Every revolutionary technology begins with excitement… and fear. The printing press, electricity, automobiles, personal computers, and the Internet all changed civilization. Artificial intelligence may simply be the next chapter in a very old story.
Most “overnight successes” take years to build. From Amazon and Starbucks to YouTubers, authors, and bloggers, the public usually arrives long after the hard work has begun.
Amazon spent years losing money while critics questioned its future. Here’s how the world’s largest online retailer survived long enough to become Amazon.