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Other Tomorrowist Trends in the News: Feb 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 | Olivia Gebreamlak

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Each week, the Tomorrowist team publishes a video podcast and a deep-dive article on a single important trend facing businesses. But business leaders need a holistic view of the changing business landscape. Here are a few stories from around the web focused on other Tomorrowist-worthy trends that readers shouldn’t miss.

The Stock Market Is Always Terrible at Valuing Technology Revolutions (The Guardian)

What to Know: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called DeepSeek’s new AI chatbot “impressive, particularly around what they’re able to deliver for the price”—a striking endorsement considering the technology’s modest $6 million budget. His praise suggests that China’s artificial intelligence capabilities are advancing faster than expected, sparking comparisons to the late-1990s dot-com bubble, where early tech giants—including AOL, Yahoo, and Nokia—ultimately lost their dominance. 

Why It Matters: If high-performing, low-cost AI models can be developed on limited budgets, it challenges the notion that only the biggest spenders will win. Companies betting on first-mover advantage, such as Nvidia and OpenAI, may find that AI’s rapid democratization erodes their dominance faster than expected. In a market already fueled by speculation, DeepSeek’s emergence is a reminder that the next AI winner may not be the one everyone expects. 

How Busyness Became the New Status Symbol (Time)

What to Know: Long ago, leisure—not labor—was a status symbol, with labor only being associated with the poor and meritless. However, in the modern era, particularly in the U.S., long hours and busyness have become the ultimate status symbols. Now, the pendulum may be swinging back, as Generation Z increasingly prioritizes work/life balance and leisure time.

Why It Matters: The way society values work and leisure shapes everything from workplace norms to economic policy. The rise of the “leisure renaissance,” demands for shorter workweeks, and Gen Z’s growing emphasis on work/life balance could redefine professional expectations. If this trend continues, companies may face increasing pressure to offer more flexibility as Gen Z struggles to adjust to the current workforce’s expectations.

Logitech’s Peel-and-Stick Radar Sensors Could Let Companies Invisibly Monitor Their Offices

(The Verge)

What to Know: Logitech, known for its software-enabled hardware solutions, is expanding its workplace management tools with Logitech Spot. This peel-and-stick millimeter wave radar sensor detects human presence and has the potential to transform how companies manage office space. It also monitors key environmental factors such as CO2, humidity, and pressure, helping optimize air quality and energy efficiency by providing valuable workplace insights without invasive surveillance.  

Why It Matters: Office space accounts for 10%-20% of labor costs, yet major companies, including Amazon, are enforcing large-scale return-to-office (RTO) mandates. In the future, devices like Logitech Spot could provide crucial insights into the realities of office space usage, enabling businesses to make more informed decisions about hybrid work policies, RTO mandates, and whether to reduce or expand their office space.

The Americans Pledging to Buy Less—or Even Nothing (The Wall Street Journal)

What to Know: The No-Buy 2025 trend is taking over social media, encouraging people to buy as little as possible. Viral anti-consumerism videos reflect a growing shift—after two years of rising prices and mounting household debt, something had to give.

Why It Matters: The days of consumers chasing the latest trends—regardless of quality—may be fading, prompting companies to reassess their product strategies. This shift in consumer behavior also highlights growing concerns about financial well-being, which may extend to employees as well. Employers, in turn, may face increased pressure to offer fair compensation, benefits, and financial wellness programs to support their workforce.

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