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.
AI for business strategy — the operating-model rethink
Enterprise AI is advancing past chatbot technology. Businesses are increasingly implementing AI agents that enable data analysis, conclusions, process activation, and, in certain instances,…
Generative AI is changing how companies create content, write code, work with data, and increase productivity. Technologies (like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini)…
Artificial intelligence has become an assistant in day-to-day operations for many employees today. Writing emails, producing reports, or creating software has become possible thanks…
The tools teams are actually deploying
Who is raising, building and breaking out
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…
Leadership programmes — no coding required
The executive desk, upgraded
CEOs and CAIOs on what is actually working
Real-world enterprise deployments, with the numbers
Saturday, 15 August 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources
Today's briefing highlights significant developments in AI infrastructure financing, market performance, and strategic partnerships.
Nvidia, in collaboration with major Wall Street firms including Apollo, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs, has secured over $500 billion to support the expansion of AI infrastructure for its clients, underscoring the escalating demand for AI computing resources.
Wall Street approached record highs, driven by strong earnings from AI companies like Super Micro Computer and CoreWeave, coupled with a slight decrease in inflation, boosting investor confidence.
Cisco has announced its second annual AI Summit, set for February 3, 2026, in San Francisco, featuring prominent figures such as Jensen Huang of NVIDIA and Sam Altman of OpenAI, aiming to discuss the future of the AI economy.
A new super PAC, 'Leading the Future,' has been established with over $100 million from industry stakeholders to advocate for policies favorable to the AI industry, reflecting growing political engagement in AI policy.
A recent study reveals that AI adoption among S&P 500 firms has more than quadrupled since 2022, with 11% now deeply integrating AI into their business processes, indicating a significant shift towards AI-driven operations.
Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has secured $2 billion in early-stage funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $12 billion.
A new framework for global financial regulatory incident reporting has been proposed to address systemic risks posed by opaque AI systems in capital markets, aiming to enhance transparency and oversight.
