[{"content":"Starting this blog isn\u0026rsquo;t just about putting words on a screen—it\u0026rsquo;s a deliberate choice to build a space that serves my long-term personal and professional growth.\nHere is why I\u0026rsquo;m taking the time to build and maintain this blog:\n1. Documenting My Life \u0026amp; Journey Life moves fast, and insights fade quickly if they aren\u0026rsquo;t written down. This blog acts as a personal digital archive where I can document my experiences, track my evolution over time, and reflect on key milestones.\n2. Structuring My Knowledge Writing forces clarity. By converting scattered thoughts, notes, and experiences into structured posts, I build a clear, searchable second brain—making my knowledge actionable rather than forgotten.\n3. Enhancing AI Searchability As search shifts toward AI agents and modern discovery platforms, having structured, high-quality content on an open site ensures that my thoughts, expertise, and perspective are accurately indexed and discoverable by the next generation of search systems.\n4. Unlocking Professional Opportunities A personal blog is an active proof of work. It goes beyond a traditional résumé by demonstrating my thinking process, continuous learning, and problem-solving abilities in public—opening doors to unexpected connections and career opportunities.\n5. Owning My Non-Traditional Path Coming from a non-traditional background means my story doesn\u0026rsquo;t fit neatly into standard templates. Building this space gives me full ownership of my narrative, allowing me to highlight how my distinct path drives unique perspectives, adaptability, and fresh problem-solving skills.\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/why/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eStarting this blog isn\u0026rsquo;t just about putting words on a screen—it\u0026rsquo;s a deliberate choice to build a space that serves my long-term personal and professional growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is why I\u0026rsquo;m taking the time to build and maintain this blog:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-documenting-my-life--journey\"\u003e1. Documenting My Life \u0026amp; Journey\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife moves fast, and insights fade quickly if they aren\u0026rsquo;t written down. This blog acts as a personal digital archive where I can document my experiences, track my evolution over time, and reflect on key milestones.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Why I Started This Blog"},{"content":"This blog is built with Hugo and powered by a custom fork of the PaperMod theme.\nI forked PaperMod to accelerate initial development while allowing complete flexibility for custom tweaks and future feature additions.\nSpecial thanks to the open-source creators and contributors behind Hugo and PaperMod!\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/credits/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eThis blog is built with \u003ca href=\"https://gohugo.io/\"\u003eHugo\u003c/a\u003e and powered by a custom fork of the \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/adityatelange/hugo-PaperMod\"\u003ePaperMod\u003c/a\u003e theme.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI forked PaperMod to accelerate initial development while allowing complete flexibility for custom tweaks and future feature additions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to the open-source creators and contributors behind Hugo and PaperMod!\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Credits"},{"content":"Biking \u0026amp; Cultural Exploration Building, riding, and discovering—my passion lies at the intersection of hands-on craftsmanship and immersive cultural exploration.\n🚴‍♂️ Hardcore Craftsmanship Custom Bike Build: Assembled a unique, custom gravel bike entirely from scratch—sourcing individual components, fine-tuning mechanics, and solving hands-on technical challenges. 🛣️ 10,000+ Kilometer Journey Measuring Malaysia by Pedal: Logged over 10,000 kilometers across Malaysia on my self-built bike, pushing limits of endurance and navigating diverse terrains. 🏛️ Cultural Discovery on Wheels Immersive History: Frequently tour ancient temples, historical museums, art exhibitions, and regional cultural events. Local Connection: Use my bicycle as a gateway to connect deeply with local history, heritage, and communities along every route. Core Strengths: Hands-on Problem Solving • Physical \u0026amp; Mental Endurance • Deep Cultural Curiosity\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/hobbies/","summary":"\u003ch2 id=\"biking--cultural-exploration\"\u003eBiking \u0026amp; Cultural Exploration\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding, riding, and discovering—my passion lies at the intersection of hands-on craftsmanship and immersive cultural exploration.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"-hardcore-craftsmanship\"\u003e🚴‍♂️ Hardcore Craftsmanship\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Bike Build:\u003c/strong\u003e Assembled a unique, custom gravel bike entirely from scratch—sourcing individual components, fine-tuning mechanics, and solving hands-on technical challenges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"-10000-kilometer-journey\"\u003e🛣️ 10,000+ Kilometer Journey\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring Malaysia by Pedal:\u003c/strong\u003e Logged over 10,000 kilometers across Malaysia on my self-built bike, pushing limits of endurance and navigating diverse terrains.