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CEOs think workers are becoming hostile to AI tools, but they’re pushing ahead with adoption anyway
Nearly half of CEOs believe their employees are becoming openly hostile to AI tools, but it’s not slowing down adoption rates. That’s according to a survey by tech services company Kyndryl, which polled 1,000 executives to unpick how ready workforces were for the arrival of AI. One of the key findings was that 45% of CEOs think that most of…
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GenAI adoption outpaces governance, Ernst & Young finds – Computerworld
Generative AI (genAI) adoption is outpacing corporate governance of the technology, with 75% of companies using genAI but only a third having responsible controls in place, according to consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY). Though executives see the technology’s potential, about half admit their governance frameworks lag behind current and future AI needs. However, 50% are making major investments to…
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Questions raised over AI’s impact as studies tout conflicting adoption outcomes
How much value does generative AI bring to the workplace? It depends who you ask. A report by the Danish National Bureau of Economic Research suggests very little impact at all – but a separate study by PwC noted AI adoption leads to a fourfold increase in productivity growth and 56% higher wages. The conflicting reports highlight how difficult it…
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This startup wants to transform the legal profession: Wordsmith AI just raised $25 million to drive agentic AI adoption for general counsels and fuel the rise of ‘legal engineers’
Wordsmith AI, a Scottish startup specializing in AI agents for legal professionals, has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Index Ventures. The investment, which builds on a $5 million seed funding round last year, brings the Edinburgh-based startup’s valuation to $100 million and will be used to scale out its AI infrastructure and drive global expansion. Founded…
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Surging AI adoption rates are creating an unprecedented skills shortage
The rapid explosion of AI has created the UK’s biggest and fastest growing tech skills shortage in more than 15 years, according to new research. Findings from the latest Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report shows that nine-in-ten technology leaders across the country are now either piloting AI or investing in development projects. This sharpened focus on adoption and implementation…
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Cloud adoption isn’t all it’s cut out to be as enterprises report growing dissatisfaction
While cloud adoption continues apace, new research from Gartner suggests a significant portion of enterprises will experience ‘dissatisfaction’ in their journey in the coming years. Analysis from the consultancy predicts 25% of organizations will experience frustration in cloud adoption projects by 2028, with a host of major hurdles causing problems. Among these are unrealistic expectations of what the cloud can…
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CIOs are battling to temper expectations as enterprises ramp up AI adoption
More than one-third (39%) of UK technology leaders believe their board has unrealistic expectations over the potential of generative AI tools, according to new research. An IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, found most organizations are pinning their hopes on AI to drive business growth, with 88% of tech leaders believing the technology will help them meet business priorities within the…
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EU Invests €1.3 Billion to Boost AI Adoption & Improve ‘Digital Competencies’
Image: seventyfourimages/Envato Elements The EU is pouring €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) over the next two years to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. The funding will support the development and testing of “immersive environments” to apply in healthcare for purposes like training and virtual patient assessments. The investment will also support the implementation of the AI Act, which ensures…
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Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Adoption in High-Density Environments
The evolution of wireless technology has been a cornerstone of modern connectivity, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and innovation across industries. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E and the impending arrival of Wi-Fi 7, network administrators are poised to unlock unprecedented levels of performance, reliability, and scalability. These advancements are particularly transformative for high-density environments such as healthcare facilities, large enterprises,…
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‘DIY’ agent platforms are big tech’s latest gambit to drive AI adoption
In recent months there’s been a big push on agentic AI in the tech industry, in particular with regard to ‘do-it-yourself (DIY)’ platforms that give businesses the tools to design their own agents. Just this week, Oracle launched its ‘AI Agent Studio’ that embeds agentic tooling within the Oracle Fusion Platform, allowing customers to both create and manage agents or…
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