# ​Context Is The Oil Of The AI Economy—And The Basis For New, Intelligent Systems Of Action

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> Published: 2026-07-09 14:15:00+00:00

# Context Is The Oil Of The AI Economy—And The Basis For New, Intelligent Systems Of Action

By Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)For years, business leaders have understood data is the “new oil.” In the age of AI, that premise deserves an update.

For years, business leaders have understood data is the “new oil.” In the age of AI, that premise deserves an update.

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