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Read Apple Just Sued OpenAI, Grok Is Back, and AI Phones Are Coming
Apple Just Sued OpenAI, Grok Is Back, and AI Phones Are Coming
article 2026-07-14 Video

Apple Just Sued OpenAI, Grok Is Back, and AI Phones Are Coming

The AI race just got messy. Apple is taking OpenAI to court, GPT-5.6 is going head-to-head with Grok 4.5, Nubia is pushing an AI agent phone, Meta is launching a new image tool, and the chip race is getting even more expensive.

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Read The 40 Under 40 Year I Almost Quit
The 40 Under 40 Year I Almost Quit
leadership-story 2026-07-14

The 40 Under 40 Year I Almost Quit

The recognition came the same year I nearly walked away from tech altogether. A story about burnout, timing, and what actually changed my mind.

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Read The CTO Job Nobody Warns You About
The CTO Job Nobody Warns You About
leadership-story 2026-07-14

The CTO Job Nobody Warns You About

The org chart says I run engineering. Most days, I run risk, trust, and morale. Here's what actually fills a CTO's calendar once the title is real.

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Read Neo Home Robot: The AI Dream Gap Between Promise and Reality
Neo Home Robot: The AI Dream Gap Between Promise and Reality
article 2025-10-29

Neo Home Robot: The AI Dream Gap Between Promise and Reality

The Neo Home Robot promises an AI-powered future where machines handle everyday chores, but reality tells a different story. In this thought-provoking piece, Mahesh Devalla explores the growing gap between AI’s promise and performance, and what it reveals about the future of artificial intelligence and human belief in innovation.

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Read Why I Wrote “The AI Dilemma”
Why I Wrote “The AI Dilemma”
article 2025-10-08

Why I Wrote “The AI Dilemma”

Mahesh Devalla shares why he wrote The AI Dilemma: Why Businesses Still Fail to Embrace AI — a powerful reflection on leadership, courage, and change.

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Read The Next Tech Unicorn Will Be Built by 5 People and 50 AI Agents
The Next Tech Unicorn Will Be Built by 5 People and 50 AI Agents
article 2025-09-14

The Next Tech Unicorn Will Be Built by 5 People and 50 AI Agents

AI agents are transforming startups and the future of business. OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta are driving AI innovation with conversational AI, automation, voice-first AI, and digital transformation. The next unicorn startup will be powered by AI agents, reshaping growth, work, and global technology

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Read When Websites Start Talking Back: The Rise of Voice Agents
When Websites Start Talking Back: The Rise of Voice Agents
article 2025-09-01

When Websites Start Talking Back: The Rise of Voice Agents

AI voice agents are transforming the future of the web by turning websites and apps into ai conversations. With OpenAI advancing real-time voice tech and Microsoft embedding AI into everyday apps, the shift to conversational AI and voice-first interfaces is redefining the future of AI innovation and human interaction.

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Read Why the Next Big AI Breakthrough Won’t Be a Model
Why the Next Big AI Breakthrough Won’t Be a Model
article 2025-08-26

Why the Next Big AI Breakthrough Won’t Be a Model

The next big AI breakthrough will not come from bigger models. Real transformation will come from data, infrastructure, trust, and adoption. Learn why most GenAI projects fail, where true ROI is emerging, and what leaders must focus on to scale the future of artificial intelligence.

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Read MIT Finds 95% of GenAI Projects Fail: Really?
MIT Finds 95% of GenAI Projects Fail: Really?
article 2025-08-20

MIT Finds 95% of GenAI Projects Fail: Really?

MIT reports 95% of GenAI projects fail, raising questions for businesses and investors. The real story is not failure but transformation. Discover why most pilots stumble, where the 5% deliver ROI, and what it means for the future of AI in enterprise, leadership strategy, and long-term adoption.

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Read Apple’s AI Gamble: Can Cupertino Catch Up?
Apple’s AI Gamble: Can Cupertino Catch Up?
article 2025-08-17

Apple’s AI Gamble: Can Cupertino Catch Up?

The future of Apple AI as the company moves toward AppleGPT, advanced Siri features, and privacy-first innovation. Discover Apple’s current strategy, real-world AI use cases in health, accessibility, and creativity, and the challenges it faces against Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI in shaping the next era of artificial intelligence.

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Read Before You Complain About GPT-5, Read This
Before You Complain About GPT-5, Read This
article 2025-08-10

Before You Complain About GPT-5, Read This

Discover how ChatGPT-5 is transforming industries with real-world use cases in business, education, healthcare, and creative fields. Explore its industry impact, breakthrough capabilities, and key issues sparking debate. Learn why GPT-5’s progress matters more than perfection, and what its launch means for the future of AI adoption.

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Read The AI Layer That Will Replace Middle Management
The AI Layer That Will Replace Middle Management
article 2025-07-27

The AI Layer That Will Replace Middle Management

ChatGPT agents are no longer assistants. They are transforming how businesses operate by handling complex tasks, automating workflows, and replacing traditional coordination layers. This article explores how forward-thinking companies are adopting AI agents to drive speed, scale, and efficiency across their operations.

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Read ChatGPT Agents Are Outpacing Companies That Are Still Debating Use Cases
ChatGPT Agents Are Outpacing Companies That Are Still Debating Use Cases
article 2025-07-20

ChatGPT Agents Are Outpacing Companies That Are Still Debating Use Cases

ChatGPT agents are changing business forever. From real-time web browsing to automated workflows and decision-making, they are helping companies move faster and operate smarter. Discover how top organizations worldwide are using AI agents to stay ahead while others are still stuck in strategy mode.

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Read The Top AI Models of 2025: How Do They Compare?
The Top AI Models of 2025: How Do They Compare?
article 2025-01-30

The Top AI Models of 2025: How Do They Compare?

The AI race is accelerating in 2025! DeepSeek R1, GPT-4, Google Gemini, and Claude are competing for dominance in reasoning, NLP, and multimodal AI. Discover how these top AI models compare and which one leads the future of artificial intelligence.

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Read Will OpenAI’s Sora (AI-Generated Videos) Kill Creativity?
Will OpenAI’s Sora (AI-Generated Videos) Kill Creativity?
article 2025-01-05

Will OpenAI’s Sora (AI-Generated Videos) Kill Creativity?

If AI can generate stunning videos in minutes, do we still need filmmakers, editors, or creatives? OpenAI’s Sora is changing the game but is it innovation or the end of human creativity?

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