<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DT]]></title><description><![CDATA[DT]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:28:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[DT's Special programs and Career Focused Ranking of the Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In This Issue: A.    DT’s Listing &#38; Description of its Special 2026 New Programs B.    Career Focused Ranking of the Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies in 2026 A. Disruptive Technologists Special 2026 Programs  Deaf / Vision Impaired Accessibility Platform: The engineering work has been completed to make Ziotag fully accessible for people with vision issues, and we are now offering schools and organizations a no-cost pilot of the platform to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing....]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/dt-s-special-programs-and-career-focused-ranking-of-the-top-10-cutting-edge-technologies-in-2026-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29042a96d49e56ebdd6b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:17:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DT’s Special programs and Career Focused Ranking of the Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A career-focused ranking of the top 10 cutting-edge technologies in 2026, plus DT's special new programs including Deaf/Vision Impaired Accessibility Platform, ZenX Teen Mental Health App, DT Event Platform, and Mentorship Program.]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/dt-s-special-programs-and-career-focused-ranking-of-the-top-10-cutting-edge-technologies-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfd8d0934ce577916fc621</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8099e1_a283ef60e1ce40a18281d7a08b095250~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_80,h_44,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why AI Content Feels "Off": The Neuroscience and What It Means for Your Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rachel Loui Your Favorite Actor Just Got Beat Up by a Ghost. Should You Be Scared? Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt are throwing punches in a viral video. It looks real. It sounds real. Every sweat bead is in the right place. But neither actor was actually there.  This is the “Seedance Siege,” a viral phenomenon powered by ByteDance’s newly released Seedance 2.0, a new AI tool that turns a single photo into a cinematic masterpiece. Hollywood is rioting. The Hollywood Reporter is calling it a...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/why-ai-content-feels-off-the-neuroscience-and-what-it-means-for-your-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29042a96d49e56ebdd6b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:05:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Cookie: What the Cookieless Future Means for Brand Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amy Ji  Brands have long relied on third-party cookies to track customers and deliver personalized ads as they surf the web. Now that era is coming to an end — the cookie is crumbling. Zak Doffman, cybersecurity expert and contributor at Forbes , highlights that “Chrome now has more than 70% of both the mobile and desktop global markets“ and is planning to phase out third-party cookies by early 2025 ( Google ). This shift will completely upend how brands track, target, and measure digital...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/beyond-the-cookie-what-the-cookieless-future-means-for-brand-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29042a96d49e56ebdd6b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:44:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): The Next Frontier for Retail and E-Commerce Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amy Ji  When today’s shoppers are deciding which products to buy, instead of asking Google and scrolling through countless websites, they might ask an AI chatbot, “What are the best wireless earbuds under $150 for working out? ” and it will reply in seconds with a handful of brands and one recommended retailer. That is the beauty of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), marking the tipping point of search. As Elizabeth Reid, VP of Search at Google, writes in its blog  about its Search...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/generative-engine-optimization-geo-the-next-frontier-for-retail-and-e-commerce-brands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29043a96d49e56ebdd6b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ecommerce]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hype vs. Reality of Quantum AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amy Ji Reuven Aronashvili, Founder and CEO of CYE Security, emphasized that “Quantum computing could soon transform large language model training…potentially breaking today’s cost barrier” ( Forbes ). Training our AI tools, such as ChatGPT, is extremely time-consuming and energy-intensive using classical computers ( Forbes ). According to Emilia Stuart from IQM Quantum Computers, unlike classical computers, which use bits, by using qubits, quantum computing can process many possibilities...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/hype-vs-reality-of-quantum-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29042a96d49e56ebdd6b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:51:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brilliant Mind of Vint Cerf ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive into the brilliant world of Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the Internet and Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist. He hosted a special charity dinner for Disruptive Technologists, a nonprofit that helps women, minorities, and people with disabilities access technology, education, and inspiration. Thirteen Disruptive Technologists donors sat down for an exclusive dinner with Vint in the Washington, D.C., area, asking him questions about life, the universe, and everything! “Debra Keyson...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/the-brilliant-mind-of-vint-cerf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf57501</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[In Person Event]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:09:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7c55f_2b9af1110a4f4348b4b3096c64cdaa1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Futuristic Ecommerce Technology Trends to Watch Out in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The e-commerce marketplace is growing tremendously with new technology trends emerging at every step. Each problem you faced a year back now has high-end technical solutions right in front of you.  The e-commerce market is expected to reach  USD 10.19 Tn in 2025  and will continuously grow at a CAGR of 15.8% during the forecast period of 2025-2030. E-commerce will progress significantly. In this progress, the role of new technologies is quite important, as they will help the industry...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/best-futuristic-ecommerce-technology-trends-to-watch-out-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ecommerce]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:17:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7c55f_cdb1c0d158cc4c7297458b64ec9f4fbe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accessibility and Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Vinton G. Cerf, VP &#38; Chief Internet Evangelist The computer is one of the most versatile instruments ever invented. Its functionality is limited only by our capacity to program and our ability to imagine possibilities. Despite this, it has proven to be notoriously hard to reliably deliver applications that adapt well to the broad range of accommodations needed to enable access for people with disabilities. The Variety in Disabilities Disabilities come in seemingly infinite variation. We...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/accessibility-and-technology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:19:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b7c55f_0dbcc2bd4f524b55aeedb07806a61da5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Deal with Bias in AI Models?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Frank Lavigne, Disruptive Technologists, Inc. Chairman of the Board We, as a society, face a unique challenge when it comes to AI. And no, it’s not about preventing machines from taking over the world like in science fiction. Rather, the dilemma is ensuring that AI benefits everyone equally without leaving people at the mercy of cold, soulless algorithms. As the Chairman of a STEM nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds and abilities, this issue is...