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This Week’s Top 5 Stories in AI
A roundup of the most significant developments in artificial intelligence, highlighting key trends, breakthroughs, and industry shifts from the past week.

SailPoint: Why Identity Is The New Security Frontier
As AI agents, bots, and machine identities proliferate, SailPoint CISO Rex Booth discusses the need for identity security to outpace social engineering threats.

Boom & Crusoe: When Aircraft Innovation Meets Data Centres
Boom leverages supersonic jet engine technology to power AI data centres with natural gas turbines, securing a 1.21GW Crusoe order and $300m in new funding.

Google: The AI Playbook to Streamline ESG Reporting
Google has released an AI guide to manage complex sustainability disclosure, improve data quality, and help teams focus on strategic action.

How SAP Uses AI to Strengthen ESG and Nature Solutions
SAP is leveraging AI to enhance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and support nature-based solutions for sustainability.

The Contact Centre: AI’s Most Underrated Growth Engine
Contact centres are emerging as a major growth engine for AI, driving innovation in customer service and operational efficiency.

Why Databricks is Pouring US$4bn into Enterprise Gen AI
Databricks is investing $4 billion in enterprise generative AI, aiming to accelerate innovation and adoption across industries.

Brittany Miller: NTT Global Data Centres Target Gigawatt Campus Expansion
NTT GDC SVP Brittany Miller explains how NTT is adding a gigawatt of capacity across seven markets as AI workloads reshape infrastructure.

Nick Ewing: EfficiencyIT’s High-Density Digital Infrastructure
Managing Director Nick Ewing discusses EfficiencyIT’s approach to modular data centres, sustainability, and industry partnerships.

Richard Porcaro: Transforming Spend with Data at Prudential
Richard Porcaro discusses the data and insight-driven procurement transformation underpinning Prudential Financial’s AI-driven future.

Wu Huapeng: CEO of Chindata Group
Chindata Group’s CEO Wu Huapeng discusses innovation, leadership, and spearheading sustainable AI in China.

Charley Butcher and Sandra Perez: AI in Education at University of Lynchburg
Charley Butcher and Sandra Perez are leading the integration of AI across the university’s campus, benefiting faculty and students.

Top 10: Ethical AI Tools
As AI impacts enterprise operations, companies are turning to governance platforms that detect bias and align with global standards.

Top 10: AI Data Integration Platforms
AI data integration platforms use automation and real-time analytics for enterprise-scale data unification.

Top 10: Voice Assistants
A ranking of the most advanced voice assistants driving technology adoption and user engagement.

Top 10: ETL Tools for AI
A guide to the best ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools supporting AI and machine learning workflows.

Why OpenAI Taps Ex-Chancellor Osborne for Global AI Push
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead government partnerships as the company pursues a potential $10bn investment from Amazon.

Konica Minolta: How AI Helps Companies Manage ESG Reporting
Konica Minolta is using AI to help companies manage ESG regulation and reporting more efficiently.

Deloitte: How AI Will Redefine Manufacturing Competitiveness
Deloitte explores how AI is set to transform manufacturing competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.

Why OpenAI Chooses Slack CEO to Lead Global Revenue Strategy
OpenAI appoints Slack’s CEO to lead its global revenue strategy, signaling a new phase of commercial expansion.
