# digital trust

Debates over who controls compute, who captures profits, and how knowledge is governed are intensifying as self-hosted systems gain momentum and proposals to harness idle assets emerge. The collision of a “jobless profit boom” with rising edge capacity and scrutiny of AI knowledge platforms signals a power shift that could reshape bargaining power, regulation, and investment priorities.

Shifts toward ads and adult content in AI assistants are intensifying concerns about authenticity, safety, and product integrity. Business leaders warn that innovation is outpacing customer demand, while hardware performance gains are failing to deliver tangible user value. Aligning AI with human judgment and credible interactions is emerging as the decisive constraint on meaningful adoption.