-business-in-better-position) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Computers Power Our Favorite Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media) Friday, 30 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![How Computers Power Our Favorite Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-30-25/b2ap3_large_DinoCGI_1427787371_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media "How Computers Power Our Favorite Media") Entertainment has changed a lot over the past several decades. When not too long ago teams of trained professionals were using ultra sensitive film stock to shoot your favorite movies, flatbed editors in dark rooms to edit them, and elaborate film projectors to show them, today there are digital cameras that rely on digital storage, digital editing that you can do from a phone, and OLED screens that use thousands of pixels to provide the clearest picture possible. Tags: [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [Computer](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/computer) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-computers-power-our-favorite-media) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen) Wednesday, 21 May 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2025/05-21-25/b2ap3_large_EmojiSoup_177525632_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen "Cook Up Custom Emojis in Emoji Kitchen") With so many emojis out there, you’d think there would always be one that says exactly what you mean in any given situation. Well, Google wants to make this a reality, and with their new Gboard mobile keyboard Emoji Kitchen, you’ll get to take advantage of emojis in fun and exciting new ways, like, for example, blending two emojis together. Let’s go over how you can use Emoji Kitchen. Tags: [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [Communication](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/communication) [Android](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/android) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/cook-up-custom-emojis-in-emoji-kitchen) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is the Golden Age of Engagement Over for Facebook for Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-golden-age-of-engagement-over-for-facebook-for-business) Friday, 25 April 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Is the Golden Age of Engagement Over for Facebook for Business?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2025/04-25-25/b2ap3_large_SMBiz_94185462_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-golden-age-of-engagement-over-for-facebook-for-business "Is the Golden Age of Engagement Over for Facebook for Business?") For years, Facebook was the undisputed king for businesses seeking online engagement. Its massive user base offered unparalleled reach, connecting companies with billions globally. Sophisticated tools allowed precise audience targeting based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. Businesses effectively built brands, fostered communities through direct interaction in comments and groups, drove website traffic, and even handled customer service, often benefiting from significant organic visibility. However, as time has passed, the landscape has dramatically shifted. Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Facebook](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/facebook) [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-golden-age-of-engagement-over-for-facebook-for-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-golden-age-of-engagement-over-for-facebook-for-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Real Fake Controversies and How to Avoid Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/real-fake-controversies-and-how-to-avoid-them) Monday, 24 February 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Real Fake Controversies and How to Avoid Them](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2025/2-24-25/b2ap3_large_SMFake_181605713_400x400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/real-fake-controversies-and-how-to-avoid-them "Real Fake Controversies and How to Avoid Them") All it takes is a couple minutes on social media to see all of the “outrage” over whatever is happening in the world at the moment. Before you know it, you’re invested in some issue that you’ve never heard of up until that moment, and you’re left wondering, “Why?” Today, we want to explore this phenomenon of how social media brings you to care so deeply about things that are rarely actually your problem (and why it can be so harmful). Tags: [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/miscellaneous) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/real-fake-controversies-and-how-to-avoid-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/real-fake-controversies-and-how-to-avoid-them) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Unregulated AI Development Starting a “Race to the Bottom”?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-unregulated-ai-development-starting-a-race-to-the-bottom) Wednesday, 11 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Is Unregulated AI Development Starting a “Race to the Bottom”?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-11-24/b2ap3_large_race-to-bottom_351211147_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-unregulated-ai-development-starting-a-race-to-the-bottom "Is Unregulated AI Development Starting a “Race to the Bottom”?") Artificial intelligence is the latest IT buzzword that everyone seems to focus on and it’s because it is a big deal. Advances in computing have created an environment where developers can create software that effectively learns. Unfortunately, due to the nature of AI regulation; or, the complete lack of it, there are some who are concerned that the technology—which could be a revolutionary tool for the improvement of human societies—is being degraded. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-unregulated-ai-development-starting-a-race-to-the-bottom#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-unregulated-ai-development-starting-a-race-to-the-bottom) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Dark Side of AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-ai) Wednesday, 04 December 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![The Dark Side of AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-04-24/b2ap3_large_GoodBadAI_1015985576_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-ai "The Dark Side of AI") Artificial intelligence, or AI, has upended the way that we discuss technology in business, society, and individual everyday life. While we mostly focus on the benefits of the technology, there are many downsides to consider as well. That’s what we’d like to discuss today; how AI has a dark side to it that potentially requires regulation. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-ai#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-ai) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough) Monday, 04 November 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-04-24/b2ap3_large_Smartphones_949938018_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough "Is Your Smartphone Smart Enough?") For the longest time, smartphone manufacturers looked to develop devices that came with unique features in all different manners of form factors. Nowadays, however, there are very few phone manufacturers and those that are left have pretty much decided, for now, what the smartphone would look like. Even the ones that fold in half look and function pretty much the same. