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UpScrolled Social App Challenges Big Tech at Web Summit Qatar
Launched last year, UpScrolled has topped app stores in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia with millions of downloads. Founder Issam Hijazi criticizes Big Tech for prioritizing profit over ethics, addiction, and data sales, positioning UpScrolled as user-first with no algorithmic censorship or shadow bans.
The platform emphasizes freedom of expression and encourages logging off, gaining investor interest amid TikTok's US ownership deal concerns.
AI Transforms Every Phase of Software Development Life Cycle
Artificial Intelligence integrates into planning, design, development, testing, and deployment of modern software, recommending scalable architectures early. AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot, used by over 15 million developers in 2025 (up 400% from 2024), generate code, suggest corrections, and aid reviews with 88% retention rate.
Companies like JPMorgan Chase report 10-20% productivity gains from in-house AI assistants.
Deloitte Predicts Agentic AI to Replace Traditional SaaS Apps in 2026
SaaS applications will become smarter, personalized, adaptive, and autonomous, with agentic AI potentially replacing current tools. AI redefines search, business software, and competition, accelerating infrastructure demands and exposing supply chain risks.
Telecoms shift to lifestyle perks, while generative video blurs entertainment lines across platforms.
Lunacal's 2026 Report Ranks Top 5 Calendly Alternatives
Lunacal benchmarks scheduling software by testing real workflows in sales, recruiting, and client teams. The report lists top alternatives to Calendly based on performance in practical use cases.
It provides insights for teams seeking efficient booking solutions amid growing software demands.
GitHub Copilot Boosts Developer Productivity with High Adoption
GitHub Copilot sees 15+ million users by 2025, a 400% rise from 2024, with developers retaining 88% of generated code. ZoomInfo developers report 72% satisfaction, 33% suggestion acceptance, and 20% code line usage.
The tool accelerates coding, reviews, and standards enforcement.
JPMorgan Chase Leverages AI for Software Engineering Gains
JPMorgan's in-house AI coding assistant increases engineer productivity by 10-20%. The bank uses AI across 13 areas, including fraud detection and personalized investing.
This exemplifies enterprise adoption of AI in software development.
Shopify's AI Tools Automate Development and Shopping Experiences
Shopify's Merlin platform and Shopify Magic automate code testing, deployments, and provide tailored recommendations. These tools enhance development pipelines and personalize user shopping.
They demonstrate AI's role in e-commerce software evolution.
AI Drives Hardware Demand and Infrastructure Shifts in 2026
Agentic AI accelerates need for new tech hardware, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities and pushing local tech control. Deloitte highlights AI's impact on business models and digital economy competitiveness.
Infrastructure investments are key for New Zealand and global organizations.
UpScrolled Gains Traction Post-TikTok US Deal Concerns
TikTok's new US majority ownership addresses security but raises user transparency fears, boosting alternatives like UpScrolled. The app's anti-algorithm, ethics-first approach resonates amid Big Tech distrust.
Rapid adoption shows demand for user-centric platforms.
Deloitte Foresees AI Rewriting Search and Enterprise Software Rules
AI reshapes information search, enterprise platforms, and pricing models through 2026. Intelligent agents become central to digital transformation and productivity gains.
Global predictions emphasize practical AI scaling for businesses.
AI Enables Continuous Software Maintenance and Adaptation
AI observes user behavior to make apps resilient, responsive, and secure over time. This cycle of improvement is vital for modern application upkeep.
Businesses partner with AI firms for scalable solutions via platforms like GoodFirms.
Web Summit Qatar Spotlights Ethical Social Media Innovations
At Web Summit Qatar 2026, UpScrolled outlines a profit-over-people critique of Big Tech. Discussions focus on AI, digital regulation, and user wellbeing.
The event underscores space for ethics-driven apps in a consolidating market.