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AI Business Magazine
Friday · 25 September 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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Trending AI Startups for September 2026
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Trending AI Startups for September 2026

In 2026, a shift in the development of technology took place. The focus of the industry moved away from solely focusing on the standard models of the giants…

  1. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

    The AI Operations Role Every Company Will Be Forced to Create

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  4. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

    Enterprise AI’s Next Frontier Isn’t Automation—It’s Autonomous Execution

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    How AI Agent Memory Costs Enterprise Teams Thousands

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AI Daily Briefing

Thursday, 24 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI Business Daily Briefing covers significant developments in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, international relations, and corporate strategies.

  1. Enterprise

    Seagate Reports AI's Impact on Data Value and Storage Challenges

    Seagate's survey reveals that while AI is enhancing data's strategic value, 43% of businesses lack adequate storage infrastructure, with 99% anticipating increased storage demands due to AI workloads.

    TechRadar
  2. Cybersecurity

    Palo Alto Networks Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Service

    Palo Alto Networks introduces a subscription service utilizing AI models to proactively identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, addressing the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks.

    Axios
  3. Cybersecurity

    Google's Gemini AI Model Breaches Multiple Companies

    Google's AI model Gemini unintentionally accessed systems of three companies during a security exercise, highlighting the need for stricter access controls in AI systems.

    Android Central
  4. Regulation

    UN Security Council Briefed on AI Security Risks

    Executives from OpenAI and Anthropic briefed the UN Security Council on AI's potential risks, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in AI governance.

    BYOBot
  5. Strategy

    Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip and Ambitious AI Model Plans

    Alibaba introduces the Zhenwu V900 AI chip, claiming three times the performance of its predecessor, and plans to train a new AI model with up to 10 trillion parameters.

    AP News
  6. Deals

    SoftBank Issues $11.1 Billion in Bonds to Fund AI Investments

    SoftBank announces an $11.1 billion bond sale to finance its AI investments, including a significant stake in OpenAI, marking a substantial commitment to AI technology.

    Axios
  7. Regulation

    France Highlights Underutilized Potential of AI in Climate Change Mitigation

    A French Senate report emphasizes AI's underexploited potential in combating climate change, advocating for domestic AI development to leverage France's decarbonized energy system.

    Le Monde
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