The headlines hit like a thunderbolt this week: "MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing." [1] For most executives, this was shocking news. For us at HIVE, it was validation of what we've been shouting from every stage, boardroom, and conference hall for years: AI doesn't fail because of technology, it fails because of humans.

While the tech world scrambled to explain away MIT's damning findings from their "GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025" report, I was standing at a VISIT DENVER board retreat, delivering the same message I've been sharing with Fortune 500 leaders working tio implement AI: The price of knowledge is now ZERO and the value of wisdom is priceless, and wisdom comes from understanding the human element that everyone else ignores.

"The cost of knowledge in the age of AI is now zero. The value of wisdom, which is to say applied knowledge over time, is now astronomical."

That's how I start nearly every keynote, because it sets the frame for what's really happening. For centuries, knowledge was the asset that set you apart. It was scarce. It was expensive. It was the gatekeeper to opportunity. If you had the right degree, access to the right books, or the right networks, you held the advantage. You went to school, memorized facts, practiced the application of those facts and worked to keep yourself up to date with more knowledge. Grades mattered. And education went unchanged structurally.

That era is gone.

AI has demolished the barriers to knowledge. In seconds, anyone can summon legal precedents, market data, psychological frameworks, or business strategies. What once required years of study and libraries of reference material is now available at the push of a button. Knowledge has been commoditized. Its cost is effectively zero. Your degree or degrees, your schooling, your hard work to memorize all those facts, all of it, holds no further value.

But wisdom? Wisdom is more valuable than ever.

The Frictionless Future Is Not Optional

What we’re seeing is not just a shift in marketing, this is only the beginning, it’s a full-system upheaval. The old ways of working, building, selling, and growing have been exposed. They were bloated, slow, and built on games of confusion. AIOS doesn’t just change your marketing, it challenges your operating system.

The businesses that win next aren’t the ones with the most content. They’re the ones with the least friction between idea and execution, between customer and solution, between question and answer.

This isn’t about optimization. This is about liberation.

Useless friction is the enemy.

And we’re coming for all of it.

The prediction I made in May is now reality. The federal government just declared war on state AI regulations, and your business is caught in the crossfire.

Back in May, I warned you that Colorado's AI regulations would destroy the state's business future. I wrote: "As of Feb, 2026, this bill will be in effect and Colorado will lose its seat at the AI table and the future. At that point, we might as well all ride horses to work and unplug our internet connections, because that's effectively what this bill is asking us to do."

This week, President Trump proved me right in the most dramatic way possible.

When The Denver Gazette reported that fewer people, by tens of thousands, are moving to metro Denver, with net migration dropping a staggering 69.6% since 2015, it became clear that America's Mile High City faces an unprecedented crisis of identity and direction.

It was the last year of my grandfather's life. My dad and I went out to his place deep in the southern part of Appalachia, on the West Virginia and Virginia border. We were at his house, the one he built with his own two hands. He was moving slower, as one does when they have a brain tumor that will end their life shortly, but he was still sharp. Still proud. He wanted to show us something.

Raise your hand if you took a shower today. Keep it up if you streamed Netflix this week. Now keep it up if you drove somewhere you could have walked. Finally, keep it up if you've complained about AI's energy consumption.

When Colorado passed Senate Bill 24-205, the "Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence" law, it was presented as a groundbreaking effort to protect consumers from potential harms of artificial intelligence. As a technology consultant who has worked with businesses of all sizes across Colorado for over fifteen years, I feel compelled to speak out about the troubling reality behind this legislation.

As a father of four children, this bill sends a chilling message: my kids have no future in Colorado. If we allow this legislation to pass in its current form, we're telling the next generation of innovators, builders, and creators that they need to look elsewhere to pursue their dreams."

In a landmark move that's reverberating across the global technology landscape, the United Arab Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Plus subscriptions to its entire population. This isn't just another tech announcement—it's a declaration of national intent. With this single strategic decision, the Emirates has transformed AI from a luxury tool into essential public infrastructure, available to every citizen regardless of economic status.

I'll cut to the hard truth you may not be ready to face: We waste time on the superfluous at such a level that we can't engage with each other for joy, productivity, or even decent debate. The world is noisier than ever.

AI has become the hottest buzzword in tourism, with countless platforms touting data lakes, AI chatbots, and SEO optimization as the keys to future success. But here’s the truth no one’s talking about: When AI does what it’s best at, humans get to do what they’re built for, leading, connecting, and creating. And when misused, it can actually push destinations further away from what travelers crave, authentic human connection and the telling of unique stories in their cities.

The world is buzzing with talk of AI revolutions, virtual reality, and the latest social media trends. Yet, amid the noise, there’s a quiet but powerful rebellion brewing, one that most people aren’t ready for. And if you’re overlooking Gen Z, you’re already behind.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s tempting to believe that a single post on social media, or a quick training session, can inspire real, lasting behavior change. But if you’ve ever scrolled past a motivational quote without a second thought, you know that lasting transformation takes more than fleeting inspiration.