Bots aren’t fringe noise anymore. They’re structural. From celebrity politics to election cycles, algorithmic amplification now determines what gets seen, shared and believed. The real fight isn’t left versus right. It’s humans versus systems engineered for engagement at any cost. If we don’t reclaim influence from the machines, we’re not just losing the feed — we’re losing the public square.
AI-assisted development is changing the economics of software creation. When custom code becomes fast and affordable, the long-standing dominance of off-the-shelf and component-driven architectures starts to wobble. This shift is not just technical. It reshapes DevOps, platform engineering and leadership strategy, forcing organizations to rethink who adapts to whom: the business or the software.
As Microsoft warns about Chinese AI subsidies reshaping the Global South, Alan Shimel argues that America can’t cry foul while practicing its own version of industrial policy. In the AI race, governments and tech giants are now teammates—and the glass houses are cracking.
The California lawsuit against Meta and YouTube raises tough questions about tech design, youth engagement, and whether optimization has gone too far.
Discover how technology powers the Super Bowl beyond just a football game. From AI and data analytics to advanced broadcasting and betting systems, Alan explores how technologists orchestrate one of the world’s most complex live events.
A few months back, when Satya Nadella suggested that SaaS […]
Join us at Predict 2026 to explore how AI reshapes leadership, strategy, and risk management, preparing executives for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Alan challenges the AI jobs narrative, exposing how billion-dollar data centers and AI infrastructure drive automation, capital efficiency, and economic growth while creating very few jobs—and forcing a rethink of the future of work.
History has a funny way of repeating itself. Empires always […]
After watching a landmark debate, Alan explains why he’s reconsidering long-held views on breaking up Big Tech—and what a healthier tech ecosystem could look like.
