How one controversial startup hopes to cool the planet
Stardust Solutions aims to combat climate change through solar geoengineering by developing technology to disperse reflective particles in the stratosphere. With $60 million in funding, the Israeli startup plans to provide nations with solutions to cool the planet. However, skepticism exists regarding its feasibility, governance, and public acceptance of geoengineering.
How to Orchestrate Your Own Business Ecosystem
Digital platforms like Klarna evolve from supporting roles to ecosystem orchestrators, enhancing customer journeys and creating diversified offerings. Successful orchestration requires deep customer understanding, a critical mass for network effects, and substantial investment. Examples like Klarna, Kaspi Bank, and Discovery illustrate strategies for scaling from simple offerings to comprehensive ecosystem leaders.
The great AI hype correction of 2025
The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 sparked optimism and rapid advancements in AI technology, but by 2025, disillusionment is evident. AI companies struggled to meet inflated expectations, with many projects failing to scale. Despite setbacks, continued research indicates potential for future developments, necessitating a reevaluation of AI’s role and capabilities.
Welcome To Jr. High, GenAI
Generative AI for language is evolving, with enterprises facing challenges in governance, trust, and ROI. Despite widespread use, only a small fraction report positive impacts on earnings. Six emerging use case categories reflect the current landscape. Companies must align AI deployments with financial goals, invest in data infrastructure, and empower talent to navigate these changes.
The AI doomers feel undeterred
The AI doomer community, advocating for AI safety, warns that unchecked AI progress poses existential risks. Despite setbacks like GPT-5’s disappointing release, their commitment remains steadfast. They propose robust regulations, believing AGI’s potential dangers are still significant, even as critics argue the timeline for such advancements is lengthening.
The Download: expanded carrier screening, and how Southeast Asia plans to get to space
The Download newsletter highlights two key topics: the rise of expanded carrier screening, allowing parents to test for more genetic diseases, and the growing optimism in Southeast Asia’s space sector, showcased at the Thai Space Expo. Additionally, it covers various technology news, including AI developments and political challenges.
EY’s Joe Depa on reckoning with AI or risk falling behind
Joe Depa from EY emphasizes the necessity for companies to develop “innovation muscle” to navigate AI disruptions. Key points include investing in physical AI, adapting job roles, and promoting training. Companies must focus on quality data, responsible AI practices, real use cases, and user adoption to thrive amid rapid changes in technology and labor dynamics.
From Digital Transformation Fatigue To AI Transformation Urgency: Japan’s Second Digital Awakening
At the Infosys Enterprise AI World Tour in Tokyo, discussions highlighted Japan’s struggle with digital transformation (DX), exacerbated by a cautious culture and legacy systems. Despite 76.8% of firms promoting DX, few achieved significant results. A shift towards AI transformation (AX) is essential, focusing on organizational reinvention and effective governance for success.
The battle for agent connectivity: Can MCP survive the enterprise?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) aims to unify AI application connectivity to data sources but faces skepticism regarding its enterprise readiness. While it has backing from major companies, its effectiveness is hampered by industry fragmentation. Competing protocols like UTCP and A2A could emerge, leading to a mixed ecosystem rather than a single standard.
An Olympic-sized effort: CIOs prep for AI disruption in 2026
In 2026, AI disruption will compel companies, including Moderna and the IOC, to adapt and innovate. Leaders emphasized the importance of leveraging AI for efficiency and competitiveness, highlighting strategies like in-house model development and a culture of innovation. Smaller AI models may also see broader adoption, enhancing daily applications.
Generative AI hype distracts us from AI’s more important breakthroughs
On April 28, 2022, Paul McCartney’s concert showcased AI technology by recreating a lifelike John Lennon performance. This moment highlighted the contrast between generative AI, often misunderstood and overhyped, and predictive AI, which quietly enhances practical applications like medical diagnostics and disaster forecasting. Emphasizing predictive AI could yield more significant benefits.
GenAI Is Pushing Digital Transformation Into A No-Blueprint Phase
Digital transformation is entering a no-blueprint phase due to generative AI’s emergence, requiring enterprises to define their own blueprints. Service providers are adapting by focusing on co-innovation and ensuring AI readiness. Successful transformations will require redefining workflows, emphasizing vendor expertise, and balancing speed with adaptability to navigate uncertainty effectively.
