The New Internet Era
The article discusses the emergence of a new 'Internet Era' driven by advancements in AI technology. It draws parallels between the current AI landscape and the historical Dot-Com Era, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt their strategies. The author argues that success will depend on understanding AI as a tool rather than a standalone focus.
- ▪The current thinking among AI critics suggests we are on the brink of a 'post-bubble' AI phase.
- ▪The author believes that the focus should shift from AI as a standalone entity to its application as part of a broader strategy.
- ▪Historical examples show that technology-focused roles often become obsolete as the technology becomes integrated into everyday operations.
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Things I Think I Think... The New Internet Era Mulling out loud (and defending) why I think the next few years are a new "Internet Era". 31 May 2026 Unless you are not yet old enough to drink, or lived out in a shack above the treeline in a mountain range, you probably remember to some degree the "Internet Era". Also known as the "Dot-Com Era" (along with its closely-released sequel, the "Dot-Bomb Era"), it was a time when the Internet was new, the boundaries were untested, and everyone's credulity was pushed out to the utter limits. The reason I bring this up, of course, is that current thinking among AI critics holds that we are on the cusp of a "post-bubble" AI phase.
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