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• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  U.S.-China relations will affect businesses in 2024

  U.S.-China relations will affect U.S. businesses in 2024, whether it's through more export controls or building alliances with other countries on technology.

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Regulatory requirements intensify with EU's CSRD

  Companies that operate in the European Union will need to conduct more extensive ESG reporting in 2024 to meet requirements of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

• December 15, 2023 15 Dec'23

  DOJ's long-term goals in Google antitrust case unclear

  The DOJ faced off against Google this year in an antitrust trial, claiming that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over the online search and search advertising markets.

• December 14, 2023 14 Dec'23

  Technology inflation rate edges up for storage, IT services

  Price hikes persist for professional services and cloud, while an increase in storage costs could reflect a return toward more typical pricing levels after a period of decline.

• December 13, 2023 13 Dec'23

  Businesses need to prepare for climate reporting in 2024

  The EU CSRD will require climate reporting starting in 2024, while businesses will need to prepare for California's climate rule reporting starting in 2026.

• December 12, 2023 12 Dec'23

  Green IT needs business buy-in for success

  In this Q&A, Faith Taylor of Kyndryl explains why sustainability efforts must combine business growth with concrete emissions reporting to meet net zero targets.

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  EU AI Act brings tough rules and big fines to businesses

  The EU AI Act, if passed into law, would prohibit certain AI applications and implement transparency requirements for generative artificial intelligence systems.

• December 07, 2023 07 Dec'23

  Federal procurement of AI tools hurt by White House rules

  Obstacles facing Biden's executive order on AI and draft OMB guidance include lack of clarity around AI procurement and inability of Congress to take action on AI policy.

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Congress might act on AI-generated content in 2024

  Misinformation is an issue facing digital platforms that's being exacerbated by AI-generated content, something Congress could tackle in the new year.

• November 21, 2023 21 Nov'23

  Former OpenAI CEO gains strong legal backing with Microsoft

  Should ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman be involved in any federal investigations going forward, he now has the legal backing of Microsoft as an employee.

• November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23

  Regulating digital industries might require a new U.S. agency

  U.S. senators and industry experts are pushing for a new agency to regulate digital industries and tackle competition, privacy and content moderation concerns.

• November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23

  Cloud costs increase amid SaaS pricing hikes

  CIOs face higher SaaS prices, with a new report pegging the inflation rate at 8.7%. The wider cloud segment saw a 3.2% inflation rate in October, according to U.S. government data.

• November 09, 2023 09 Nov'23

  As Congress mulls AI, Biden asks first for data privacy law

  Congress could eventually run into a similar issue with AI as data privacy -- states passing a patchwork of laws that become difficult for businesses to comply with.

• October 31, 2023 31 Oct'23

  Senators defend new federal agency for tackling big tech

  A federal agency with a specific focus on digital platforms will help address growing concerns around AI, data privacy and competition, two U.S. senators argue.

• October 30, 2023 30 Oct'23

  Biden EO aims to build foundation for AI legislation

  The Biden administration is tasking federal agencies with making standards for AI systems development that could shape what legislation looks like at the state and federal level.

• October 27, 2023 27 Oct'23

  Lack of federal data privacy law seen hurting IT security

  Without federal data privacy protections, businesses can freely amass vast amounts of consumer data, raising cybersecurity risks for both consumers and businesses.

• October 19, 2023 19 Oct'23

  Cloud inflation affects IT spending trends, GenAI not yet

  Gartner's forecast points to rising cloud and services spend. Generative AI is yet to strongly influence IT budgets, but IBM and other providers gear up for growth.

• October 18, 2023 18 Oct'23

  Israel-Hamas war could affect tech industry in Middle East

  U.S. businesses investing in the Middle East should engage in contingency planning if the Israel-Hamas war leads to the involvement of nearby regions.

• October 13, 2023 13 Oct'23

  U.S. climate policy implementation will be put to the test

  Permitting, China's clean energy tech manufacturing and workforce are some of the challenges facing implementation of the U.S.'s first climate policy, the Inflation Reduction Act.

• October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23

  Google breakup unlikely in event of guilty verdict

  Google is going through an antitrust trial in which a guilty verdict could result in remedies to fix the illegal behavior. But it's unlikely that Google would face a breakup.

