/* ==========================================================================
   AI PREMIUM — design tokens + animation layer, scoped to the 13 AI pages.
   Loaded after styles.css/glass-effects.css, so rules here intentionally
   override shared component classes (.icon-card, .btn, etc.) — only on the
   pages that include this file. Nothing here should be assumed elsewhere.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ai-bg: #050505;
  --ai-bg-soft: #131315;
  --ai-blue: #FA9800;
  --ai-purple: #FA9800;
  --ai-pink: #d678a0;
  --ai-radius: 18px;
  --ai-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --ai-glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --ai-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --ai-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ---------- Animated gradient hero background ---------- */
.ai-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 65% at 78% 55%, rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.16) 0%, rgba(250, 152, 0, 0) 65%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 26% 24%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ai-bg) 0%, #0c0c0e 30%, #131315 58%, #0a0a0b 100%);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 220% 220%;
  animation: aiGradientShift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aiGradientShift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0%, 0% 0%, 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 0% 0%, 0% 0%, 100% 50%; }
}

/* ---------- Floating glow particles (CSS-only, no canvas) ---------- */
.ai-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.ai-particle {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x, 50%);
  top: var(--y, 50%);
  width: var(--size, 4px);
  height: var(--size, 4px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(250, 152, 0, 0) 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.5);
  animation: aiFloat var(--dur, 14s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
@keyframes aiFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.25; }
  50% { transform: translate(var(--drift-x, 24px), var(--drift-y, -34px)); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* ---------- Hero art: mouse-parallax handled in JS via CSS custom props ---------- */
.ai-hero__art {
  transform: translate3d(calc(var(--mx, 0) * 1px), calc(var(--my, 0) * 1px), 0);
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ai-ease);
}

/* ---------- Headline load-in animation ---------- */
.ai-hero__title, .ai-hero__eyebrow, .ai-hero__desc, .ai-hero__cta, .ai-hero__facts {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: aiFadeUp 0.8s var(--ai-ease) forwards;
}
.ai-hero__eyebrow { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.ai-hero__title { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.ai-hero__desc:nth-of-type(1) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.ai-hero__desc:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.ai-hero__cta { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.ai-hero__facts { animation-delay: 0.56s; }
@keyframes aiFadeUp {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- Glow CTA buttons ---------- */
.ai-hero__btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ai-ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ai-ease);
}
.ai-hero__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.ai-hero__btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx, 50%) var(--gy, 50%), rgba(250,152,0,0.25) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-hero__btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Glass cards: glow border + lift on hover ---------- */
.icon-card,
.ai-pillars__card,
.faq-item,
.tech-stack__pill,
.example-block__narrative,
.example-block__deliverables li {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ai-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ai-ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ai-ease);
}
.icon-card:hover,
.ai-pillars__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -24px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.2);
}
.icon-card:hover .icon-card__icon { animation: aiIconFloat 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes aiIconFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg); }
}
.example-block__deliverables li:hover { border-color: rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.4); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Magnetic buttons (JS sets --mx/--my via transform below) ---------- */
.magnetic-btn { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ai-ease); will-change: transform; }

