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AI Business Magazine
Thursday · 3 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

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…

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AI Daily Briefing

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI Business Daily Briefing highlights significant developments in AI funding, policy, corporate strategies, and market performance.

  1. Deals

    Aitan Raises $41 Million to Advance Military Robotics

    Defense tech startup Aitan secures $41 million in funding led by Deep33 and Dell Technologies Capital, aiming to expand its 'robotic sovereignty as a service' and 'edge AI weapon systems' for governments, with extensive testing by the Israel Defense Forces.

    Axios
  2. Regulation

    Internal Divisions Emerge in U.S. AI Policy at G20 Summit

    The Trump administration faces internal disagreements over AI policy strategy at the G20 Innovation Ministerial summit, with tensions between the Commerce Department and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, potentially undermining the U.S.'s global AI leadership.

    Axios
  3. Strategy

    OpenAI and Anthropic Prepare for IPOs Amid Strategic Adjustments

    As OpenAI and Anthropic approach major IPOs, both companies adjust their public messaging; OpenAI announces the upcoming release of its Astra model with advanced cybersecurity features, while Anthropic relaxes safeguards in its Mythos and Fable models to enhance customer satisfaction.

    Axios
  4. Strategy

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Hosts Tech Leaders at G20 Innovation Summit

    At the G20 Innovation Summit in Chapel Hill, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick showcases American AI leadership by hosting tech executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, emphasizing a hands-off approach to AI regulation.

    Axios
  5. Enterprise

    AI Enhances Wildfire Management Amid Climate Challenges

    AI technologies are increasingly integral to wildfire management, assisting in detection, monitoring, and strategic decision-making, as researchers explore machine learning applications to optimize firefighting resource allocation.

    Axios
  6. Talent

    AI Integration Reveals Human Expertise Gap in Business

    The adoption of AI in businesses exposes a significant knowledge gap in human expertise, emphasizing the need for organizations to leverage internal skills and build dynamic skills ontologies to effectively implement AI.

    TechRadar
  7. Markets

    Nvidia's Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations Amid AI Growth

    Nvidia reports record-breaking Q2 FY2027 results, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.22 and revenue of $96.2 billion, driven by strong demand for AI chips, leading to a 7.5% increase in after-hours trading.

    MoneyWeek
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