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  3 things to know about California's new climate laws

  Businesses have three years to prepare for California's new climate laws, which will require carbon emission and climate risk reporting.

• October 06, 2023 06 Oct'23

  Walmart works on carbon emissions, prepares for new rules

  Walmart is working on its carbon emissions reduction goals as the EU, U.S. and states like California advance carbon emission and climate risk reporting rules.

• October 05, 2023 05 Oct'23

  U.S. antitrust law enforcers defend actions, lawsuits

  The FTC and DOJ, which enforce U.S. antitrust law, are focused on reining in big tech through antitrust lawsuits and revising merger guidelines for modern businesses.

• October 04, 2023 04 Oct'23

  Capital One study: Businesses battle with self-service data

  Technical, cultural and financial issues hinder organizations from enacting self-service data strategies that include business users as well as data specialists

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  U.S. antitrust case against Amazon not a clear win

  The FTC is looking to make an antitrust case against Amazon for using anticompetitive strategies to harm both sellers and shoppers on its platform.

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  U.S. government shutdown would crush CHIPS Act momentum

  A U.S. government shutdown would significantly impact implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 as federal workers would be forced to stay home from work.

• September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23

  DOJ faces hurdles in antitrust battle with Google

  The Dept. of Justice will need to overcome several hurdles to prove Google's alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online search market.

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers

  Cloud costs continue to rise, according to the U.S. government's latest pricing data. Wages, energy demands, emerging tech and consumption patterns contribute to the trend.

• September 13, 2023 13 Sep'23

  AI regulation talks heat up among U.S. policymakers

  As Congress grows more concerned about the risks of AI, regulation is becoming a hot topic among policymakers.

• September 11, 2023 11 Sep'23

  2024 election to shape U.S. climate policy's fate

  GOP candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump have taken stances against climate change, while others like Nikki Haley support certain measures to address climate issues.

• September 08, 2023 08 Sep'23

  Sustainability 360 looks to ease ESG data reporting

  Deloitte partners with Salesforce and AT&T on Sustainability 360 for ESG data management that's built on Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to help companies meet increasing regulations.

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  Google antitrust case could explore unknown threats

  In 1998, Microsoft's antitrust defense claimed that the tech industry's dynamism prevented monopoly control. Google could try something similar when its case begins next week.

• August 31, 2023 31 Aug'23

  Hitachi Energy-Google Cloud make energy data accessible

  Hitachi Energy Velocity Suite Power Prices is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enabling access to energy data that can help with power consumption.

• August 31, 2023 31 Aug'23

  Schumer's AI policy objectives prioritize innovation

  The SAFE Innovation Framework proposed by Sen. Chuck Schumer names explainability, accountability and innovation as some of the top policy objectives for AI in the U.S.

• August 30, 2023 30 Aug'23

  Businesses should prepare for climate risk reporting

  California lawmakers have proposed legislation requiring climate risk reporting from businesses as the U.S. SEC also works on a final climate risk disclosure rule.

• August 25, 2023 25 Aug'23

  Federal agencies make moves on CHIPS Act funding

  Agencies across the federal government are responsible for doling out CHIPS Act funding over the next several years to support tech innovation and workforce development.

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  Talent issues grow as chipmakers pursue CHIPS Act money

  The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 allots money to expand education in semiconductor training. But talent is already falling short of planned chip facilities.

• August 14, 2023 14 Aug'23

  Cloud costs continue to rise among IT commodities

  CIOs can expect higher cloud costs as the U.S. government's wholesale inflation index hits its highest rating for the technology category that includes this IT model.

• August 11, 2023 11 Aug'23

  Biden order will force companies to weigh China investments

  Companies are facing a new executive order and potentially congressional action restricting outbound investments in technologies such as quantum computing and AI in China.

• August 10, 2023 10 Aug'23

  AI copyright lawsuits are a warning to business users

  OpenAI is facing copyright lawsuits raising questions such as whether AI model creators need permission before using copyrighted data, like author's books, to train models.

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  EU's antitrust probe into Microsoft comes too late

  The EU's history of conduct over structural remedies to allay competition concerns means its Microsoft probe likely won't result in a substantial impact on the company.

