2026.38: Doomforce
The best Stratechery content from the week of September 14, 2026, including the view from anywhere but San Francisco, the limited potential for a pacing deal, and the Salesforce zag.
This week's Stratechery newsletter focuses on various topics related to AI and technology. The View From Anywhere But San Francisco discusses the uncertainties and frustrations surrounding AI conversations, while Andrew's Sharp Text article, Some of All Fears, advocates for addressing real problems when they exist. The Limited Potential for a Pacing Deal explores China's negotiations over AI development with the United States, and the Salesforce Zag highlights Salesforce's strategic shift towards integrating with AI chatbots.
Stratechery Articles and Updates cover AI's digital limits, OpenAI and Amazon ads in ChatGPT, Walmart's adoption of Apple Pay, and Salesforce's move away from UI as a competitive advantage. The newsletter also features an interview with Joanna Stern about the iPhone Duo and AI for general audiences, along with updates from Stratechery and Sharp China.
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