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"-cultural-discovery-on-wheels\"\u003e🏛️ Cultural Discovery on Wheels\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive History:\u003c/strong\u003e Frequently tour ancient temples, historical museums, art exhibitions, and regional cultural events.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Connection:\u003c/strong\u003e Use my bicycle as a gateway to connect deeply with local history, heritage, and communities along every route.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Strengths:\u003c/strong\u003e Hands-on Problem Solving • Physical \u0026amp; Mental Endurance • Deep Cultural Curiosity\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e","title":"Hobbies \u0026 Passions"},{"content":"Coming soon\u0026hellip;\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/projects/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eComing soon\u0026hellip;\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Projects"},{"content":"Lead Product Manager \u0026amp; Founder Jorcus · Jun 2018 – Aug 2024 (6 yrs 3 mos)\nBootstrapped a 0-to-1 global online platform connecting digital nomads and remote workers worldwide. Served as sole owner across product strategy, engineering, and growth.\nOne-Person, Four-Platform Execution: Architected and shipped 4 production clients as sole engineer across Web, Android, iOS, and Windows—each leveraging tailored tech stacks with verified commit histories on GitHub and BitBucket. Product Strategy \u0026amp; Data-Driven Growth: Built and executed the entire feedback-to-data-to-prioritization loop. Drove organic acquisition and user retention through community-led growth strategies and rapid agile prototyping. Mentor | Project Reviewer | Forum Mentor | Live Help Expert Udacity · Aug 2017 – Jun 2018 (11 mos)\nConducted rigorous code reviews and technical mentorship for students in various Nanodegree programs.\nNanodegree programs: Self-Driving Car Engineer, Deep Learning, Robotics, Intro to Self-Driving Cars, Data Foundations, Front-End Web Development, and Full-Stack Web Development. Global Mentorship at Scale: Supported over 140,000 students across EMEA, the US, and India through the Grow with Google initiative, collaborating with a team of 20–40 international mentors. Hands-On Technical Support: Conducted thousands of technical interactions, providing targeted code reviews, debugging assistance, and core programming insights across the Android Basics, Mobile Web Specialist, and Front-End Web Tracks. Scholarship Programs Supported: Grow with Google, Google Developer Challenge Scholarship, Google India Challenge Scholarship, and Google \u0026amp; Udacity EU Scholarship. ","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/work/","summary":"\u003ch3 id=\"lead-product-manager--founder\"\u003eLead Product Manager \u0026amp; Founder\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJorcus\u003c/strong\u003e · \u003cem\u003eJun 2018 – Aug 2024 (6 yrs 3 mos)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBootstrapped a 0-to-1 global online platform connecting digital nomads and remote workers worldwide. Served as sole owner across product strategy, engineering, and growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Person, Four-Platform Execution:\u003c/strong\u003e Architected and shipped 4 production clients as sole engineer across Web, Android, iOS, and Windows—each leveraging tailored tech stacks with verified commit histories on GitHub and BitBucket.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Strategy \u0026amp; Data-Driven Growth:\u003c/strong\u003e Built and executed the entire feedback-to-data-to-prioritization loop. Drove organic acquisition and user retention through community-led growth strategies and rapid agile prototyping.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mentor--project-reviewer--forum-mentor--live-help-expert\"\u003eMentor | Project Reviewer | Forum Mentor | Live Help Expert\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUdacity\u003c/strong\u003e · \u003cem\u003eAug 2017 – Jun 2018 (11 mos)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Work"},{"content":"Back in December 2021, I wrote a post outlining what I believed the world and the tech landscape would look like over the next five years. Looking around today in 2026, it’s fascinating—and deeply satisfying—to see how many of those predictions have shifted from bold foresight into everyday reality.\nHere is a look back at what I wrote in 2021, alongside how those trends have actually played out:\n1. The Work Revolution: Remote, Automation, and \u0026ldquo;Workations\u0026rdquo; What I predicted in 2021: Remote and hybrid work would become standard, manual labor would transition into configuring AI/robots, and terms like \u0026ldquo;Workation\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;digital nomad\u0026rdquo; would mainstream as live, work, and travel integrate. The Reality in 2026: Work is no longer tied to a physical office for millions. The line between living and working has blurred into a modern digital nomad lifestyle. On the industrial side, automation and applied AI have taken over repetitive physical labor, transforming modern manual roles into high-tech operator and supervisory positions. 