David Nowak
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I bridge technical expertise with human understanding. Built solutions for millions. I help organizations question assumptions before costly mistakes. Connecting dots, creating impact.
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Will the definition of inventorship evolve as AI becomes more sophisticated? The USPTO’s stance isn’t just about law—it’s about values. It’s a reminder that while AI can help us build better tools, it’s up to us to decide what those tools are for.
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Will the definition of inventorship evolve as AI becomes more sophisticated? The USPTO’s stance isn’t just about law—it’s about values. It’s a reminder that while AI can help us build better tools, it’s up to us to decide what those tools are for.
The current framework risks undervaluing the collaborative dance between humans and AI. A junior scientist might rely on AI, but their mentor’s oversight or a regulatory team’s scrutiny could be the difference between a patent and a dead-end.
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The current framework risks undervaluing the collaborative dance between humans and AI. A junior scientist might rely on AI, but their mentor’s oversight or a regulatory team’s scrutiny could be the difference between a patent and a dead-end.
Ethically, we must balance credit and accountability. AI can accelerate discovery, but it can’t replace the judgment of humans who decide to pursue risky ideas or pivot when data contradicts expectations. Transparency is essential here.
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Ethically, we must balance credit and accountability. AI can accelerate discovery, but it can’t replace the judgment of humans who decide to pursue risky ideas or pivot when data contradicts expectations. Transparency is essential here.
For companies leveraging AI in R&D, clarity is key. Every AI-assisted invention must trace back to human decision-making. This means documenting the human touch and auditing collaboration to avoid overreliance on automation.
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
For companies leveraging AI in R&D, clarity is key. Every AI-assisted invention must trace back to human decision-making. This means documenting the human touch and auditing collaboration to avoid overreliance on automation.
Hindenburg Research accused Roblox of compromising safety for investor growth. The CEO dismissed the report, but data on 13,316 child exploitation cases suggests systemic failures in addressing these risks.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hindenburg Research accused Roblox of compromising safety for investor growth. The CEO dismissed the report, but data on 13,316 child exploitation cases suggests systemic failures in addressing these risks.
Roblox defends open-ended communication, citing its role in connecting isolated youth. But this argument ignores the harm caused by predators, framing safety as a trade-off rather than a responsibility.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Roblox defends open-ended communication, citing its role in connecting isolated youth. But this argument ignores the harm caused by predators, framing safety as a trade-off rather than a responsibility.
The CEO dismissed concerns about predators, claiming Roblox’s focus is on innovation and scale. This ignores the human cost: children’s safety is not a feature to be optimized—it’s a non-negotiable baseline.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The CEO dismissed concerns about predators, claiming Roblox’s focus is on innovation and scale. This ignores the human cost: children’s safety is not a feature to be optimized—it’s a non-negotiable baseline.
Age verification via AI selfies and filters are being rolled out, yet predators have historically bypassed such measures. Roblox’s confidence in these tools ignores real-world evidence of their limitations.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Age verification via AI selfies and filters are being rolled out, yet predators have historically bypassed such measures. Roblox’s confidence in these tools ignores real-world evidence of their limitations.
Three US states have sued Roblox over child safety failures, with over 20 federal lawsuits alleging the platform enables sexual exploitation. Legal battles highlight a disconnect between corporate priorities and user well-being.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Three US states have sued Roblox over child safety failures, with over 20 federal lawsuits alleging the platform enables sexual exploitation. Legal battles highlight a disconnect between corporate priorities and user well-being.
The ethical stakes are clear: inaction normalizes disinformation. Labels alone don’t prevent harm. If Meta doesn’t address root causes, the long-term consequences—eroded trust, polarized communities—will be irreversible.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The ethical stakes are clear: inaction normalizes disinformation. Labels alone don’t prevent harm. If Meta doesn’t address root causes, the long-term consequences—eroded trust, polarized communities—will be irreversible.
A “High-Risk” label isn’t enough. It flags content but doesn’t stop its spread. The Oversight Board’s call for better fact-checking and transparency is a start, but systemic change requires reimagining how platforms govern scale and ethics.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A “High-Risk” label isn’t enough. It flags content but doesn’t stop its spread. The Oversight Board’s call for better fact-checking and transparency is a start, but systemic change requires reimagining how platforms govern scale and ethics.
Meta’s business model relies on engagement, but trust is the real currency. If users lose faith in platforms, advertisers and regulators will follow. Moderation must shift from a cost center to a strategic investment in accountability.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Meta’s business model relies on engagement, but trust is the real currency. If users lose faith in platforms, advertisers and regulators will follow. Moderation must shift from a cost center to a strategic investment in accountability.
When algorithms prioritize speed over accuracy, nuanced disinformation slips through. A video mislabeling a protest can distort reality, erode trust, and spread harm. This isn’t just a tech flaw—it’s a failure of human judgment in systems designed for scale.
November 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
When algorithms prioritize speed over accuracy, nuanced disinformation slips through. A video mislabeling a protest can distort reality, erode trust, and spread harm. This isn’t just a tech flaw—it’s a failure of human judgment in systems designed for scale.
Oh let them put the ads in the pre-prompt! Then the AI can constantly drag people back to the product that is paying for their query.
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Oh let them put the ads in the pre-prompt! Then the AI can constantly drag people back to the product that is paying for their query.
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Wait... Did we just invent Google?? 🤡
Survivors deserve mental health support, not just apologies. Institutions must offer personalized care, not generic statements. Healing requires more than policy changes—it demands a cultural shift that sees survivors as people, not cases.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Survivors deserve mental health support, not just apologies. Institutions must offer personalized care, not generic statements. Healing requires more than policy changes—it demands a cultural shift that sees survivors as people, not cases.
Legal reforms must center survivors’ rights. We need trauma-informed processes, enforceable standards for data handling, and penalties for breaches that prioritize human dignity over bureaucratic convenience. Compliance isn’t enough.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Legal reforms must center survivors’ rights. We need trauma-informed processes, enforceable standards for data handling, and penalties for breaches that prioritize human dignity over bureaucratic convenience. Compliance isn’t enough.
AI’s role in this crisis is chilling. Even after data was removed, Google’s AI models retained survivors’ names, exposing them to persistent harm. This isn’t a technical oversight—it’s a blind spot in how we design systems that claim to prioritize privacy.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
AI’s role in this crisis is chilling. Even after data was removed, Google’s AI models retained survivors’ names, exposing them to persistent harm. This isn’t a technical oversight—it’s a blind spot in how we design systems that claim to prioritize privacy.
The Ministry of Social Development’s delayed and dismissive response highlights a deeper issue: a culture that treats survivors as administrative burdens, not people. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of systemic neglect in institutions meant to serve the most vulnerable.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Ministry of Social Development’s delayed and dismissive response highlights a deeper issue: a culture that treats survivors as administrative burdens, not people. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s a symptom of systemic neglect in institutions meant to serve the most vulnerable.
The UK needs to fund the people who’ll make the future real, not just the tools. The initiative is a start, but without addressing inequity, ethics, and execution, it risks becoming hollow.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The UK needs to fund the people who’ll make the future real, not just the tools. The initiative is a start, but without addressing inequity, ethics, and execution, it risks becoming hollow.
Scaling AI isn’t a linear path. A startup might develop a groundbreaking sensor, but deploying it across the NHS could take years. The government must be a patient, hands-on partner, accepting delays and failures as part of the journey.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Scaling AI isn’t a linear path. A startup might develop a groundbreaking sensor, but deploying it across the NHS could take years. The government must be a patient, hands-on partner, accepting delays and failures as part of the journey.