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  White House receives feedback on national AI priorities

  The White House plans to use public input on national priorities for AI to guide its adoption of a broad, comprehensive national AI strategy focused on AI's risks and benefits.

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  Tech events tout sustainability, need meaningful metrics

  Some companies are trying to make their events more environmentally responsible, but claims such as carbon offsetting must be examined carefully.

• July 26, 2023 26 Jul'23

  U.S. senators sharpen focus on AI regulations

  Licensing AI systems, creating a federal AI agency, and establishing third-party testing and auditing regimes are just some of the AI regulation ideas U.S. senators are pursuing.

• July 25, 2023 25 Jul'23

  EU CSRD could raise bar on quality of ESG data

  The European Union's new ESG reporting framework looks beyond environmental data across social and corporate governance metrics, according to one analyst.

• July 24, 2023 24 Jul'23

  Sustainability initiatives have a short-term ROI problem

  Sustainability initiatives are viewed as profit killers partially because how to measure success of projects pushing beyond a financial return on investment is still being decided.

• July 21, 2023 21 Jul'23

  Lack of agreement on AI rules in U.S., EU gives China a leg up

  While the EU and China have proposed AI rules, the U.S. is continuing a hands-off regulatory approach, which could affect its role in helping set the rules of the AI road.

• July 20, 2023 20 Jul'23

  U.S. walks line between diplomacy, security with China

  Amid talks of further export controls placed on China, administration officials reiterated President Biden's desire for communication and building U.S.-China relations.

• July 19, 2023 19 Jul'23

  Tensions rise with EU over Digital Markets Act, tech policies

  Congress members want the Biden administration to confront the EU about technology policies targeting U.S. businesses.

• July 17, 2023 17 Jul'23

  Businesses caught in the crosshairs amid U.S., China tensions

  As the U.S. and China continue to target each other with restrictive export controls, businesses are caught in the middle of an increasingly tense conflict.

• July 13, 2023 13 Jul'23

  Storage, server prices drop as inflation eases

  Server and storage prices declined in June, reflecting cooling inflation, but companies remain intent on containing costs and optimization.

• July 12, 2023 12 Jul'23

  Commercial space industry opportunities set to take off

  As NASA sets its sights on the next lunar landing and long-duration space flights, commercial companies are rising to meet the growing opportunities in outer space.

• July 10, 2023 10 Jul'23

  U.S. concern about generative AI risks prompts NIST study

  A new working group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology will build on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to address generative AI.

• July 06, 2023 06 Jul'23

  Salesforce adds SASB templates to Net Zero Cloud

  Salesforce's Net Zero Cloud now includes its SASB Report Builder, which is designed to help companies gather and disclose industry-specific ESG risk data.

• June 27, 2023 27 Jun'23

  Climate Vault launches new carbon reduction venture

  Climate Vault's approach to CO2 reduction allows companies to buy and lock up pollution permits in cap-and-trade markets, making it more expensive to generate emissions.

• June 19, 2023 19 Jun'23

  Supreme Court sidesteps Section 230 -- for now

  Although the Supreme Court's recent decisions in cases against Twitter and Google avoided ruling on Section 230, the issue will likely be in front of the justices again soon.

• June 15, 2023 15 Jun'23

  Server prices drop while cloud costs rise in PPI data

  The U.S. government's latest inflation reading shows moderating hardware prices, which spiked in mid-2022. Cloud costs, however, have been moving in the opposite direction.

• June 15, 2023 15 Jun'23

  Metaverse hype stalls while VR, AR technology advances

  The metaverse hype has died down, but new advancements in virtual reality technology like Apple's new headset are regenerating some interest.

• June 14, 2023 14 Jun'23

  US won't follow in EU's footsteps with AI regulation

  While the European Union tries to get in front of how companies use AI by adopting regulatory measures, the U.S. could take a different tack -- litigation.

• June 14, 2023 14 Jun'23

  Global cooperation on tech standards is falling apart

  Increasing cooperation between the U.S. and EU on global tech standards will enable rather than hurt competition with China, experts argue.

• June 05, 2023 05 Jun'23

  Experts doubt U.S. retaliation following China's Micron ban

  The Biden administration likely won't retaliate for China's Micron Technology ban but will continue to play the long game garnering independence from China in semiconductor chips.

