Keen On America That Was The Year in Tech: When Nothing Happened (except Everything, Everywhere, All at Once)
Dec 28, 2025
Keith Teare, a tech entrepreneur and publisher known for his insights on Silicon Valley, discusses the paradox of 2025 as a year where nothing and yet everything happened. He highlights the fading skepticism around LLMs and argues that AI has become as essential as electricity. They predict significant shifts in tech as regulations adapt and funding consolidates among major players. Teare foresees AI transforming customer support, while education must evolve to integrate this technology. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on future developments in AI and tech leadership.
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AI Is Becoming A Taken-For-Granted Utility
- AI has moved past basic skepticism and now contributes broadly across professions and tasks.
- Keith Teare argues intelligence is becoming a utility we increasingly take for granted.
Browser Turns From Screen To Agent
- Browsers are shifting from passive displays to interactive agents that can act on pages.
- Teare notes embedded agents can manipulate spreadsheets and interact with web content directly.
From Panic To Opportunity In Policy
- Policy has shifted from panic about AI safety toward seizing opportunity and clearing friction.
- Teare credits figures like David Sachs for pushing a pro-growth regulatory stance.