2. AI \u0026amp; Software Development: Software 2.0 \u0026amp; AI Assistance What I predicted in 2021: Software development would pivot heavily toward concepts like Software 2.0, GitHub Copilot, and early LLMs (like GPT-3). The Reality in 2026: AI-assisted development is no longer an experiment; it is the fundamental way code is written today. Developers have evolved into architects driving AI systems, dramatically accelerating how products are built and deployed. 3. Hardware \u0026amp; Infrastructure: ARM Chips, 5G, and PWA Adoption What I predicted in 2021: ARM architecture and 5G would dominate computation, while Web-based PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) would gain ground as native app fatigue set in. The Reality in 2026: ARM has solidified its place as the efficiency benchmark across both mobile devices and cloud servers. Connectivity is seamless, and lightweight, web-centric software models continue to challenge bloated native applications. 4. Digital Humans, Virtual Reality, \u0026amp; Spatial Computing What I predicted in 2021: Virtual/digital humans (like @lilmiquela) would become mainstream influencers alongside traditional YouTubers and KOLs, while AR/VR technologies would gain widespread adoption. The Reality in 2026: Virtual avatars and AI-driven personalities are everywhere in digital marketing, gaming, and content creation. Spatial computing and immersive 3D experiences are integrated deeply into everyday entertainment and media. 5. Sustainability \u0026amp; Electric Vehicles What I predicted in 2021: Electric vehicles (EVs) would be enforced and prioritized to save the planet. The Reality in 2026: The global shift away from traditional ICE engines has accelerated rapidly, making EVs the default choice for new drivers around the world. Final Thoughts As I noted back in 2021: \u0026ldquo;The future is not something to be feared, but something to be embraced.\u0026rdquo; Seeing these shifts materialize over the last five years reinforces that technology moves fast, but clear trajectory markers are almost always visible if we look closely enough.\nNow, as we look toward the next horizon, emerging fields like biocomputing, advanced biomachines, and deeper AI integrations are calling. The next decade promises to be even more transformative.\nOriginal Author: Ng Fang Kiang\nOriginal Post (Published December 5, 2021):\nThe future is not something to be feared, but something to be embraced. There\u0026rsquo;s an inherent danger in clinging to progress, but progress is precisely the reason we should be embracing it.\nIn the next 5 years, I think a lot of things will change.\nI think remote work is here to stay. People continue to work remotely (fully remote or hybrid work). For manual workers, It\u0026rsquo;s very likely to transform into another job that requires some engineer skills to configure the AI/robots that works with the industry. Hybrid work is for some industry or people that need time for transition to fully remote. For those job required to work in a certain place are still exists, but will start to replace by automation robots (AGV, AIoT, Applied AI, self-driving car and so on)\nZero-trust security is crucial. Like E2E encryption, blockchain, NFT and so on.\nWith the embrace of VR and AR technologies. The terms of \u0026ldquo;virtual human\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;digital human\u0026rdquo; like @lilmiquela will become the norm just like the KOL, internet influencer or YouTuber in the next 5 years.\nThe future of programming? Maybe Software 2.0, Copilot, GPT-3, etc?\nFor internet and computation industry, I believe 5G and ARM chips will be the future.\nFor Android and iOS, I think a web base PWA app is more realistic in the next 5 years. People are now less likely to install lots of app into their phone even their phones are getting more powerful every single year.\nFor things like Windows 11, the WinUI3 seems very promising. I think Windows 11 might be another big thing in the next 5 years.\nI think people will have more time to travel and work. Things like \u0026ldquo;Workation\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;Staycation\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;digital nomad\u0026rdquo; will get popularize. Live, work, and travel used to be separate, but now they are all integrated.\nLook ahead for the 5 to 10 years. I believe something like metaverse, omniverse, AR, VR, all kind of 3D stuffs (Simulation,3D/4D printing,3Dmovie/news, Technologies) and so on will be popularized and became another norm. Electric vehicles will be enforced. Save the planet without more gasoline! Flying car seems very promising too! Until that time, I think I will start to look at something like biomachine, biocomputing and so on.