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Transition from Thinking Machines to Living Systems: Experimental Ideas from the AI Sector

What IBM’s Confluent Acquisition Signals About the Future of Enterprise AI

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Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Dec 19, 2025
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If you follow technology closely, you may have noticed IBM’s recent acquisition of Confluent. In the days following the announcement, I received a steady stream of questions from clients, collaborators, and technology-focused readers asking why this move mattere…

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