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Relating these insights back to Alman’s "gentle singularity," the core message emerges: the pace of AI development is slower and more incremental than many insiders expect. While the technology is advancing—examples include the improvement of autonomous vehicles and generative AI—widespread adoption remains limited.
In fact, data from Fortune 500 companies reveals that only about 20% have officially integrated generative AI technologies into their operations. Despite the capabilities being present, most organizations are still early in the diffusion and saturation curves. Diffusion refers to how quickly innovations spread through a population, and saturation occurs when most potential users have adopted the technology.