Maxim Levoshin

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  • The Next 3 Years of AI: What to Expect and Why It Matters

    We’ve already passed the event horizon.
    The point of no return is behind us. While we haven’t yet built robots that handle every task or instant cures for disease, GPT-4 and other systems are already outperforming humans in many areas. And yes — they draw better cats. It’s only accelerating from here.

    Where AI is heading

    The most important shift isn’t just automation of routine work — it’s the acceleration of scientific progress and productivity. AI is already making researchers 2–3 times more productive.

    What’s coming (if current trends continue)

    2025: AI agents will perform complex cognitive tasks — such as writing code. Programming will be completely transformed.

    2026: We’ll see systems capable of generating new scientific ideas. Not just assisting — actually inventing.

    2027: Physical robots will begin entering the real world as useful agents.

    Intelligence will be cheaper than water

    By the 2030s, we’ll enter an era of abundance. The current barriers holding back progress will disappear. Intelligence will be as ubiquitous as electricity.

    Fun fact: a single ChatGPT query consumes just 0.34 Wh of energy.In the future, computing costs will be negligible.
    AI will help create new AI. Robots will build more robots. A cycle of self-improvement is underway.

    What this means for us

    Many jobs will disappear. New ones will emerge. Social systems will adapt — not instantly, but gradually. New social contracts and rules will be created.

    What seems like magic today — AI writing novels, developing new drugs, discovering new materials — will soon feel routine.
    Scientific breakthroughs in one year instead of decades.

    The biggest risks

    The single most critical challenge: solving the alignmentproblem — ensuring AI acts in humanity’s best interests.

    We already see how social media algorithms manipulate attention. If we don’t design future AI with care, the risks will be far greater than just the zombification of newsfeeds.

    This is a short summary of Sam Altman’s essay on the future of AI.

    My take?
    If you’re an entrepreneur or simply someone who wants to build new things — there has never been a better time to start.
    Well — except yesterday, of course.

    We’re standing at the beginning of a true world reset. And it’s only just getting started.

  • Paraguay: How to Legally Pay 0% Tax on Foreign Income

    Paraguay: How to Legally Pay 0% Tax on Foreign Income

    What Do Beaches and Taxes Have in Common?

    Exactly — Paraguay. It has neither. At least not if you earn your income abroad.

    For entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and freelancers, it’s one of the few places where you can legally pay 0% tax on foreign income.
    No offshore tricks, no gray schemes, no risk from international tax authorities.

    Key benefits of Paraguay tax residency

    Here’s what makes it attractive:

    - Tax residency can be set up in 1–2 недели

    - No requirement for permanent residence

    - Personal bank account can be opened without excessive bureaucracy

    0% tax on foreign income. For domestic income: 10% corporate tax, 10% VAT

    - No automatic exchange of tax information (CRS)

    Why Paraguay makes sense

    It’s simpler than a U.S. C-Corp, and more scalable than running a sole proprietorship in Georgia. What more do you need from your corporate structure?

    For details — DM me.

  • LA Protests: California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

    LA Protests: California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

    В Лос-Анджелесе третий день протесты. Мигранты вышли на улицы, в ответ Трамп вывел Национальную гвардию. Штат Калифорния подаёт на администрацию президента в суд.

    Я ещё не доел попкорн от предыдущего сезона сериала “Трамп и Маск”, а тут спин-офф. С новым злодеем, новым губернатором и всё тем же сценарием: “Feds move in, state fights back.”.

    What California says

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated today:

    A) Trump violated the Constitution
    B) He had no right to command the National Guard without the governor’s consent
    C) The order is illegal, harmful, inappropriate — and not suitable for schoolchildren

    Governor Newsom backed him up: “This isn’t about security. It’s terror.”
    Trump’s reply? He suggested… arresting the governor. Elegant move. Pow pow!

    Protests, troops, lawsuits — another season of the show

    Yep, just like a bad Netflix series: migrants in the streets, military vehicles rolling through the city, the state suing the White House, and the president threatening arrests. Prime time, 2025.

    Fun fact: his is California’s 24th lawsuit against the federal government in just 19 weeks. Wild times.

    The real question: who’s next on Trump’s enemies list?

