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November 14, 2024
7 ways gen AI can create more work than it saves
As gen AI use continues to skyrocket, reports of business benefits are trickling in. But we're also seeing more cases where the tech can actually create more work than it saves.
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The pursuit of better farming, and futures, through tech
Dhaya Sivakumar, CIO at agri-tech and herd improvement co-op Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), recently spoke with CIO.com editorial director for ANZ Cathy O'Sullivan about how the organization helps change the future of farming through technology and superior genetics, why data plays such an important role in what they do, and instilling a passion for tech early in life.
CIOs to spend ambitiously on AI in 2025 â and beyond
Research firm IDC predicts AI spending will double by 2028, as IT leaders look to ramp up AI strategies to lay the foundation for more comprehensive use cases on the horizon.
Survey: AI to usher in new middle management era
With junior roles likely to be squeezed out by AI in the workplace, middle management will take on a greater portion of the workforce and more specialized roles, according a Capgemini survey.
New US CIO appointments, November 2024
Congratulations to these 'movers and shakers' recently hired or promoted into a new chief information officer, senior IT, or board role.
Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech
Aiming to rival global tech hubs, Saudi Arabiaâs new AI project targets innovation, infrastructure, and talent development.
Transforming the digital economy: Insights from Huawei's Alex Xu
In an exclusive interview, Alex Xu, President of Huawei's Carrier Business for the Middle East and Central Asia discusses the growing role of fiber broadband in driving digital transformation across the Middle East and Central Asia, highlighting government policies, operator strategies, and future growth opportunities.