\nOriginal Source: Instagram Post (December 5, 2021) View this post on Instagram ","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/posts/looking_back_at_my_2021_tech_predictions/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eBack in December 2021, I wrote a post outlining what I believed the world and the tech landscape would look like over the next five years. Looking around today in \u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c/strong\u003e, it’s fascinating—and deeply satisfying—to see how many of those predictions have shifted from bold foresight into everyday reality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a look back at what I wrote in 2021, alongside how those trends have actually played out:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-the-work-revolution-remote-automation-and-workations\"\u003e1. The Work Revolution: Remote, Automation, and \u0026ldquo;Workations\u0026rdquo;\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I predicted in 2021:\u003c/strong\u003e Remote and hybrid work would become standard, manual labor would transition into configuring AI/robots, and terms like \u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Workation\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;digital nomad\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e would mainstream as live, work, and travel integrate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reality in 2026:\u003c/strong\u003e Work is no longer tied to a physical office for millions. The line between living and working has blurred into a modern digital nomad lifestyle. On the industrial side, automation and applied AI have taken over repetitive physical labor, transforming modern manual roles into high-tech operator and supervisory positions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-ai--software-development-software-20--ai-assistance\"\u003e2. AI \u0026amp; Software Development: Software 2.0 \u0026amp; AI Assistance\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I predicted in 2021:\u003c/strong\u003e Software development would pivot heavily toward concepts like Software 2.0, GitHub Copilot, and early LLMs (like GPT-3).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reality in 2026:\u003c/strong\u003e AI-assisted development is no longer an experiment; it is the fundamental way code is written today. Developers have evolved into architects driving AI systems, dramatically accelerating how products are built and deployed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"3-hardware--infrastructure-arm-chips-5g-and-pwa-adoption\"\u003e3. Hardware \u0026amp; Infrastructure: ARM Chips, 5G, and PWA Adoption\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I predicted in 2021:\u003c/strong\u003e ARM architecture and 5G would dominate computation, while Web-based PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) would gain ground as native app fatigue set in.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reality in 2026:\u003c/strong\u003e ARM has solidified its place as the efficiency benchmark across both mobile devices and cloud servers. Connectivity is seamless, and lightweight, web-centric software models continue to challenge bloated native applications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"4-digital-humans-virtual-reality--spatial-computing\"\u003e4. Digital Humans, Virtual Reality, \u0026amp; Spatial Computing\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I predicted in 2021:\u003c/strong\u003e Virtual/digital humans (like @lilmiquela) would become mainstream influencers alongside traditional YouTubers and KOLs, while AR/VR technologies would gain widespread adoption.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reality in 2026:\u003c/strong\u003e Virtual avatars and AI-driven personalities are everywhere in digital marketing, gaming, and content creation. Spatial computing and immersive 3D experiences are integrated deeply into everyday entertainment and media.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"5-sustainability--electric-vehicles\"\u003e5. Sustainability \u0026amp; Electric Vehicles\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat I predicted in 2021:\u003c/strong\u003e Electric vehicles (EVs) would be enforced and prioritized to save the planet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reality in 2026:\u003c/strong\u003e The global shift away from traditional ICE engines has accelerated rapidly, making EVs the default choice for new drivers around the world.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"final-thoughts\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I noted back in 2021: \u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;The future is not something to be feared, but something to be embraced.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e Seeing these shifts materialize over the last five years reinforces that technology moves fast, but clear trajectory markers are almost always visible if we look closely enough.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Looking Back at My 2021 Tech Predictions: How the Future Arrived Right on Schedule"},{"content":"Back in early 2017, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in MIT’s 6.S094: Deep Learning for Self-Driving Cars competition—DeepTraffic. It was an exhilarating experience that marked a significant milestone in my journey with AI and autonomous driving technology.\nLeaderboard Achievements DeepTraffic 1.0 DeepTraffic 1.1 Achieving #1 on DeepTraffic 1.0 \u0026amp; 1.1 In January 2017, after countless hours of hyperparameter tuning, model iteration, and deep reinforcement learning experiments, I managed to reach the #1 spot on the DeepTraffic 1.0 leaderboard under the username Instagram: Jorcus96 with a speed score of 75.38 MPH.\nJust a month later, in February 2017, MIT released DeepTraffic 1.1, opening the competition to participants worldwide beyond MIT-registered students. The competition was even fiercer, but my optimized RL strategies paid off once again—I reclaimed the #1 spot on the DeepTraffic 1.1 leaderboard with an improved score of 75.82 MPH!