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AI Business Magazine
Wednesday · 16 September 2026 · For CxOs & senior leaders
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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

Who is raising, building and breaking out

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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…

By LisaDavisIndia·1 month ago
  1. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

    The AI Operations Role Every Company Will Be Forced to Create

    By Maya Richardson · 2 months ago
  2. Start-ups

    Trending AI Startups for August 2026

    By LisaDavisIndia · 2 months ago
  3. Start-ups

    Trending AI Startups for July 2026

    By LisaDavisIndia · 3 months ago
  4. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

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

    By Maya Richardson · 3 months ago
  5. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

    How AI Agent Memory Costs Enterprise Teams Thousands

    By Maya Richardson · 4 months ago

Executive AI Courses

Leadership programmes — no coding required

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AI in the Wild

Exactly how real companies are doing it

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Interviews

CEOs and CAIOs on what is actually working

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Case Studies

Real-world enterprise deployments, with the numbers

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Conferences & Summits

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    Conferences

    The AI Conferences Quietly Influencing Enterprise Strategy This Year

    By Rachel Morgan · 3 weeks ago
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    Conferences

    The AI Events That Will Define 2026

    By Rachel Morgan · 2 months ago
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    Conferences

    Where AI Leaders Meet: Top AI Events May 2026

    By Rachel Morgan · 4 months ago

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AI Daily Briefing

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI Business Daily Briefing covers significant developments in AI regulation, corporate strategies, and market impacts.

  1. Strategy

    Microsoft Introduces 'Humanist AI' Code of Conduct

    Microsoft has unveiled a 'Humanist AI' code of conduct, emphasizing that human well-being should take precedence over competitive AI advancements, potentially leading to a more cautious approach in AI development.

    Axios
  2. Deals

    Gates Foundation Commits $1 Billion to Expand AI Access

    The Gates Foundation has pledged $1 billion over two years to enhance AI access in underserved communities, aiming to mitigate global inequalities exacerbated by AI.

    AP News
  3. Markets

    Global Stock Markets Decline Amid AI Development Concerns

    Global stock markets have mostly declined, with AI stocks leading the downturn, following calls from industry leaders for a slowdown in AI development due to safety concerns.

    AP News
  4. Regulation

    Anthropic CEO Urges AI Industry to Slow Development

    Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has called for a deceleration in AI development to allow safety measures to catch up, warning of potential risks if the current pace continues.

    AP News
  5. Regulation

    Iran and Houthi Rebels Misuse Anthropic's Claude AI

    A report reveals that Iran and Houthi rebels have exploited Anthropic's Claude AI for military purposes, including targeting U.S. warships and developing hypersonic missiles.

    Tom's Hardware
  6. Deals

    OpenAI Acquires Glass Imaging to Enhance AI Capabilities

    OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a smartphone camera startup, to bolster its AI capabilities, signaling a strategic move to integrate advanced imaging technologies.

    The CODEW
  7. Regulation

    President Trump Rejects AI Development Pause Amid Competition

    President Trump has dismissed calls for a pause in AI development, emphasizing the need to maintain U.S. dominance over China in AI advancements.

    Le Monde
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