AI in Airports: How Zayed International Is Redefining the Future of Travel
We often think of airports as places: massive hubs of terminals, gates, and runways. But increasingly, they’re becoming platforms powered by data and automation. The future of airports isn’t about more buildings; it’s about more intelligence. Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced plans to expand Zayed International Airport, growing capacity from 45 million to 65 million […]
AI in Retail: How Amazon’s Vision Signals the Next Era of Shopping
Amazon’s latest earnings call revealed a clear message: AI in retail is no longer an experiment. It’s becoming the operating system of global commerce. CEO Andy Jassy outlined a future in which the remaining 80 – 85% of retail sales that still happen in physical stores will steadily move online, driven by intelligent, agentic shopping […]
AI and Organizational Agility: What Amazon’s 14,000 Job Cuts Really Mean
Amazon announced it will reduce about 14,000 corporate roles as part of a broader restructuring designed to “reduce layers, increase ownership, and move faster.” The decision reflects more than just cost management, it’s a signal that AI and organizational agility are becoming inseparable in modern corporate strategy. Amazon’s leadership framed the move as a structural […]
AI in Finance: How Project Mercury Is Redefining Entry-Level Work
A quiet revolution is happening inside the world’s financial institutions. OpenAI’s Project Mercury is bringing together more than 100 former Wall Street bankers to train large language models capable of building financial models on their own. This isn’t about replacing bankers overnight. It’s about redefining what entry-level work means for AI in finance and what […]
Supply Chain Agility: How Mattel’s Q3 Reveals the New Rules of Global Trade
Mattel’s Q3 earnings call this week did more than share financials: it revealed how supply chain agility is becoming one of the most decisive factors in global retail. With tariffs shifting, order windows tightening, and consumer behavior evolving faster than production cycles, agility isn’t just an advantage. It’s the foundation for survival in a volatile […]
Synthetic Media Regulation: Why Pausing MLK Jr. Depictions Made Sense
Synthetic media regulation is emerging as a key frontier in the age of AI. When Sora 2, the video-generation model from OpenAI, came under fire for unauthorized depictions of celebrities and historical figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., the industry paused and asked how we rebuild rules. Pausing MLK Jr. content was a strong initial signal: […]
Building Your First AI Agent: What Financial Advisors Need to Know
AI agents are entering the mainstream. At their core, these are assistants that can think, act, and execute tasks across multiple apps on your behalf. Their unique advantage is that they combine automation with reasoning, meaning they don’t just follow scripts, they make decisions based on context. That means they can pull data, draft messages, schedule […]
AI in Travel: From Planning to Personalization
AI in travel planning is no longer a fringe experiment. Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner now lets travelers query properties, summarize reviews, and filter intuitively. Expedia is pushing a chat planning app integrating live pricing and inventory directly in ChatGPT. The technology is shortening the path between discovering a trip and actually booking it. In accommodation […]
AI Screen Saver Commerce: The Next Frontier in Smart TV
AI screen saver commerce is becoming real. In a new partnership, Glance and DIRECTV plan to launch AI-generated, shoppable screensavers on TVs in early 2026. Rather than passive wallpaper, your idle screen will turn into a personalized, interactive portal blending content and commerce. This move signals how smart TVs are evolving. Brands need to rethink […]
AI-First Shopping: How Walmart and OpenAI Are Redefining eCommerce
AI-first shopping is no longer a future possibility – Walmart and OpenAI just made it real. With their new collaboration, customers will soon be able to browse, plan, and purchase goods directly inside ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. This move marks a turning point: for two decades, eCommerce was defined by typing into a search bar; […]