Dr. David Malkin
AI Architect, Cogent Labs
Dr. Malkin is an AI Architect at Cogent Labs Tokyo. His Ph.D. in computer science from University College London focused on the optimization of complex networks, including neural networks, using genetic algorithms. Following his studies, he worked as a quantitative trader, using machine learning to develop high-frequency trading algorithms.
Seeing the tremendous impact of autonomous systems in financial markets in 2013, Dr. Malkin established an AI consulting firm in London to help companies use AI technology. He joined Cogent Labs in 2015, the early days of the company, and works both on research and business development.
Cogent Labs is a Tokyo-based applied AI company which conducts cutting-edge research and applies it to real-world business challenges, from handwriting recognition to financial forecasting.
Accounting & Finance · Oct 23, 2025
De Minimis Is Making Your International Orders More Expensive—Here’s Why.
After nearly nine decades, the U.S. government suspended the de minimis rule—an almost 100-year-old trade policy that allowed more than a billion affordable foreign goods to reach American consumers duty-free over the last decade.
After nearly nine decades, the U.S. government suspended the de minimis rule—an almost 100-year-old trade policy that allowed more than a billion affordable foreign goods to reach American consumers duty-free over the last decade.
Critical Thinking · Oct 06, 2025
What’s the deal with the attention economy and how can we regain control?
Welcome to the attention economy, where what you consume also consumes you. You don’t just lose time–but also focus, meaningful personal context and the shared experiences necessary for human connection.
Welcome to the attention economy, where what you consume also consumes you. You don’t just lose time–but also focus, meaningful personal context and the shared experiences necessary for human connection.
Corporate Philosophy · Sep 25, 2025
The Lost Decades Weren’t Lost: Ulrike Schaede on the Business Reinvention of Japan
With Ulrike Schaede
For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...
For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...
Marketing & Strategy · Sep 24, 2025
How do users actually find stuff online in 2025?
TL;DR: From ChatGPT and Facebook to Amazon, podcasts, and community...
TL;DR: From ChatGPT and Facebook to Amazon, podcasts, and community...
Innovation · Sep 16, 2025
Building an Empire of Modern Hospitality in Japan
Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.
Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.
Machine Learning · Sep 08, 2025
The State of Search Engines in 2025 is Concerning
TL;DR: Search engines and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) have come...
TL;DR: Search engines and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) have come...
Machine Learning · Aug 19, 2025
Why is AI Slop Flooding the Internet—and Can It Be Stopped?
AI Slop—a new term in the digital lexicon to describe a more recent influx of AI-generated content of poor quality—is on the rise, thanks to AI-powered tools that can churn out text, visuals, and audio with little to no effort. Many feel this mindlessly-generated content pollutes the internet with bad writing and misinformation—raising red flags about the legal and ethical repercussions of the unfiltered use of AI in the content creation space.Â
AI Slop—a new term in the digital lexicon to describe a more recent influx of AI-generated content of poor quality—is on the rise, thanks to AI-powered tools that can churn out text, visuals, and audio with little to no effort. Many feel this mindlessly-generated content pollutes the internet with bad writing and misinformation—raising red flags about the legal and ethical repercussions of the unfiltered use of AI in the content creation space.Â
Kokorozashi · Aug 06, 2025
Why Art is Popular in the Business World Today
On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...
On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...