  • When You Have No Time to Write — And That’s a Blessing

    When You Have No Time to Write — And That’s a Blessing

    No time to write. And thank goodness.

    While some are posting daily wins, life is happening here. Full, rich, and in motion.

    Family. Business. Friends. Surfing. Coffee. Sleep. Autumn. A random heart-to-heart in the kitchen.

    The cherry on top — the kids

    And the cherry on this multi-layered cake — the kids. Small, loud, funny.

    There are a hundred drafts locked away, a business model I won’t pitch to investors, and an almost-finished essay about how everything works. All of it will wait. For now, there’s a child on my lap saying: “Dad, let’s build a rocket!”

    And here’s what I’ll tell you: I’ll build the rocket. The post can wait.

    What really matters right now

    Writing can wait. But one day they’ll grow up — and won’t ask anymore.

    So, for now, no posts. But with love. You’re still here — don’t go missing ❤️

  • 7 Encounters in Buenos Aires: A City of Absurdity and Magic

    7 Encounters in Buenos Aires: A City of Absurdity and Magic

    I met a lawyer who said he doesn’t practice anymore — he’s now a chef at his family’s restaurant. He invited me to a pasta tasting. By the third glass of wine, he confessed his dream was to flee to Uruguay and grow strawberries. When I asked why he went to law school, he replied: “For my mother.”

    A lesson in medialuna etiquette, straight from immigration

    While waiting in line at immigration, I chatted with a guy from Iran. He taught me how to properly eat a medialuna: “You have to dunk it in your coffee.” I was skeptical. Then we shared some mate, and he told me he’d moved here for a girl who ended up marrying his neighbor. He stayed in Buenos Aires anyway — he’d already learned Spanish.

    DJ by night, city clerk by day

    I met a DJ who works at the local municipality. He told me, “By day I stamp papers, by night I shake up Palermo.” At the party, he played some kind of electronic music with Tibetan horns and whispered French vocals. The crowd loved it. I was...confused.

    Tango flirting at a coworking space

    At a coworking space, I befriended a woman who teaches tango to digital nomads. She said tango is “the language of what’s left unsaid.” Then she started flirting with me through long pauses in our conversation. I panicked and escaped into a Zoom call — facing a blank wall.

    The necromancer of Recoleta

    I met a girl who lives in a French-style retirement district and studies necromancy. Seriously. She said Recoleta Cemetery has the best energy for feeling souls. We texted for a while — until she sent me a selfie at a tombstone captioned: “Waiting for you.”I chose not to continue.

    A bar made of old televisions

    I met a guy who works at a bank but dreams of opening a bar — for friends only. His concept? Everything made from old TVs: the stools, the counters, even the bathroom sink. The bar would be called *“Lo que no se ve”.I told him it was genius. He said, “Lo sé” “Lo sé” and poured me another fernet and coke.

    Buenos Aires: a city that stumbles, but never lets go

    Таким я запомнил Буэнос-Айрес — город, где банковские клерки мечтают о барах-призраках, диджеи работают в мэрии, а случайные встречи в миграции превращаются в уроки жизни. Город, в котором реальность шатается, как автобус на повороте в Палермо — и в этом вся его магия.

  • Why Social Intelligence Beats Degrees and Hard Skills

    While everyone’s busy chasing new skills and diplomas, true winners are betting on social intelligence — the ability to understand others, sense boundaries, spread positive emotions, and build relationships that actually work.

    What science says about human connection

    I recently read Daniel Goleman’s “Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships” — and came away with one simple truth:

    Without people, you’re nobody. And even with people, if you can’t relate to them — you’re still in trouble.

    What really stuck with me

    - Empathy isn’t about being nice — it’s a core superpower

    - A colleague’s mood can literally impact your immune system

    - One toxic coworker = slow-acting poison

    - Your childhood attachments shape your relationship patterns for decades

    Communication isn’t a soft skill— it’s one of life’s hardest skills

    Bottom line

    Want success, happiness, and a healthy mind?

    Train not just your brain — but your ability to connect with other brains.

  • Musk–Trump Feud Wipes $152B Off Tesla’s Value

    Musk–Trump Feud Wipes $152B Off Tesla’s Value

    Today’s business headlines feel like playground drama: Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a public spat that has already caused Tesla shares to plummet 14%, wiping out $152 billion in market value.