/* ---------- Ripple click effect ---------- */
.ai-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.35);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: aiRipple 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes aiRipple {
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- GSAP ScrollTrigger reveal states ---------- */
[data-ai-anim] { opacity: 0; }
[data-ai-anim="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(28px); }
[data-ai-anim="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(-28px); }
[data-ai-anim="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(28px); }
[data-ai-anim="scale-in"] { transform: scale(0.94); }
.ai-anim-ready [data-ai-anim] { transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ai-ease), transform 0.7s var(--ai-ease); }
.no-js [data-ai-anim],
[data-ai-anim].ai-anim-done { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Reduced motion: kill everything decorative ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ai-hero { animation: none; }
  .ai-particle { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; }
  .ai-hero__art { transition: none; transform: none !important; }
  .ai-hero__title, .ai-hero__eyebrow, .ai-hero__desc, .ai-hero__cta, .ai-hero__facts {
    animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none;
  }
  .icon-card:hover .icon-card__icon { animation: none; }
  [data-ai-anim] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .magnetic-btn { transition: none; transform: none !important; }
  .ai-ripple { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-particles { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- ROI-failures list ---------- */
.ai-failures { position: relative; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 40px; overflow: hidden; }
.ai-failures::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.08) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-failures__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 0 44px; }
.ai-failures__head h2 { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-failures__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-600); }
.ai-failures__list { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ai-failures__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--ai-radius, 18px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -12px rgba(12,12,14,0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ai-ease, cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.ai-failures__item:nth-child(1) { border-top-color: #FFB74D; }
.ai-failures__item:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: #FF8A65; }
.ai-failures__item:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: #F4A261; }
.ai-failures__item:nth-child(4) { border-top-color: #E76F51; }
.ai-failures__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 55px -26px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.3);
}
.ai-failures__item:hover { border-top-width: 3px; }
.ai-failures__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(250,152,0,0.16) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0.06) 100%);
  color: #d97706;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ai-ease, ease);
}
.ai-failures__item:hover .ai-failures__icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.ai-failures__item h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-failures__item p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--gray-600); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-failures__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ai-failures { padding: 56px 20px; }
  .ai-failures__item { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 24px; }
}

/* ---------- Tools & technologies chip groups ---------- */
.ai-toolstack {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px 90px;
}
.ai-toolstack > h2 { margin: 0 0 40px; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-toolstack__group { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.ai-toolstack__label {
  display: block;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
.ai-toolstack__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ai-toolstack__chip {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ai-toolstack__chip:hover { border-color: rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.45); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -16px rgba(250, 152, 0, 0.3); }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ai-toolstack { padding: 0 20px 60px; }
}

/* ---------- AI wheel diagram (hero art replacement) ---------- */
.ai-wheel { position: relative; width: 520px; max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; margin: 0 auto; }
.ai-wheel__rings {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    repeating-radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.14) 0px, rgba(250,152,0,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.ai-wheel__svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ai-wheel__center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 34%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #131315 0%, #08080a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250,152,0,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px 6px rgba(250,152,0,0.18), inset 0 0 30px rgba(250,152,0,0.08);
}
.ai-wheel__center strong { font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.ai-wheel__center span { margin-top: 4px; font-size: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 12px); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,152,0,0.85); }
.ai-wheel__node {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 108px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ai-wheel__node-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0c0c0e;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250,152,0,0.45);
  color: #fA9800;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ai-ease), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ai-wheel__node:hover .ai-wheel__node-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px 4px rgba(250,152,0,0.4);
}
.ai-wheel__node-label { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.ai-wheel__node:hover .ai-wheel__node-label { color: #fff; }

/* Gentle, staggered float — like a starfield, not synchronized */
.ai-wheel__node { animation: aiWheelFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(2) { animation-duration: 4.2s; animation-delay: -0.6s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(3) { animation-duration: 5.6s; animation-delay: -1.4s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(4) { animation-duration: 4.6s; animation-delay: -2.3s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(5) { animation-duration: 5.2s; animation-delay: -0.2s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(6) { animation-duration: 4.9s; animation-delay: -3.1s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(7) { animation-duration: 5.4s; animation-delay: -1.8s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(8) { animation-duration: 4.4s; animation-delay: -2.7s; }
@keyframes aiWheelFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-9px); }
}
.ai-wheel__node-icon { animation: aiWheelTwinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(2) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 2.8s; animation-delay: -0.4s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(3) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 3.8s; animation-delay: -1.1s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(4) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 3s; animation-delay: -2s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(5) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 3.6s; animation-delay: -0.7s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(6) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 3.2s; animation-delay: -2.4s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(7) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 3.9s; animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.ai-wheel__node:nth-child(8) .ai-wheel__node-icon { animation-duration: 2.9s; animation-delay: -2.9s; }
@keyframes aiWheelTwinkle {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250,152,0,0); border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.45); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(250,152,0,0.35); border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.75); }
}
/* Slow orbit on the background rings for a cosmic feel */
.ai-wheel__rings { animation: aiWheelSpin 60s linear infinite; }
@keyframes aiWheelSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ai-wheel__node, .ai-wheel__node-icon, .ai-wheel__rings { animation: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-wheel { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; }
  .ai-wheel__node { width: 78px; }
  .ai-wheel__node-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .ai-wheel__node-label { font-size: 10px; }
}

