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This is where we share what we’re learning.
Some pieces are written from firsthand experience. Others are short signals highlighting ideas worth paying attention to.

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Cannes 2026 Signals a New Era: Creative Industries Move From AI Resistance to AI Governance

May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
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Cannes 2026 marks a turning point: the creative industry isn't resisting AI anymore—it's negotiating the governance terms, from consent-recording APIs to cryptographic provenance.

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Free AI Tools Are No Longer Enough: What a Full Week on Free Tiers Revealed

May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
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A week on free AI tiers reveals message limits, feature gates, and why free tiers no longer cut it for real workflows in 2026.

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Why 95% of AI Investments Fail: The Leadership Gap Killing Your AI ROI

May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
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Research from BCG, McKinsey, and MIT shows most AI programs fail—not because of bad tech, but because leaders aren't communicating or equipping employees.

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arXiv's New AI Content Ban: What Professional Publishers Need to Know

May 17, 2026
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arXiv now bans researchers a year for submitting unchecked AI-generated content—a signal that unreviewed AI output carries real professional risk in any field.

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How Generative AI Turns Operational Overhead Into Business Profit

May 17, 2026
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Generative AI converts fixed operational costs into scalable automated workflows—lowering cost per output while freeing teams for high-value strategic work.

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AI's Productivity Promise: What the Research Actually Says About Impact and Timelines

May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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AI can boost individual productivity by 30% or more—but the path to economy-wide impact is slower than the hype suggests. Here’s what the research actually shows.

Signal

Financial Services Doubles Down on AI: What Ameriprise's New AI Strategy Hire Signals for the Industry

May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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Ameriprise’s new VP of AI Strategy signals a maturing model for enterprise AI—dedicated leadership, cross-functional mandates, and a focus on scalable business impact.

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How to Stay Visible When AI Answers the Questions: A New Playbook for Brand Discovery

May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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Ranking on Google isn’t enough anymore. Here’s what marketers need to know about staying visible when AI systems answer the questions buyers are asking.

Signal

The AI Training Gap: Why Companies Are Building Faster Than Workers Can Learn

May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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63% of companies invested in AI training—but most workers still had to train themselves. Here’s why the skills gap is now the biggest barrier to AI ROI.

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Why Operational AI Fails Without Execution Integration: The Missing Link in Supply Chain Intelligence

May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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Most supply chain AI stops at insight. Learn why execution integration—not better recommendations—is the real breakthrough in operational AI.

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From Generative to Agentic AI: Why the Next Phase May Be Africa's Biggest Tech Opportunity

May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
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As the world transitions from generative to agentic AI, Absa's Group CITO argues Africa's history of technological leapfrogging could become its greatest strategic asset.

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AWS Turns Amazon Connect Into a Full Enterprise AI Ecosystem With Four Specialized Solutions

May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
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AWS is transforming Amazon Connect into a four-part enterprise AI ecosystem — covering supply chain, recruitment, customer engagement, and healthcare — with AI agents that learn within existing workflows.