Richard Pallardy

Freelance Writer

Writing Since 2021

Richard Pallardy is a freelance writer based in Chicago. He has written for such publications as Vice, Discover, Science Magazine, and the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Latest from Richard Pallardy

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Software Platforms
What CIOs should know about rare earthsWhat CIOs should know about rare earths
byRichard Pallardy
Dec 17, 2025
5 Min Read
Amit Chadha, CEO and managing director of L&T Technology Services
IT Leadership
Speed meets durability: The engineering CIO mindsetSpeed meets durability: The engineering CIO mindset
byRichard Pallardy
Nov 14, 2025
6 Min Read

All from Richard Pallardy

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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity policy gets real at Aspen Policy Academy
Cybersecurity policy gets real at Aspen Policy Academy
Nov 4, 2025
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5 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Responsible AI
How Ethical Scorecards Help Build Trust in AI Systems
How Ethical Scorecards Help Build Trust in AI Systems
Oct 23, 2025
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7 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
Ruth Sleeter, Bentley Systems
IT Leadership
Bentley Systems CIO Talks Leadership Strategy and AI Adoption
Bentley Systems CIO Talks Leadership Strategy and AI Adoption
Aug 21, 2025
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6 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
Ryan Knisley
IT Leadership
Former CISO of Costco, Disney, and Now Exec at Axonius Talks CISO Strategies
Former CISO of Costco, Disney, and Now Exec at Axonius Talks CISO Strategies
Jul 15, 2025
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6 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Leadership
Horizon3.ai Co-Founder Talks Transition From CTO to CEO
Horizon3.ai Co-Founder Talks Transition From CTO to CEO
May 22, 2025
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5 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Data Management
DataBank CISO Looks at Tech Leadership in the C-Suite
DataBank CISO Looks at Tech Leadership in the C-Suite
May 7, 2025
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6 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Leadership
Knowledge Gaps Influence CEO IT Decisions
Knowledge Gaps Influence CEO IT Decisions
Apr 23, 2025
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10 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Leadership
What Can IT Executives Do to Improve Mental Health for Themselves and Their Teams?
What Can IT Executives Do to Improve Mental Health for Themselves and Their Teams?
Apr 1, 2025
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6 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
stressed employees dealing with a breach
IT Leadership
Toxic Cybersecurity Workplaces: How to Identify Them and Fix Them
Toxic Cybersecurity Workplaces: How to Identify Them and Fix Them
Mar 18, 2025
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10 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
AI Is Improving Medical Monitoring and Follow-Up
AI Is Improving Medical Monitoring and Follow-Up
Feb 21, 2025
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13 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
Is AI Driving Demand for Rare Earth Elements and Other Materials?
Is AI Driving Demand for Rare Earth Elements and Other Materials?
Feb 11, 2025
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10 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Cyber Resilience
What Types of Legal Liabilities Are Emerging From AI?
What Types of Legal Liabilities Are Emerging From AI?
Feb 7, 2025
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8 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Infrastructure
The Cost of AI Infrastructure: New Gear for AI Liftoff
The Cost of AI Infrastructure: New Gear for AI Liftoff
Feb 5, 2025
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14 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
Are We Ready for Artificial General Intelligence?
Are We Ready for Artificial General Intelligence?
Jan 14, 2025
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13 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Cyber Resilience
How to Keep IT Up and Running During a Disaster
How to Keep IT Up and Running During a Disaster
Oct 30, 2024
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7 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
AI Is Creating New Forms of Liability. How Can It Be Managed?
AI Is Creating New Forms of Liability. How Can It Be Managed?
Oct 9, 2024
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17 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Sustainability
The AI Power Paradox
The AI Power Paradox
Sep 19, 2024
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18 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
How AI and IoT Are Reshaping Agriculture
AI and IoT Are Reshaping Agriculture
Sep 13, 2024
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15 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Sectors
Report: Many Younger People Have Found Errors in Their Medical Records
Report: Many Younger People Have Found Errors in Their Medical Records
Aug 20, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
Artificial intelligence in healthcare or Robot pharmacist and robotics in pharmacies as the future of prescription medication
Machine Learning & AI
AI's Hand in Developing Promising New Drugs
AI's Hand in Developing Promising New Drugs
Aug 19, 2024
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14 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
Is R2-D2 Going To Take Care of Your Grandma?
Is R2-D2 Going To Take Care of Your Grandma?
Aug 15, 2024
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19 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
Electronic Medicine or E-Medicine Medicare for Technology
Data Management
Electronic Health Record Errors Are a Serious Problem
Electronic Health Record Errors Are a Serious Problem
Jul 9, 2024
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21 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
Facial recognition technology concept.
Cyber Resilience
Face Facts: Are Biometrics Key to Deleting Passwords for Good?
Face Facts: Are Biometrics Key to Deleting Passwords for Good?
Jun 27, 2024
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15 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Leadership
The AI Skills Gap and How to Address It
The AI Skills Gap and How to Address It
May 29, 2024
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18 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Data Management
DNA is an Ancient Form of Data Storage. Is it Also a Radical New Alternative?
DNA is an Ancient Form of Data Storage. Is it Also a Radical New Alternative?
May 7, 2024
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15 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Infrastructure
What Is Liquid Cooling and How Can It Help Data Centers?
What Is Liquid Cooling and How Can It Help Data Centers?
Apr 17, 2024
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13 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Sustainability
Confronting the AI Energy Drain
Confronting the AI Energy Drain
Apr 1, 2024
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14 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Cyber Resilience
Downtime Cost of Cyberattacks and How to Reduce It
Downtime Cost of Cyberattacks and How to Reduce It
Mar 21, 2024
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12 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Cyber Resilience
The Psychology of Cybersecurity Burnout
The Psychology of Cybersecurity Burnout
Feb 22, 2024
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15 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Machine Learning & AI
Dealing With Deepfakes
Dealing With Deepfakes
Feb 8, 2024
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16 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Sustainability
Reusing Waste Heat from Data Centers to Make Things Grow
Reusing Waste Heat from Data Centers to Make Things Grow
Jan 4, 2024
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12 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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IT Infrastructure
IT & Trauma in the Gaza War
IT & Trauma in the Gaza War
Dec 13, 2023
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20 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer
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Sustainability
Is the Future of Data Centers Under the Sea?
Is the Future of Data Centers Under the Sea?
Nov 28, 2023
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11 Min Read
byRichard Pallardy,Freelance Writer

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