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AI Business Magazine
Wednesday · 30 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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    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

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI business landscape is marked by strategic acquisitions, regulatory developments, and industry collaborations shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

  1. Strategy

    Meta Launches 'Muse for Small Business' to Diversify AI Offerings

    Meta introduces 'Muse for Small Business,' extending its AI agent to support small enterprises, aiming to diversify its AI portfolio and tap into a new market segment.

    Axios
  2. Regulation

    OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Release Amid Security Concerns

    OpenAI postpones the launch of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, due to security issues, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on safety in AI development.

    AP News
  3. Deals

    AMD Acquires Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 Billion

    AMD announces the acquisition of World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, for $8.2 billion, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities and research initiatives.

    The CODEW
  4. Regulation

    Trump and Tech CEOs Convene to Discuss AI Policy and Safety

    President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and leading tech CEOs meet to address AI policy, safety, and global competitiveness, highlighting the need for balanced regulation.

    Reuters
  5. Regulation

    AI Industry Leaders Advocate for 'Embedded Evaluators' to Ensure Safety

    CEOs from Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI propose 'embedded evaluators'—external experts within AI companies—to monitor safety practices, aiming to address growing concerns over AI risks.

    The Atlantic
  6. Deals

    Samsung Invests $1 Billion in AI Infrastructure Amid Memory Demand Surge

    Samsung commits $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, joining Nvidia and Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, to meet the escalating demand for AI memory solutions.

    The CODEW
  7. Regulation

    Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes AI Safety Concerns Amid Industry Optimism

    Pope Leo XIV counters President Trump's dismissal of AI safety concerns, advocating for robust regulation and global collaboration to address potential risks.

    AP News
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