Where AI Gets Its “Facts” in 2026 (Spoiler: It’s Very Online)
If you’ve ever wondered where AI gets its wisdom from, the answer is… the internet. But not all of it. Just the loud parts. A recent analysis of 150,000 citations (via Semrush) shows the top domains cited by LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Leading the pack? Reddit at 40.1%. Yes. The same place where someone […]
Why OpenAI Is Stepping Back From In-Chat Purchases
OpenAI’s attempt to enable direct purchases inside ChatGPT hasn’t worked out the way many expected. It launched a checkout feature in late 2025 with the idea that users could research and buy products without ever leaving the chatbot. But the reality of commerce inside AI proved far more complex. Key highlights In theory, integrating purchases into ChatGPT made […]
Prompting Isn’t Magic. It’s Engineering.
Most people treat prompting like guesswork. It’s not. It’s iteration, precision, and structure. Here are a few principles that consistently improve output quality — especially in real-time systems. 1. Iterate Relentlessly Small wording changes can shift behavior dramatically.Example: swapping “inaudible” → “unintelligible” improved noisy audio handling.One word. Different outcome. 2. Prefer Bullets Over Paragraphs Short, structured bullets […]
AI Agents Are Moving from Assistants to Operators
I’ve been tracking how AI is evolving inside Indian enterprises, and one thing is clear — we’re moving beyond assistive AI. The shift now is toward agentic systems that don’t just support work, but actively execute it. This isn’t incremental change. It’s structural. Key highlights The data signals acceleration: What stands out to me is […]
AI, Productivity & Rethinking Narratives
Two Stories That Made Me Rethink How We Explain Progress I read two very different pieces this week — one about a super-fast animal and another about AI at work — and both challenged a simple story we like to tell about progress. Let me start with the pronghorn. We’ve all heard the cinematic version: […]
ChatGPT Ads are disappointing
I was genuinely excited when OpenAI announced it would begin testing ads inside ChatGPT. Given how pivotal generative AI has become in shaping search, assistance, and discovery experiences, I hoped this would usher in a new creative paradigm for advertising — something native to conversational AI, subtle, insightful, and genuinely helpful to users. Key Highlights OpenAI has started […]
Mobile Spending Patterns Are Changing — AI Is a Big Part of It
I came across a telling trend in mobile app spending for 2025. For the first time, consumer spending on non-gaming mobile apps surpassed games, driven strongly by the adoption of AI-enabled applications. According to TechCrunch, this marks a structural shift in how people value and pay for mobile experiences. Key Highlights Historically, mobile games have dominated app […]
Google brings PI with AI
Google is evolving search in a way that goes beyond keywords and generic results. The company has expanded a feature called Personal Intelligence into AI Mode in Search, enabling Google’s AI to tap into your own data — with your permission — to deliver answers that are more relevant to your life and context. Key highlights Personal Intelligence […]
Moltbook – A Social Network Where Only AI Bots Talk to Each Other
I recently read about Moltbook, a social network designed not for humans, but for AI agents to interact with one another. Think of it as Reddit for bots. At first glance, it sounds like a sci-fi headline, but it’s actually a live experiment in how autonomous AI behaves when left to communicate among itself. Key Highlights […]
Apple Is Signaling Its Next AI Moves
I’m seeing stronger signals that Apple is preparing its next big AI-led push. Recent comments from Tim Cook point to new product categories and services powered by AI, with two areas standing out. Key Highlights First, Apple’s smart glasses are rumored to be unveiled this year. While details are limited, the expectation is clear: AI […]