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at the declining innovation in the smartphone market and why it may not be a bad thing. Tags: [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Smartphone](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/is-your-smartphone-smart-enough) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [An Ongoing Legal Battle Could Determine the Future of AI Used in Art](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-ongoing-legal-battle-could-determine-the-future-of-ai-used-in-art) Friday, 25 October 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![An Ongoing Legal Battle Could Determine the Future of AI Used in Art](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024/10-25-24/b2ap3_large_AICopyright_568714025_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-ongoing-legal-battle-could-determine-the-future-of-ai-used-in-art "An Ongoing Legal Battle Could Determine the Future of AI Used in Art") You might remember the buzz when Josh Allen, a digital artist, won first place at the 2022 Colorado State Fair for his digital artwork called "Théâtre D'opéra Spatial." The catch? He created the image using AI. Now, he’s in a fight with the Copyright Office to prove that his work deserves copyright protection. Tags: [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-ongoing-legal-battle-could-determine-the-future-of-ai-used-in-art#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/an-ongoing-legal-battle-could-determine-the-future-of-ai-used-in-art) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges) Friday, 30 August 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2024/08-30-24/b2ap3_large_digitalHealth_94470351_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges "Managing Health Technology Has Its Challenges") As technology continues to gain prominence in healthcare, it plays an increasingly vital role. Advancements in technology have allowed the healthcare industry to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery—objectives that were challenging in the past. These benefits come with a potential downside: data privacy issues, which are becoming more concerning as technology advances. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [HIPAA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hipaa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/managing-health-technology-has-its-challenges) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Does the Google Search Engine Work?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-does-the-google-search-engine-work) Monday, 17 June 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![How Does the Google Search Engine Work?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-17-23/b2ap3_large_SearchBrowser_454221160_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-does-the-google-search-engine-work "How Does the Google Search Engine Work?") Google Search is a cornerstone of the internet, used by billions of people daily to find information quickly and efficiently. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you type a query into Google and hit "search"? Let's dive into the intricate process that powers the world's most popular search engine. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet) [Google](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/google) [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-does-the-google-search-engine-work#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/how-does-the-google-search-engine-work) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Big Tech is Bigger Than You Realize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/big-tech-is-bigger-than-you-realize) Friday, 22 March 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Big Tech is Bigger Than You Realize](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2024/03-22-24/b2ap3_large_bigtech_216083194_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/big-tech-is-bigger-than-you-realize "Big Tech is Bigger Than You Realize") As technology seeps into every part of everyday life, the market for technology has exploded. This has led to technology companies growing to be massive and seemingly uncontrollable entities. Let’s take a look at big tech and its effect on society. Tags: [Data Privacy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-privacy) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/big-tech-is-bigger-than-you-realize#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/big-tech-is-bigger-than-you-realize) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The NFL Has Seen a Significant Technical Leap Forward in Recent Years](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-nfl-has-seen-a-significant-technical-leap-forward-in-recent-years) Friday, 23 February 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![The NFL Has Seen a Significant Technical Leap Forward in Recent Years](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2024/2-23-24/b2ap3_large_SportTech_315132323_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-nfl-has-seen-a-significant-technical-leap-forward-in-recent-years "The NFL Has Seen a Significant Technical Leap Forward in Recent Years") Did you watch the big game this year? Chances are that if you did, you got to witness all of the spectacles that the event had to offer, including a lot of technology that enriched the experience, whether you realize it or not. The National Football League has implemented emerging technologies that have helped solve persistent challenges over the years. Let’s explore some of these technologies. Tags: [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-nfl-has-seen-a-significant-technical-leap-forward-in-recent-years#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-nfl-has-seen-a-significant-technical-leap-forward-in-recent-years) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects) Monday, 29 January 2024 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2024/1-29-24/b2ap3_large_Smartphonedonts_521166659_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects "Smartphones Are Great, As Long as You Avoid These Negative Side Effects") For all the good smartphones have brought about, some serious problems have arisen regarding their widespread use. In fact, they can be attributed to a lot of the damaging mental health side effects that people around the world are battling daily. Here are some of them. Tags: [Environment](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/environment) [Smartphones](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphones) [Health](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/health) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/smartphones-are-great-as-long-as-you-avoid-these-negative-side-effects) [ First Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ Previous Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 1 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 2 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous?start=20) [ 3 ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous?start=40) [ Next Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous?start=20) [ Last Page ](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous?start=40)