\nTurning Achievements into Opportunities After securing the top rank on both leaderboards, I took screenshots of my rankings and shared them with potential sponsors to showcase my passion and technical competence in self-driving technology.\nThat effort yielded an unbelievable result: I was awarded a scholarship for the Udacity Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree! This scholarship gave me access to world-class learning resources, hands-on projects, and a community of passionate autonomous vehicle enthusiasts.\n[cite: 1]\nKey Takeaways Looking back, this experience taught me two important lessons:\nPersistence in AI/RL Experiments: Fine-tuning reinforcement learning models requires patience, systematic trial-and-error, and deep understanding of agent-environment interactions. Showcasing Your Work Matters: Achieving something is great, but actively sharing your achievements and reaching out to supporters/sponsors can unlock opportunities you might never have imagined. Thank you to MIT for hosting such an awesome benchmark competition and to everyone who supported me throughout this journey!\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/posts/mit-deeptraffic-first-place-udacity/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eBack in early 2017, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in MIT’s \u003cstrong\u003e6.S094: Deep Learning for Self-Driving Cars\u003c/strong\u003e competition—\u003cstrong\u003eDeepTraffic\u003c/strong\u003e. It was an exhilarating experience that marked a significant milestone in my journey with AI and autonomous driving technology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"leaderboard-achievements\"\u003eLeaderboard Achievements\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eDeepTraffic 1.0\u003c/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eDeepTraffic 1.1\u003c/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"DeepTraffic 1.0 Leaderboard\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/images/screenshot/DeepTrafficLeaderboard1.0.png\"\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"DeepTraffic 1.1 Leaderboard\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/images/screenshot/DeepTrafficLeaderboard1.1.png\"\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"achieving-1-on-deeptraffic-10--11\"\u003eAchieving #1 on DeepTraffic 1.0 \u0026amp; 1.1\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2017, after countless hours of hyperparameter tuning, model iteration, and deep reinforcement learning experiments, I managed to reach the \u003cstrong\u003e#1 spot on the DeepTraffic 1.0 leaderboard\u003c/strong\u003e under the username \u003ccode\u003eInstagram: Jorcus96\u003c/code\u003e with a speed score of \u003cstrong\u003e75.38 MPH\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"My Journey with MIT DeepTraffic: Ranking #1 and Winning the Udacity Self-Driving Car Scholarship"},{"content":"Back in July 2017, when NVIDIA AI (@nvidiaai) launched its official Instagram account, something completely unexpected happened: they followed my personal account.\nAt the time, @nvidiaai was right at its inception with only a few dozen followers. I was going by my handle @jorcus96, and seeing an official account from a tech giant pop up in my notifications felt completely surreal.\nBy June 2019, as captured in the screenshots above, the account had grown to 4,278 followers across 65 posts, while keeping its following list exceptionally exclusive at just 135 accounts.\nScrolling through that select list, my personal handle (@jorcus96 / Ng Fang Kiang) sat right alongside prominent tech media outlets like Futurism Health, Explorist, Futurism Energy, Futurism Science, Curiosity Rover, TechCrunch, and MIT Technology Review.\nAs @nvidiaai scaled into a major industry hub with hundreds of thousands of followers, they eventually overhauled their social media strategy and unfollowed me. But having a front-row seat to the early days of official AI social media remains one of my favorite pieces of personal internet trivia.\n","permalink":"https://fangkiang.com/posts/nvidia-ai-followed-my-instagram/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eBack in July 2017, when \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nvidiaai/\"\u003eNVIDIA AI (@nvidiaai)\u003c/a\u003e launched its official Instagram account, something completely unexpected happened: they followed my personal account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time, @nvidiaai was right at its inception with only a few dozen followers. I was going by my handle \u003ccode\u003e@jorcus96\u003c/code\u003e, and seeing an official account from a tech giant pop up in my notifications felt completely surreal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"NVIDIA AI Instagram Profile\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/images/screenshot/Screenshot_20190615-152233_Instagram-nvidiaai.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"NVIDIA AI Following List including jorcus96\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/images/screenshot/Screenshot_20190615-152206_Instagram-nvidiaai.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy June 2019, as captured in the screenshots above, the account had grown to 4,278 followers across 65 posts, while keeping its following list exceptionally exclusive at just 135 accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"That Time NVIDIA AI Followed 135 Accounts on Instagram - And I Was One of Them"}]