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AI Business Magazine
Saturday · 29 August 2026 · For CxOs & senior leaders
The August Issue · Out now

Your Employees Are 5X More Productive With AI — So Where Is the ROI?

This month: why the productivity gains employees feel aren't showing up in company results, the new AI operations role every business will be forced to create, and the tools, courses and events shaping the rest of 2026.

  • Cover StoryWhy Your Employees Are 5X More Productive With AI — But Your Company Sees No ROI
  • FeatureThe AI Operations Role Every Company Will Be Forced to Create
  • Built With AIHow One Company Replaced a $4,000 Support Team With AI Agents
  • Top 10AI Tools for Sales Teams
  • AI Hall of FameThe AI Events That Will Define 2026
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August 2026 · Issue 17

Strategy & Transformation

AI for business strategy — the operating-model rethink

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AI Start-ups & Venture Trends

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AI Daily Briefing

Friday, 28 August 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI Business Daily Briefing highlights significant developments in AI industry growth, strategic partnerships, regulatory actions, and market dynamics.

  1. Strategy

    Nvidia's Dominance in AI Chip Market

    Nvidia has solidified its position as a leading AI chip supplier, generating billions in profits that fuel further investments and partnerships within the AI ecosystem.

    Axios
  2. Regulation

    Europe's AI Act Enters Enforcement Phase

    The European Union's AI Act has transitioned from concept to enforcement, setting comprehensive rules for AI use and potentially influencing global technology regulation.

    Axios
  3. Deals

    Stripe and Advent Terminate PayPal Acquisition Bid

    Stripe and Advent International have ended their $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal, following a rise in PayPal's stock value beyond the offered price.

    Axios
  4. Enterprise

    Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Oppose Autonomous Vehicles

    Rideshare drivers in Atlanta are actively opposing the expansion of autonomous vehicle services, citing reduced earnings and longer wait times.

    Axios
  5. Regulation

    Judge Rules Against Pentagon's Actions Toward Anthropic

    A federal judge ruled in favor of AI company Anthropic, declaring the Pentagon's actions as 'illegal and baseless' in a dispute over AI technology use.

    AP News
  6. Markets

    U.S. Stock Markets Rise Amid Tech Sector Gains

    Major U.S. stock indexes advanced, driven by gains in the technology sector, with Nvidia leading the surge after strong quarterly profits.

    AP News
  7. Strategy

    Salesforce Integrates Anthropic's AI with 'Claudeforce' Initiative

    Salesforce has expanded its collaboration with Anthropic, integrating the Claude AI directly into its services under the new 'Claudeforce' initiative.

    TechRadar
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