For all the conversation about AI, I think we are still missing the most important question: how does it actually make life better for people?For a long time, the major AI advancements have been in the digital world: content, chat interfaces, copilots, productivity. But the more important shift may be happening somewhere else.At #Evolve2026 in Miami – Sand Technologies' annual tech summit – what stood out to me about Fred Swaniker's keynote speech was the idea of physical AI: using AI to sense, ...

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We are now at a period where you're going to need to be a continuous learner. 🧠We have reached a massive inflection point in AI. We are moving beyond simple chatbots into the era of Physical AI—where intelligence meets our most critical physical infrastructure. The stakes couldn't be higher—especially when it comes to protecting our water systems. 💧The recent sessions at Evolve 2026, particularly the "AI & the Future of Water" panel, brought this into sharp focus. By deploying sensors and "dig ...

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As I watch #CERAWeek 2026 unfold in Houston this week, one theme stands out for me: AI is pulling the energy and tech worlds together in real time. The current geopolitical scene and impacted energy supply are pushing companies to operate more efficiently, emit less, and cut costs. The question is no longer "if" we operationalize AI across asset-heavy systems, but "how fast" and "how thoughtfully" we do it. Those same themes were front and center at Sand Technologies' #Evolve2026 event in Miami ...

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