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/how-to-deal-with-bias-in-ai-models</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolutionizing Accessibility: the 2024 NYU Capstone Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYU Capstone Project  Unveils AI-Powered Devices for Disabilities In an inspiring showcase of technological innovation, NYU students presented a groundbreaking Capstone project  focused on robotics accessibility and AI wearable tech. The event highlighted innovative devices specifically designed to assist people with disabilities and the transformative power of robotics and AI in developing practical solutions for real-world challenges. Robotics Accessibility: A Game-Changer for Disabilities...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/revolutionizing-accessibility-the-2024-nyu-capstone-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:09:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accessibility – It’s All About Inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023,  the WHO stated that over 2 billion people  in the world have some kind of disability, which means 1 in 4 people face more challenges in their lives than they should, and we cannot ignore them. How many great minds would we unknowingly sacrifice if we didn’t give them a fair chance to present their work? So, the need to focus on accessibility is imperative.   Some people might ask, what can we do to make things accessible? There isn’t a  quick fix. It is a constant improvement...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/accessibility-it-s-all-about-inclusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Editorial]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:40:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telepresence Tech and Ava Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era where digital transformation is essential, telepresence robots are revolutionizing human interaction in workplaces and healthcare. These innovative machines are redefining the way we connect, offering a bridge between physical distances for those who cannot do this themselves." Ava Robotics Leading the Way Ava Robotics , an innovative offshoot of the renowned iRobot , has been at the forefront of this revolution since its emergence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in late 2016. Their...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/telepresence-tech-and-ava-robotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574f9</guid><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:21:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Abilities: A Look at Kinova Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rapidly evolving landscape of assistive technology, Kinova Robotics  stands out as a beacon of innovation and hope. Since its beginning in 2006, this pioneering Canadian company has been on a mission to transform the lives of individuals with mobility challenges through state-of-the-art robotic solutions. At the heart of Kinova's offerings is the Jaco® robotic arm -, a marvel of engineering designed to offer autonomy and independence to people with limited upper limb mobility. Shaping...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/empowering-abilities-a-look-at-kinova-robotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf57504</guid><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:51:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolutionizing the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the boundary between science fiction and practical technology blurs with each passing day. Disruptive technologies are no longer confined to the realms of speculative discourse among tech aficionados but have become foundational to the fabric of our daily lives and the cornerstone of entrepreneurial ventures aimed at shaping the future. The Vanguard of Tech Disruption This dynamic realm is inhabited by visionaries and disruptors—those rare...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/revolutionizing-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf574fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Editorial]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:20:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fantastical World of Tech Accessibility Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Panel and Networking Event hosted by NYU, CACNY, and Disruptive Technologists MAY 9, 2024 @ MakerSpace 6 MetroTech Center · 1st floor · Brooklyn, New York Get Your free tickets now Discover the Future of Accessibility and Dive into the World of Assistive Robotics Join us for an exhilarating evening at our free panel discussion, "The Fantastical World of Tech Accessibility Robots." This event is your gateway to understanding how robotics is revolutionizing accessibility, making daily life...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/the-fantastical-world-of-tech-accessibility-robots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e29021441ae2d5fdf57503</guid><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[In Person Event]]></category><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 06:22:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Event: The Good, the Bad, and Generative AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABOUT THE EVENT Join your fellow Disruptive Technologists in Time Square for our upcoming summer 2023 panel and networking event. This free event is co-hosted by the Cal Alumni Association of UC Berkeley June 27th, 20236:30 PM to 8 PMMicrosoft in Times SquareConference Room Floor 6th floor, Conference room “Central Park West”11 Times Square, Manhattan, NY REGISTER AND SAVE YOUR SPOT Meet with fellow disruptors for Inspiration &#38; Networking . There will also be giveaways,  coffee, and...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/chatgpt-event-the-good-the-bad-and-generative-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2901943fd38a1bb700c42</guid><category><![CDATA[Media / Social]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[In Person Event]]></category><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 22:11:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using AI to Understand Climate Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people talk about climate change, they tend to focus on the physical aspects of climate, such as the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, or temperatures and precipitation levels, and even wind patterns. “But these characteristics are all shaped by a living planet that is constantly changing. If you took life off planet Earth, it would have a very different environment,” said  Jim Bellingham , a pioneer in autonomous underwater robotics systems and executive director of the  Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/using-ai-to-understand-climate-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2901943fd38a1bb700c3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:48:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bard Is The Bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of Google's entry into the AI creator arena by Disruptive Technologist Lauren Keyson. If you have been lucky enough to try out Google’s Bard  - you have hit the jackpot! It’s an amazing gift. At least it is for journalists. That is because the time we spend writing articles is cut in half. For example, Disruptive Technologists is having a summer event on the problems Generative AI can cause. And I had planned to write an article about this as a preview for the event. I looked into...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/bard-is-the-bomb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2901943fd38a1bb700c3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Article]]></category><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:25:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Why You Should Care About AI Ethics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, there has been plenty of chatter around AI and Ethics. According to an IBM study, 75% of business executives rank AI ethics as important in 2021. This is up from less than 50% in 2018. Why is AI ethics important? Here is a recent real-life example from December 2022. The “Lensa” app uses AI technology to create “cartoon” depictions from people’s real images. However, Lensa was also trained using billions of free photographs from the Internet without proper consent – neither did its AI...]]></description><link>https://www.disruptivetechnologists.com/post/opinion-why-you-should-care-about-ai-ethics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2901943fd38a1bb700c3d</guid><category><![CDATA[AI / Robotics / IoT]]></category><category><![CDATA[Editorial]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:14:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disruptive Technologists</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>