/* ---------- AI implementation roadmap ---------- */
.ai-roadmap { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 90px 40px; }
.ai-roadmap__head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 48px; text-align: center; }
.ai-roadmap__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-roadmap__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-600); }
.ai-roadmap__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.ai-roadmap__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--ai-radius, 18px);
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ai-ease), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.ai-roadmap__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.35); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(250,152,0,0.3); }
.ai-roadmap__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #241500;
}
.ai-roadmap__item:nth-child(1) .ai-roadmap__num { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffd699 0%, #FA9800 100%); }
.ai-roadmap__item:nth-child(2) .ai-roadmap__num { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffc678 0%, #f28c00 100%); }
.ai-roadmap__item:nth-child(3) .ai-roadmap__num { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffb85c 0%, #e37e00 100%); }
.ai-roadmap__item:nth-child(4) .ai-roadmap__num { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffaa40 0%, #d47100 100%); }
.ai-roadmap__item:nth-child(5) .ai-roadmap__num { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ff9d29 0%, #c46600 100%); }
.ai-roadmap__item h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-roadmap__item p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--gray-600); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-roadmap { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-roadmap__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- AI strategy path (11-step zigzag timeline) ---------- */
.ai-strategy-path {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 600px;
  padding: 90px 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}
.ai-strategy-path__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  max-width: 140%;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(250,152,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-strategy-path__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.ai-strategy-path__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-strategy-path__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-600); }
.ai-strategy-path__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ai-strategy-path__row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 56px; position: relative; }
.ai-strategy-path__row--reverse { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.ai-strategy-path__step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 1; position: relative; }
.ai-strategy-path__step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: calc(50% + 22px);
  width: calc(100% - 44px);
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--line);
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-strategy-path__row--reverse .ai-strategy-path__step::before { left: auto; right: calc(50% + 22px); }
.ai-strategy-path__step:last-child::before,
.ai-strategy-path__row--reverse .ai-strategy-path__step:first-child::before { display: none; }
.ai-strategy-path__pill {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(12,12,14,0.4);
}
.ai-strategy-path__label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; color: var(--gray-700); max-width: 130px; line-height: 1.4; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-strategy-path { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-strategy-path__row, .ai-strategy-path__row--reverse { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
  .ai-strategy-path__step::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Assist banners (parallelogram list) ---------- */
.ai-assist-banners { position: relative; min-height: 600px; padding: 90px 40px; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.ai-assist-banners__head { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.ai-assist-banners__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-assist-banners__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.ai-assist-banners__item {
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(3% 0%, 100% 0%, 97% 100%, 0% 100%);
  padding: 30px 60px 30px 40px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ai-ease, ease);
}
.ai-assist-banners__item:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.ai-assist-banners__item:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffc078 0%, #FA9800 100%); }
.ai-assist-banners__item:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff9d6c 0%, #e8590c 100%); }
.ai-assist-banners__item:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffb84d 0%, #d9740a 100%); }
.ai-assist-banners__num { font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; opacity: 0.55; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ai-assist-banners__item p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ai-assist-banners { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-assist-banners__item { clip-path: none; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
}

