<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">On Sun, 25 May 2025 at 12:29, Adrian Tymes via extropy-chat <<a href="mailto:extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org" target="_blank">extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org</a>> wrote:<br>><br>> And yet, outside of the AI industry, there has been no direct impact yet from last week's changes.<br>><br>> Almost as if these changes weren't actually that important when measured relative to the rest of the world, and this is just another industry breathlessly hyping itself over and over (compare to the previous week, and the one before that), once again.<br>> _______________________________________________<br><br><br>Well, you wouldn't expect last week's announcements to have had much impact yet! :)<br><br>My main interest is AI and advances towards AGI. But I wondered if rapid changes were affecting any other industries.<br>So I asked. :)<br><div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)" class="gmail_default">It seems that there is a lot of rapid change going on everywhere! It is not just the AI industry.</div></div><div>BillK</div><div><br></div><div>Perplexity AI -</div><div><br></div>The global economy witnesses rapid transformation across multiple industries rivaling the pace of AI’s evolution. Cybersecurity is surging due to escalating digital threats, driving innovation in AI-powered fraud detection and IoT security solutions. Blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrencies, revolutionizing sectors like finance (via decentralized platforms) and supply chains through transparent smart contracts. Healthcare is being reshaped by telemedicine, AI-driven drug discovery, and personalized genomics, while renewable energy accelerates with advancements in solar/wind tech, battery storage, and smart grid systems.<br><br>Fintech disrupts traditional banking through decentralized finance and AI-driven investment tools, while e-commerce evolves via augmented reality shopping and hyper-personalized subscription models. Transportation innovations include autonomous vehicles and electric mobility infrastructure, while logistics leverages robotics and blockchain for optimized supply chains. Education and workforce development prioritize AI-powered adaptive learning and VR-based training to address skill gaps in fast-changing industries.<br><br>Common drivers include technological convergence (AI, IoT, big data), sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer expectations. These sectors exemplify how cross-industry innovation, regulatory adaptation, and investment in emerging technologies are redefining global business landscapes at unprecedented speeds. Success in this environment demands agility, continuous upskilling, and strategic integration of transformative technologies.<br>________________________________<br><br><br><br> <br></div>
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