Top 10 AI news
This Week’s Top 5 Stories in AI
Summary: A roundup of the most important AI news and developments for the week, highlighting key trends and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
SailPoint: Why Identity Is The New Security Frontier
Summary: As AI agents and bots proliferate, SailPoint CISO Rex Booth discusses the growing importance of identity security to counter social engineering threats.
Boom & Crusoe: When Aircraft Innovation Meets Data Centres
Summary: Boom uses supersonic jet engine technology to power AI data centres with natural gas turbines, securing a major Crusoe order and $300m in funding.
Google: The AI Playbook to Streamline ESG Reporting
Summary: Google releases an AI guide to help organizations manage complex sustainability disclosures, improve data quality, and focus on strategic ESG actions.
How SAP Uses AI to Strengthen ESG and Nature Solutions
Summary: SAP leverages AI to enhance ESG performance and support nature-based solutions, driving sustainability across its operations.
The Contact Centre: AI’s Most Underrated Growth Engine
Summary: AI is transforming contact centres into powerful growth engines, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction in the digital era.
Why Databricks is Pouring US$4bn into Enterprise Gen AI
Summary: Databricks invests $4 billion in generative AI for enterprises, aiming to accelerate innovation and adoption of advanced AI solutions.
Brittany Miller: NTT Global Data Centres
Summary: Brittany Miller, SVP of Global Infrastructure Development, explains how NTT is expanding capacity across seven markets as AI reshapes infrastructure.
Nick Ewing: EfficiencyIT’s High-Density Digital Infrastructure
Summary: Managing Director Nick Ewing discusses EfficiencyIT’s modular data centres, sustainability, and industry partnerships shaping digital infrastructure.
Richard Porcaro: Prudential Financial’s AI-Driven Procurement
Summary: Richard Porcaro, VP and Global Head of Sourcing, shares how data and AI are transforming procurement at Prudential Financial.
Wu Huapeng: CEO of Chindata Group
Summary: Wu Huapeng discusses innovation, leadership, and driving sustainable AI in China as CEO of Chindata Group.
Charley Butcher & Sandra Perez: AI in Education at Lynchburg
Summary: Charley Butcher and Sandra Perez lead the integration of AI across the University of Lynchburg, benefiting faculty and students.
Top 10: Ethical AI Tools
Summary: Enterprises are adopting advanced AI governance platforms to detect bias and comply with evolving global standards for ethical AI.
Top 10: AI Data Integration Platforms
Summary: AI-driven data integration platforms enable real-time analytics and automation for enterprise-scale data unification.
Top 10: Voice Assistants
Summary: A ranking of the most advanced and widely used voice assistants in technology, highlighting their features and impact.
Top 10: ETL Tools for AI
Summary: The best ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools for AI, supporting machine learning workflows and data processing at scale.
Why OpenAI Taps Ex-Chancellor Osborne for Global AI Push
Summary: Former UK Chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead government partnerships as the company seeks a $10bn investment from Amazon.
Konica Minolta: How AI Helps Companies Manage ESG Reporting
Summary: Konica Minolta demonstrates how AI can streamline ESG regulation management for companies, improving compliance and reporting.
Deloitte: How AI Will Redefine Manufacturing Competitiveness
Summary: Deloitte explores how AI is set to transform manufacturing, driving competitiveness and innovation in 2026 and beyond.
Why OpenAI Chooses Slack CEO to Lead Global Revenue Strategy
Summary: OpenAI appoints Slack’s CEO to spearhead its global revenue strategy, signaling a new phase of commercial growth for the AI leader.