• June 05, 2023 05 Jun'23

  HPE adds environmental reporting dashboard to GreenLake

  A new dashboard for HPE's GreenLake tracks a company's carbon emissions and energy use. But ESG experts warn the lack of standardization opens the market up to greenwashing.

• May 24, 2023 24 May'23

  White House seeks public comment on national AI strategy

  The White House wants to know about AI risks and benefits, as well as specific measures such as regulation that might help mitigate those risks.

• May 23, 2023 23 May'23

  Meta fine highlights EU, US data sharing challenges

  Until the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework is established, Meta's $1.2 billion euro fine should serve as a warning to U.S. businesses handling EU personal data.

• May 23, 2023 23 May'23

  States act while Congress stalls on AI regulations

  States are making moves on artificial intelligence regulations while Congress debates the best path forward.

• May 19, 2023 19 May'23

  Early-stage companies pursue the practical at CIO event

  Startups in the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase said their offerings tackle key enterprise IT concerns, from automating manual processes to cutting cloud costs.

• May 19, 2023 19 May'23

  4 tips CIOs can use to drive change management

  CIOs and IT leaders should be key drivers of change management programs. Learn valuable tips for navigating complexity and scaling technology rollouts.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  FTC warns businesses about biometric information use

  The Federal Trade Commission said businesses will be held accountable for the way they use consumers' biometric information.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  3 enterprise data management strategy tips

  Data is a valuable asset for any company, but IT leaders need to avoid common pitfalls. Experts give advice on how to improve an enterprise data management strategy.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  How one CIO drives business transformation through tech

  Tom Peck, CIDO at Sysco, shares valuable insights into the key role that CIOs play as a transformation driver while managing emerging technologies such as AI.

• May 16, 2023 16 May'23

  CIOs take on organizational adaptability, resilience

  CIOs and other tech executives are bracing their organizations to remain flexible in a period of unpredictable developments and bounce back when they take a punch.

• May 11, 2023 11 May'23

  FTC examines competition in cloud computing

  The Federal Trade Commission is examining the impact of a handful of big tech companies such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google providing a large portion of cloud services.

• May 11, 2023 11 May'23

  U.S. debt crisis could hit government contractors hard

  Government contractors should prepare now for the U.S. to default on its debt, which would result in halted payments among other challenges.

• May 05, 2023 05 May'23

  New bill aims to break up digital advertising market

  The bipartisan AMERICA Act aims to introduce more competition into the digital advertising market that U.S. senators believe is largely dominated by tech giants.

• May 05, 2023 05 May'23

  MIT-CIO event explores digital resilience amid disruption

  Allan Tate, executive chair of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, shares an overview of the 2023 event, including focus areas such as cybersecurity and tech evaluation.

• May 04, 2023 04 May'23

  Responsible AI helps reduce ethical, legal risks

  Generative AI is opening companies up to new risks. But experts at EmTech Digital argue that incorporating responsible AI into decision making could mitigate exposure.

• May 04, 2023 04 May'23

  Top tech firms agree to help White House probe AI risks

  Microsoft, Google and OpenAI are among a group of AI developers that will participate in a public assessment of their generative AI models in August.

• April 28, 2023 28 Apr'23

  AI policy advisory group talks competition in draft report

  The National AI Advisory Committee's first draft report points out how investing in AI research and development can help the U.S. stay competitive.

• April 26, 2023 26 Apr'23

  ChatGPT use policy up to businesses as regulators struggle

  As regulators struggle to keep up with emerging AI tech such as ChatGPT, businesses will be responsible for creating use policies to protect against potential risks.

• April 25, 2023 25 Apr'23

  Federal agencies promise action against 'AI-driven harm'

  Federal enforcement agencies cracked down on artificial intelligence systems Tuesday, noting that the same consumer protection laws preventing bias and discrimination apply to AI.

• April 21, 2023 21 Apr'23

  Sustainability strategy must focus on energy consumption

  In this Q&A, Greg Cudahy of EY discusses why more efficient energy consumption helps companies meet sustainability goals and how public-private investment drives energy transitions.

• April 20, 2023 20 Apr'23

  U.S. senator says pausing AI development a risk to U.S.

