2026.40: Dots and Question Marks
THE SO WHAT
When Stratechery bundles Meta’s focus and OpenAI’s direction in a single weekly arc, it’s a cue that the strategic narrative is consolidating around a few platform plays. If you’re building on these ecosystems, track how their stated focus shifts quarter to quarter—it’s the best proxy you have for future platform risk.
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