A Talk, an Award, and a Lot More to Explore

A Talk, an Award, and a Lot More to Explore

Sayre Blake / November 12, 2026

I came away from the summit with something I wasn’t expecting: the AI Rising Star of the Year award!

I’m so honored. Getting to present was already a pleasure, and having this work recognized means a great deal to me. Thank you to everyone who made space for it.

I really enjoyed the talk. Semiotics, the study of signs and how meaning works, connects so many of the things I love about language, engineering, and the strange technology we’re building. There’s a lot to explore there.

If the talk left you curious, I’ve written more on my website about language, meaning, and why I think LLMs make more sense as a new kind of processor than an independent intelligence. I’m excited to keep that conversation going.

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