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Experts are divided on when or if AI will surpass human intelligence (the Singularity). Some predict it's near, others doubt it will happen. While AGI could transform industries, major technical and scientific hurdles remain. Caution and optimism both persist.

In this article I examine whether artificial intelligence poses major existential threats or offers benefits. While experts worry about uncontrollable AGI surpassing humans, others believe AI can partner with humanity to process data and drive productivity responsibly.

The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3, giving companies until 2027 to phase out. This exemplifies why businesses need agility and advanced analytics to navigate regulatory changes, supply disruptions, and economic uncertainty successfully.

World Food Safety Day 2025 emphasizes science's critical role in preventing foodborne illness, but recent Trump administration cuts to FDA and USDA food safety programs seriously undermine protection efforts nationwide.

Supply chains remain broken primarily due to lack of trust and collaboration between companies and internal departments, not technology limitations. While AI advances may help, human collaboration still remains essential.

Smart cities should prioritize people over technology. Success requires focusing on people, processes, and technologies—in that order—to improve quality of life and create places people choose to live.

The debate over processed and ultra-processed foods is overly simplistic. While some UPFs pose health risks, processing itself isn't inherently bad—it's about nutritional content and ingredients, not manufacturing methods.

Strategic planning remains critical for organizational success despite widespread failures. Companies must adopt dynamic, AI-enhanced strategic foresight approaches to anticipate disruptions, explore scenarios, and adapt continuously in an uncertain, volatile business environment.