Retrospective Analysis of Kevin Kelly's 2016 AI Predictions
October 12, 2026
A review of 2016 macro-trends suggesting AI would shift from search to general-purpose cloud intelligences and specialized software brains. The analysis evaluates how close industry trajectories are to the predicted oligarchy of large-scale commercial intelligences.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderIt provides historical context for long-term market shifts toward specialized AI software.
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investorReflecting on these trends helps in evaluating the concentration of AI infrastructure power.