    How the feud unfolded

    Musk called Trump’s proposed bill an “utter abomination,”prompting Trump to threaten to cancel all federal contracts with Musk’s companies.

    The cherry on top: Musk accused Trump of hiding documents related to the Epstein case.

    The business takeaway

    Мораль? Не позволяйте личным амбициям и эмоциям разрушать деловые отношения. Иначе рискуете потерять не только деньги, но и репутацию.

  • AI Is Exploding: Why It’s the New Internet and You Can’t Miss It

    Mary Meeker has released her annual trends report — this time focused on AI. And the numbers are staggering.

    The fastest tech growth in human history

    ChatGPT reached 800 million users in just 17 months. For comparison, it took the internet 23 years to hit the same milestone. This is the fastest technological adoption in human history.

    Costs are dropping, capabilities are skyrocketing

    The cost of processing an AI token is approaching zero, while the costs of training new models are growing exponentially.

    AI is already smarter than humans

    AI is working faster and smarter than humans. GPT-4.5 is already fooling Turing test judges — 73% mistook it for a human. Visual models are generating images indistinguishable from real photos.

    How AI is transforming work and education

    AI is reshaping education and the job market. In the U.S., AI-related job postings are up 448%, while traditional IT jobs are down 9%.

    People spend more time in ChatGPT than Instagram

    Users now spend more time in ChatGPT than on Instagram. Usage time has surged 202% over the past 21 months.

    Tech giants are burning billions

    Tech giants are investing billions. The Big Six (Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta) have increased capital expenditures by 63% in one year — reaching $212 billion.

    China is catching up fast

    China is closing the gap. Usage of Chinese language models is surging, and the country is deploying industrial robots faster than the U.S.

    AI is entering the real world

    AI is going beyond screens: autonomous taxis, AI chefs at Yum! Brands, banking assistants, and even FDA-approved doctor bots in the U.S.

    The next frontier: Artificial General Intelligence

    The next target is Artificial General Intelligence. OpenAI now believes it knows how to build it. And this is no longer science fiction.

    Bottom line: AI is the new internet

    AI isn’t just a trend. It’s the new internet — only faster, cheaper, and much smarter. If you’re not already in the game, you’re falling behind. Но как и во всём- будьте осторожны!

  • U.S. Supreme Court Clears Path for Mass Deportations

    U.S. Supreme Court Clears Path for Mass Deportations

    The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Trump and effectively cleared the way for the deportation of hundreds of thousands of migrants — including those who have lived legally in the country for years.

    Who’s at risk

    Now at risk: people with humanitarian visas and temporary protected status. Venezuelans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Cubans — all told “goodbye and good luck.”No stability. No guarantee you won’t be put on a plane tomorrow.

    And deportations have already started — even students. Some were expelled from Harvard as soon as their protected status was revoked. Education? Future? Forget it. You were never really welcome here.

    What’s coming next

    И это только начало: в очереди уже дело о лишении права на гражданство по рождению. То есть родился в США — и это больше ничего не значит.

    Is the Court opposed? Not really

    The Court may not love this direction — but it isn’t blocking it either. Balance between law and politics? Trump knows how to apply pressure.

    America is changing — and not for the better

    America is changing before our eyes. And it’s far from certain that the change is toward more freedom and fairness.

  • New Argentine Decree Turns Tourism Into a Survival Game

    New Argentine Decree Turns Tourism Into a Survival Game

    Новый указ от Милея превращает въезд даже для туристов в настоящий квест по выживанию.

    What’s changing for tourists

    Now it’s not just about showing your passport — border officials can force you to sign a loyalty oath.If you’re traveling with a child, they can even seize them temporarily if you appear suspicious.No court. No lawyer. Just because a border officer is in a bad mood.

    Airlines now responsible for deportations

    Airlines are now required to deport tourists at their own expense if they lack proper insurance or paperwork.

    In plain terms: getting on a flight to Argentina will soon feel like a U.S. visa interview — except the rules are even less clear.

    Fighting tourists instead of welcoming them

    While the rest of the world competes for tourists, Argentina seems to be fighting them off.

    What’s next?

    Pregnant women interrogated at the border? 48-hour “integration tests” in a tent at Ezeiza Airport??