🚀 Major AI Tool & Product Launches (Jan 19, 2026) • IBM Enterprise Advantage service launches — new asset-based AI consulting platform lets enterprises build and scale agentic AI platforms internally across clouds and models (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, watsonx). Why it matters: speeds enterprise AI adoption with governance and reusable assets. • Aibrary rolls out AI Learning Companion update — platform now generates personalized podcasts, “Idea Twin” features, and access to millions of books. Why it matters: signals a shift toward AI-driven lifelong learning companions. • Mercans launches AI-powered workforce & leave management engine — first system to convert raw workforce data into compliant HR outcomes in real time using AI. Why it matters: automation of global workforce compliance may reduce HR overhead worldwide. 🧠 AI Research, Insights & Reports • New Pearson research released at WEF — report finds pairing AI with workforce learning could add up to $4.8T-$6.6T to U.S. economy by 2034. Why it matters: quantifies economic impact when AI adoption is tied to human upskilling. 💼 Tech Industry & Business Moves • Silicon Valley AI storytelling startup FaiBLE Media launches — aims to use AI to decode emotional resonance in narratives and new media experiences. Why it matters: opens new frontier in AI-enhanced creative media. 📊 Market & Industry Sentiment • Survey: Young workers most worried about AI’s impact on jobs — Reuters survey shows younger demographics express higher concern about jobs affected by AI. Why it matters: reflects rising workforce anxiety shaping talent markets. 🏛 Government / Policy (Events That Happened Yesterday) • UK lawmakers call for AI “stress tests” in financial services — cross-party group urges regulators to implement AI oversight tests to prevent consumer harm and systemic risks. Why it matters: pushes concrete policy action on AI risk in critical finance sector. 🌍 World Economic Forum / Davos Tech Developments • e& and IBM unveil enterprise-grade agentic AI partnership — deployment showcased at WEF 2026, embedding AI into governance and compliance systems at enterprise scale. Why it matters: real-world agentic AI moving beyond pilot stages.

if only i could go right back to the start. lots of people talk about the wins in their journey, but i feel as a community, we need to share losses too. to be frank, there are more losses than wins, we can all relate to them. just publishing wins, can be a dangerous game, we need to get around each other. it's a tough journey and much harder when people only share their successes and rub it in. tbh, that's why I'm making this post. I wish someone warned me of these things before i started my ai agency. It would've saved me time, money and a whole tonne of energy. But truth be told, even if someone did tell me: i'm not sure i would've listened. the hype of getting started and my stubbornness might've stopped me but i've found regardless, the best way to learn is to experience the lessons yourself. especially young and hungry dudes. embrace both the ups and downs - understand it's all part of the process. If you embrace your challenges and help people avoid them, this community will be a better place. That's why I'm telling you two things: -actually learn from my mistakes -actually try to apply these lessons to make your life easier i touched on the above in my recent YT video. always here to help gang. both with general biz advice and personal advice. best, Jack :)