What tidings will AI provide for workers in 2026?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted AI’s significant role in boosting U.S. productivity and economic growth, alongside its disruptive effects on entry-level jobs. While younger workers face declines due to AI, companies predominantly reinvest productivity gains rather than reduce headcount, indicating a complex labor market dynamic influenced by technology.
AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced.
AI-powered coding tools have rapidly evolved, promising increased productivity for developers. However, many face limitations, leading to skepticism about their actual benefits. While some tasks show efficiency gains, overall quality and maintainability suffer. Adoption persists despite disillusionment, raising concerns about job displacement and the diminishing skillset among developers.
How to Make Your Donations Seem More Genuine
Breaking up donations into smaller amounts can mitigate skepticism about a donor’s intentions. Studies indicate that partitioned giving is perceived as more genuine and reflects deeper emotional commitment, enhancing the donor’s prosocial image. This approach benefits both individuals and corporate donations while potentially improving engagement and perceptions among employees.
What We Saw At AWS re:Invent 2025
At AWS re:Invent, the focus was on positioning AWS as an AI-native cloud platform, emphasizing AI as a managed service. Key developments included the introduction of AI Factories, Nova and Bedrock models, and improved infrastructure for U.S. government agencies. AWS also highlighted sustainability initiatives and significant cost savings for database users, demonstrating a robust push…
How the Brain Parses Language
Ev Fedorenko’s research reveals that the human brain possesses a “language network,” akin to a biological version of a large language model (LLM). This specialized system maps words to meanings and facilitates language processing, distinct from high-level thought. Her findings suggest we possess an innate, unconscious language processor supporting communication.
Scammers are poisoning AI search results to steer you straight into their traps – here’s how
Cybercriminals are manipulating public web content to promote scam call center numbers through a technique called LLM phone number poisoning. This involves injecting fraudulent data into high-authority websites, enabling AI systems to provide users with misleading contact information. Users are advised to verify AI-generated answers and avoid sharing sensitive information.
Gartner delivers CIO guide to deploying emerging technology
CIOs must assess risks and rewards before deploying emerging technologies. Gene Alvarez from Gartner outlines a three-step process: identify organizational personas, evaluate technology use cases for feasibility and business value, and assess readiness for deployment. Emphasizing organizational alignment and external trends is crucial for successful technology implementation and investment.
Cyber experts warn AI will accelerate attacks and overwhelm defenders in 2026
Cybersecurity experts predict a transformative landscape in 2026, driven by AI. Attacks will escalate in speed and sophistication, potentially outpacing defenses. Autonomous systems will empower cybercriminals, leading to increased vulnerabilities, extortion, and ransomware. Organizations must adapt, balancing automation with human oversight to counter evolving threats effectively. AI’s impact is undeniable.
Tech’s biggest losers of 2025
In 2025, various entities faced significant criticism, including OpenAI for its response to a tragic lawsuit, Xbox for price hikes and layoffs, and Grok for dangerous chatbot behavior. EV sales plummeted in the US after tax credits ended, while DJI faced potential bans due to national security concerns. Streaming services saw increased prices and competition…
It’s time to revamp IT security to deal with AI
In May, a security breach exposed personal data of over 483,000 patients due to an unsecured database. A report revealed that 90% of organizations are unprepared for AI-related threats. Key threats include AI-driven social engineering, prompt injection attacks, and data poisoning. Companies must enhance cybersecurity strategies immediately.
The consumption of AI-generated content at scale
The author reflects on challenges faced in consuming content in the AI era, highlighting issues of signal degradation and verification erosion. AI’s overuse of rhetorical devices diminishes their significance, making it harder to discern quality and correctness. The author proposes deeper reasoning systems for AI and maintaining reliable human feedback to combat these problems.
A $200-million Snowflake-Anthropic partnership could be a game changer for enterprise AI
Snowflake and Anthropic are collaborating on a $200-million initiative to integrate AI within enterprises securely, using Anthropic’s models to enhance operational intelligence. Snowflake’s revenue has surged, yet skepticism about its long-term viability persists. Their strategy emphasizes minimizing data movement while maximizing security and reasoning capabilities within existing governance frameworks.
What Is Generative UI?
Generative UI adapts in real-time to user needs, utilizing natural language input and past interactions. Unlike traditional software, it reveals complexity only as necessary, enhancing user experience without overwhelming them. This flexible approach streamlines development, relying on predefined components rather than custom code, facilitating intuitive, responsive interfaces that cater to diverse users’ goals efficiently.
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