One of Stanford’s original AI gurus says productivity liftoff has begun after doubling in 2025 amid transition to ‘harvest phase’ along J-curve

One of Stanford’s original AI gurus says productivity liftoff has begun after doubling in 2025 amid transition to ‘harvest phase’ along J-curve

The K-shaped economy has dominated discourse lately, but the J-curve is entering the chat too amid debate over AI’s impact on productivity. The curve refers to the idea that general-purpose technologies like AI don’t produce immediate benefits. Instead, massive investment comes first, obscuring early gains. It’s only after this initial dip that productivity really takes…

The next phase of familiarity, trust, and AI

The next phase of familiarity, trust, and AI

India’s BFSI sector has never lacked scale. What it has historically struggled with is meaningful connection. As the sector heads into 2026, that gap is becoming impossible to ignore. Market capitalisation has crossed the $1 trillion mark. Digital payments have gone mainstream. Insurance, banking and investments now sit inside everyday apps and platforms. And yet,…

AMD CEO On ‘Next Phase Of AI’ Investments In EPYC, Ryzen, GPUs And Partners In 2026

AMD CEO On ‘Next Phase Of AI’ Investments In EPYC, Ryzen, GPUs And Partners In 2026

‘We expect global compute demand to increase by roughly 100X over the next five years. That’s why we are investing across our CPU, GPU, NPU and networking road maps to deliver higher performance and better efficiency [in 2026],” AMD CEO Lisa Su says as part of CRN’s CEO Outlook 2026 project. AMD Chair and CEO…

UAE construction enters new phase in 2026 as digital discipline, AI and ESG reshape project delivery

UAE construction enters new phase in 2026 as digital discipline, AI and ESG reshape project delivery

The UAE construction and real estate sector is entering a new phase in 2026, defined by efficiency, transparency and sustainability as developers face mounting pressure to deliver projects on time, on budget and in line with stricter regulatory and ESG expectations. With the UAE real estate market projected to reach $759bn by 2029, project management…

Spiritt Unveils Next Phase of AI-Powered App Creation to Democratize Software Development

Spiritt Unveils Next Phase of AI-Powered App Creation to Democratize Software Development

Spiritt, an AI-assisted no-code app builder enabling entrepreneurs and businesses to build production-ready software without extensive technical skills, today announced a new strategic initiative aimed at expanding access to complex application building for early-stage founders and non-technical innovators. The announcement comes as demand for accessible app development accelerates in tandem with global startup growth…