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future
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Time, Trust and Personalisation to Become Retail's New Currencies by 2047, Say Retail Leaders
At the 4th ETRetail ShopFWD Summit 2026, retail leaders predicted that time, trust and personalisation will become retail's new currencies by 2047. The panel discussed experience as a currency, with Shoppers Stop's personal shoppers contributing 26% of business while making up only 3% of employees.
Technology Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction
In a WIRED book excerpt, Jill Lepore argues that Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and other Silicon Valley billionaires are constructing an 'Artificial State' by misreading science fiction as corporate strategy — from Musk's AI-generated Odyssey to Altman's data-center predictions. She warns that no democratic structures were built to govern AI, and that cautionary tales are being treated as instruction manuals.
Commodities Gene-Edited Seedless Blackberries and Cherries Vie to Reinvent Global Agriculture
Pairwise, a North Carolina startup, is using Crispr gene editing to develop seedless, thornless, higher-yielding blackberry plants, according to WIRED. The company has received more than 50 regulatory approvals for five edited crops in nine countries, but only one product for sale: a blackberry variety in Colombia. Analysts remain reluctant to predict success amid consumer backlash risks.
Technology WIRED Review Finds Most PCs Can't Handle Samsung's 6K Gaming Monitor
According to WIRED's review, Samsung's 32-inch Odyssey G8 G80HS delivers dramatic 6K sharpness, but most PCs cannot drive it at playable frame rates. Even top-tier GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 5090 struggle in demanding games, and older titles face UI scaling issues.
Technology AI-Driven Personalization Now Drives 75% of Meesho Orders, Signals Shift in Consumer Commerce
At the ETRetail E-Commerce and Digital Natives Summit 2026, Meesho's Goyal revealed that over 75% of orders now come from AI-powered personalized feeds. He outlined how AI is shifting commerce from search-led discovery to an intent-first model, with benefits across the value chain including reduced customer acquisition costs and improved inventory planning.
AI-Enabled Scholarly Knowledge Systems Need Cross-Community Collaboration, Researchers Argue
A new manuscript from a community of researchers identifies that despite growing AI tools for scholarly knowledge extraction, many researchers still rely on manual methods due to unfamiliarity or limited access. The rapid increase in publications demands scalable AI approaches, but limited cross-community interaction hinders progress. The paper outlines ways to foster dialogue and shape future research.
Business Lyndon Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for Jersey with focus on investment, housing, and digital growth
Lyndon Farnham, set to remain as Jersey's Chief Minister unopposed, has issued an ambitious vision statement focusing on tackling the cost of living, boosting investment in digital technology and sustainable energy, increasing housing supply, and cutting reliance on consultants. He expects the government to exercise financial responsibility without austerity and aims to strengthen Jersey's international competitiveness.
Technology The Butlerian Jihad Has Begun: Real-World Anti-AI Violence and the Pope's Warning
Last month, Daniel Moreno-Gama attacked Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail, using the Discord handle 'Butlerian Jihadist'. The Pope's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' has been hailed as an anti-AI manifesto, reviving the Dune concept of a holy war against thinking machines. Charles McBryde argues the meme is being misread—it's about domination, not just technology.
Business India's Economic Growth to Lead the World for Two Decades: Goyal
India is poised to remain the world's fastest-growing economy for the next two decades, according to Piyush Goyal. The country's strategic trade agreements and manufacturing capabilities are key drivers of this growth.
Logistics Autonomous Trucks Transform Private Yards
Autonomous trucking is gaining traction in private yards, offering a promising frontier for logistics. With simplified regulations and safer environments, companies like ISEE AI are leading the charge.
Business Productivity: The Key to Dairy Sector's Growth Surge
India's dairy sector faces a challenge as demand outpaces supply, despite being the world's largest milk producer. Enhancing productivity through better nutrition and genetics is essential to meet growing consumption needs.