/* ---------- Enterprise AI evolution (dark step chain) ---------- */
.ai-evolution {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 600px;
  padding: 90px 40px;
  background: #0a0a0b;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ai-evolution__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  max-width: 160%;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(250,152,0,0.14) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-evolution__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.ai-evolution__head span { display: block; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #FA9800; }
.ai-evolution__head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: #fff; }
.ai-evolution__row { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ai-evolution__step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 150px; }
.ai-evolution__step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: calc(50% + 50px);
  width: calc(100% - 100px);
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(250,152,0,0.35);
}
.ai-evolution__step:last-child::after { display: none; }
.ai-evolution__circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(250,152,0,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.16) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 72%);
  color: #FA9800;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ai-ease, ease), border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.ai-evolution__step:hover .ai-evolution__circle { transform: scale(1.08); border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.9); }
.ai-evolution__label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.ai-evolution__desc { font-size: 12px; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 130px; line-height: 1.4; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-evolution { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-evolution__row { flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; }
  .ai-evolution__step::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Implementation pipeline (4-step, dark) ---------- */
.ai-pipeline { position: relative; min-height: 600px; padding: 90px 40px; background: #0a0a0b; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.ai-pipeline__glow {
  position: absolute; top: -10%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px; max-width: 160%; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(250,152,0,0.14) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-pipeline__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.ai-pipeline__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: #fff; }
.ai-pipeline__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.ai-pipeline__row { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center; gap: 0; max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ai-pipeline__card { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; max-width: 250px; border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 22px; color: #fff; }
.ai-pipeline__card:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffc078 0%, #FA9800 100%); }
.ai-pipeline__card:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffb199 0%, #e8590c 100%); }
.ai-pipeline__card:nth-child(5) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffd591 0%, #d9740a 100%); }
.ai-pipeline__card:nth-child(7) { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ff9d6c 0%, #c2410c 100%); }
.ai-pipeline__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius: 13px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ai-pipeline__card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }
.ai-pipeline__card p { margin: 0; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.6; opacity: 0.92; }
.ai-pipeline__step {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250,152,0,0.8);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ai-pipeline { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-pipeline__row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .ai-pipeline__step { padding: 10px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Benefits hub-and-spoke ---------- */
.ai-benefits {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding: 80px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(247,247,248,0.97) 0%, rgba(247,247,248,0.88) 55%, rgba(247,247,248,0.7) 100%),
    url('../AI%20Product%20development.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
}
.ai-benefits__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 50px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.ai-benefits__hub {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px -22px rgba(12,12,14,0.18);
}
.ai-benefits__hub svg { color: #FA9800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ai-benefits__hub strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; }
/* Bridge line from hub to the list's spine, anchored at the vertical
   midpoint of the (odd-numbered, 5-item) list so it lines up with the
   middle item regardless of exact list height. */
.ai-benefits__hub::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -50px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(250,152,0,0.5), rgba(250,152,0,0.25));
}
.ai-benefits__list { position: relative; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding-left: 26px; }
.ai-benefits__list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,152,0,0.5) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0.15) 100%);
}
.ai-benefits__item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.ai-benefits__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -26px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(250,152,0,0.35);
}
.ai-benefits__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1.5px solid; background: #fff; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ai-ease, ease); }
.ai-benefits__item:hover .ai-benefits__icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ai-benefits__item span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ai-benefits { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-benefits__inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ---------- Traditional vs AI/ML comparison ---------- */
.ai-compare { min-height: 600px; padding: 90px 40px; background: #fff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.ai-compare__head { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.ai-compare__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--ink); }
.ai-compare__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--gray-600); }
.ai-compare__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ai-compare__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.ai-compare__center {
  width: 128px; height: 128px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -14px rgba(12,12,14,0.35);
}
.ai-compare__col--old .ai-compare__center { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #9ca3af 0%, #4b5563 100%); }
.ai-compare__col--new .ai-compare__center { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffb84d 0%, #FA9800 100%); }
.ai-compare__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.ai-compare__tag { padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-align: center; min-width: 128px; }
.ai-compare__col--old .ai-compare__tag { background: #6b7280; }
.ai-compare__col--new .ai-compare__tag { background: #e8590c; }
.ai-compare__vs { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-400); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .ai-compare { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .ai-compare__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-compare__vs { transform: rotate(90deg); margin: 8px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Section-boundary glow bleed ----------
   The dark sections (pipeline, wheel-hero) previously cut hard against the
   light sections around them. A soft blurred glow straddling each boundary
   (half above, half below) reads as an ambient light source instead of a
   hard edge — cheap to do, no layout impact since it's absolutely
   positioned and pointer-events:none. */
.ai-pipeline,
.ai-hero--wheel { isolation: isolate; }
.ai-pipeline::before,
.ai-pipeline::after,
.ai-hero--wheel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70%;
  max-width: 900px;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(250,152,0,0.16) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 75%);
  filter: blur(6px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-pipeline::before { top: -45px; }
.ai-pipeline::after { bottom: -45px; }
.ai-hero--wheel::before { top: -45px; }

