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The Fidelity Center for Applied Technology®, or FCATSM, is a catalyst for breakthrough achievements in research and tech. We assess, test and scale concepts and ideas that advance Fidelity’s market leadership and enhance every customer’s experience. FCAT teams are curious, inquisitive, and intently focused on the future.

The Future Is Now

The Next Generation of Technology

Watch and see how FCAT is exploring the future, working on a host of rapidly evolving technologies which may positively impact the firm and its customers.

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FCAT teams are always looking beyond the horizon. We analyze social trends and experiment with an array of technologies that may impact Fidelity and its customers over the next five years. 

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Artificial Intelligence
Industry Use Cases of Boolean Formulas for Achieving XAI
By: FCAT Quantum Incubator | November 21, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, shaping industries ranging from healthcare to finance and everything in between. However, as AI systems become increasingly complex, it becomes crucial to understand how they reach their decisions. This is where Explainable AI (XAI) and Simple Rules come into play. In this article, we will explore the concept of XAI and delve into the use of expressive Boolean formulas to make AI more transparent and interpretable.
Artificial Intelligence
Article
11/21/2023
Sociocultural
The Perennials: An Interview with Mauro Guillén
By: Deanna Laufer | November 20, 2023
In this discussion, Deanna Laufer, VP of Research at FCAT, speaks with Mauro Guillén, author and professor of management at the Wharton School, about the themes in his new book, The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society.
Sociocultural
Article
11/20/2023

Tracking Blockchain Health

Blockchain
Tracking Blockchain Health
By: Ethan Atwood | November 14, 2023
Since Ethereum first launched in 2015 as the first peer-to-peer smart contract platform, numerous competitors with a similar vision have emerged. When comparing these blockchains, media outlets and investors typically focus on the price and market cap of a blockchain’s native token, while other indicators of success, such as usage, development, and decentralization are often overlooked. This paper explores blockchains through the latter lens and establishes a framework for assessing blockchain health.
Blockchain
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BY: Ethan Atwood | October 25, 2023
Article
11/14/2023

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