The Gist What is the AI ROI paradox? Enterprise AI is delivering major internal productivity gains while customer-facing value and ROI remain stagnant at most organizations. Why doesn’t productivity reach customers? AI-powered customer service actually fails at nearly four times the rate of other AI use cases, and internal speed gains aren’t being redirected toward…
Executive Summary Physical spaces are becoming connected environments that integrate touchpoints into a seamless customer journey. This “Connected Customer Experience” turns locations into strategic assets that shape perceptions and strengthen relationships. Future competitive advantage depends on intelligently integrating technology to create memorable experiences and drive sustainable growth. For decades, organizations have invested heavily in making…
TL;DR The GDC 2026 survey shows 28% of game developers were laid off in two years and 36% now use generative AI. Former Boston Dynamics engineer Robert Brownstein runs Gnarled Helix, a ~10-person indie studio that used AI-assisted development to prototype a chess-resource-management game in days after spending years on a higher-budget project. He keeps…
There’s news about when Obsession will be available on digital streaming platforms, for purchase or rental, after its theatrical run. Early reports said it would be tomorrow, June 2, but now fans will have to wait longer. Potentially a lot longer. To that I say, good. This is good news. When is the Obsession digital…
If you own software stocks, the stock market hasn’t been much fun in recent times. As of April 27, Atlassian (TEAM +0.71%) is down 58% over the last six months. C3.ai (AI +2.05%) dropped 52%. SoundHound AI (SOUN 1.23%) took a 55% price cut. The market has decided that I-can-do-everything artificial intelligence (AI) platforms are…
AI has weighed on this sector, but it could be a major growth catalyst. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds a lot of promise for businesses. Many investors see generative AI unlocking significant productivity gains and saving lots of money on overhead. A growing narrative among investors is that businesses will be able to replace many of…
The fourth edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026 will be held on January 29, 2026, in Dubai, bringing together senior marketing leaders, CMOs, and business strategists from across the GCC to discuss the future of performance-driven and impact-led marketing. Organised by Digital Stallions Forum UAE, the annual event reflects the shifting…