/* Ambient warmth on the two plainer light sections, matching the glow
   language used everywhere else on this page instead of sitting flat. */
.ai-benefits, .ai-compare { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ai-benefits::before, .ai-compare::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.07) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-benefits__inner, .ai-compare__head, .ai-compare__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Value strip: dark value-prop band right under the hero ---------- */
.value-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ai-bg) 0%, #0c0c0e 60%, #101012 100%);
  padding: 80px 40px 0;
}
.value-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.12) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.value-strip__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.value-strip__head { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 44px; }
.value-strip__kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 7px 15px 7px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}
.value-strip__kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime);
  box-shadow: 0 0 9px 2px rgba(250,152,0,0.75);
  flex: none;
}
.value-strip__head h2 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.18; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -1px; color: #fff; }
.value-strip__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.value-strip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.value-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--ai-glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ai-glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--ai-radius);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ai-ease), background 0.4s var(--ai-ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ai-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ai-ease);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: var(--ai-glass-bg-hover);
  border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 56px -28px rgba(250,152,0,0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(250,152,0,0.14);
}
.value-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(250,152,0,0.24), rgba(250,152,0,0.06));
  color: var(--lime);
}
.value-card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.value-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.6px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); }
.value-strip .counters { padding: 0 0 80px; }
.value-strip .counters__inner {
  border-color: var(--ai-glass-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
}
.value-strip .counter { border-right-color: var(--ai-glass-border); }
.value-strip .counter:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.value-strip .counter__value { color: #fff; }
.value-strip .counter__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .value-strip { padding: 60px 20px 0; }
  .value-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .value-strip .counters__inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .value-strip .counter { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ai-glass-border); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .value-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-strip .counters__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Capability tabs: ambient glow + numbered tabs/steps ---------- */
.cap-tabs { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cap-tabs::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -25%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.08) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cap-tabs__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; border-color: rgba(250,152,0,0.18); }
.cap-tab { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.cap-tab__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12,12,14,0.06);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ai-ease), color 0.25s var(--ai-ease);
}
.cap-tab.is-active .cap-tab__num { background: var(--lime); color: #fff; }
.cap-panel__step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(250,152,0,0.16), rgba(250,152,0,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(250,152,0,0.28);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #a15c00;
}
.cap-panel__step::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime);
  flex: none;
}

/* ---------- Compare: ambient glow, icon badges, VS divider ---------- */
.compare { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.compare::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -22%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,152,0,0.07) 0%, rgba(250,152,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.compare__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.compare__cols { position: relative; }
.compare__vs {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(12,12,14,0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
.compare__col h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.compare__col-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.compare__col--bad .compare__col-icon { background: rgba(107,107,112,0.12); color: var(--gray-500); }
.compare__col--good .compare__col-icon { background: rgba(250,152,0,0.16); color: #a15c00; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .compare__vs { display: none; }
}