  Pausing AI development would hinder U.S. competitiveness and cede advancement to foreign adversaries, according to experts speaking during a Senate subcommittee hearing.

• April 14, 2023 14 Apr'23

  Tech pricing dips slightly in March as broader PPI declines

  Servers, storage and professional services all saw decreases in the U.S. government's latest inflation update. Will prices continue to drop or repeat last year's volatility?

• April 13, 2023 13 Apr'23

  AI rules take center stage amid growing ChatGPT concerns

  As countries grapple with regulating artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, businesses should prepare for the likelihood of future regulations.

• April 07, 2023 07 Apr'23

  Minority access to federal contracts needs improvement

  Broadening geographic distribution of federal contracts is one way to help minority and small business access, experts said during a Brookings Institution webinar.

• April 06, 2023 06 Apr'23

  RESTRICT Act targets IT products beyond U.S. TikTok ban

  The RESTRICT Act could face implementation challenges if passed into law, given how it targets IT products owned by foreign countries, including Russia and China.

• March 31, 2023 31 Mar'23

  Effort to pause AI development lands with thud in Washington

  Rapidly advancing AI systems are dangerous, according to Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Steve Wozniak. So far, policymakers have yet to respond to the letter.

• March 30, 2023 30 Mar'23

  Digital Markets Act could usher in big changes to big tech

  The EU's Digital Markets Act will be fully in effect by March 2024. Companies that fail to comply could receive fines of up to 10% of their annual global revenue.

• March 27, 2023 27 Mar'23

  AWS public cloud advocate talks cloud spend, ChatGPT and ESG

  In this Q&A, AWS' Mark Schwartz argues that a pure cloud future is inevitable to manage ESG compliance, test cutting edge technologies and weather economic turbulence.

• March 24, 2023 24 Mar'23

  Proposed federal budget seeks CHIPS and Science Act funding

  Emerging technology research, including in climate science and clean energy, tops Biden's tech investments in his proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2024.

• March 23, 2023 23 Mar'23

  U.S. policymakers press TikTok CEO on China's data access

  U.S. lawmakers questioned TikTok CEO Shou Chew about China's access to U.S. data and how TikTok plans to mitigate concerns about the spread of harmful content on the platform.

• March 22, 2023 22 Mar'23

  Rockwell Automation manufacturer poll finds tech paralysis

  Rockwell Automation's annual manufacturer survey found a third unable to choose technology and almost half struggling to achieve a return on investment on purchased technology.

• March 21, 2023 21 Mar'23

  Tech competition with China remains top of mind for U.S.

  U.S. competition with China on technology has advanced beyond legislation as the Biden administration mulls rules for limiting investments in the Chinese tech sector.

• March 17, 2023 17 Mar'23

  Data center, devices scrutinized for sustainability goals

  Companies are taking measures in their data centers and with their device lifecycle policies to reduce waste and improve their overall carbon footprint, according to IDC.

• March 16, 2023 16 Mar'23

  FTC orders study of deceptive advertising on social media

  The Federal Trade Commission has ordered eight social media companies, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, to report on how they monitor deceptive advertising.

• March 14, 2023 14 Mar'23

  Silicon Valley Bank failure might further stymie tech funding

  While the finance and tech sectors shuddered after the sudden demise of two tech-focused banks, financial damage appears to be contained amid general slowdown in tech funding.

• March 10, 2023 10 Mar'23

  Experts call for AI regulation during Senate hearing

  As artificial intelligence adoption increases, experts believe it's time for Congress to enact AI regulations to safeguard consumers from harm caused by the technology.

• March 09, 2023 09 Mar'23

  U.S. senators renew efforts to rein in big tech, ban TikTok

  U.S. senators showed concern for national security when it comes to popular tech platforms owned and operated by foreign entities through the introduction of the RESTRICT Act.

• March 06, 2023 06 Mar'23

  U.S. agencies look to existing rules for crypto, Web3 regulation

  While the EU is considering new cryptocurrency regulation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is focused on heightening enforcement of existing rules.

• March 03, 2023 03 Mar'23

  U.S. lawmakers renew push on federal privacy legislation

  Policymakers want federal data privacy legislation limiting businesses' ability to collect data on individuals and banning targeted advertising to teens under age 17.