CIO First Look
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January 23, 2025
3 promises every CIO should keep in 2025
Based on what they learned after confronting surprises in 2024, many CIOs now know what they need to do going forward. But how many have committed to action?
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Gen AI ROI falls short of expectations, but belief persists
A new Deloitte survey shows ROI on gen AI is not coming as quickly as hoped, but interest and excitement remain high. Nevertheless, CIOs need to identify and overcome barriers to large-scale deployment.
67% of digital transformations delayed due to skill shortages
Skills shortages are impacting businesses in myriad ways, slowing down digital initiatives and damaging the bottom line.
Microsoft joins the European cloud group that sued it for antitrust
The worldâs largest software company paid a mere â¬54,000 to join CISPE as a non-voting member, but Amazon still voted to block Microsoft from joining at all.
Altman now says OpenAI has not yet developed AGI
But this month, the company will release the model he previously claimed had achieved it.
US GPU export limits could bring cold war to AI, data center markets
The Biden export limits, enacted during his last days in office, may drive data center construction to US allies while forcing China and Russia to develop their own AI chips.
Trump repeals Bidenâs AI oversight order, shifts focus to innovation-driven policies
The move sparks debate over balancing innovation with safeguarding security and societal interests.
