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Weekly tech news: Musk lawsuit verdict, Anthropic acquisition, Meta layoffs and billions for quantum

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • May 22, 2026

The Meta warning: When AI spending becomes a liability

Meta's stock dropped 10% after it revealed higher AI costs. CIOs must prove AI investments deliver value, and AI spending is not becoming a liability.

By Carrie Pallardy • May 19, 2026

The incident response mistake 73% of leaders make

Having an incident response plan doesn't mean you're ready. Nearly three-quarters of security leaders say their organizations would struggle to execute IR plans during an attack.

By Sean Kerner • May 15, 2026

6 ways to improve the CIO-CISO relationship in 2026

CIOs and CISOs need to work together for the benefit of the whole organization. To break the mold of hostility, C-suite leaders need to prioritize collaboration and mutual respect.

By Johna Johnson, Harriet Jamieson • May 15, 2026

Weekly news roundup: Googlebook announced, WhatsApp Incognito, Altman under fire and Foxconn breach

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • May 15, 2026

The AI factory model: What CIOs need to know

The AI experimentation phase is over. Enterprises are now racing to build AI factories that generate revenue, not just consume resources.

By Carrie Pallardy • May 8, 2026

The hidden costs of AI: What leaders must budget

AI implementation costs extend beyond model fees. Hidden expenses such as data preparation, governance, security and talent significantly affect ROI and require careful planning.

By Julie Hanson • May 8, 2026

Weekly News Roundup: OpenAI launch, AI lawsuits and frameworks and Pentagon AI alliances

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • May 8, 2026

Enterprises are making an AI native transformation

AI agents are transforming enterprises and taking on work in financial analysis, customer experience and coding. But strong leadership is needed for companies to become AI-native.

By Jim O'Donnell • May 7, 2026

CISO shortage may reflect unrealistic job expectations

A new report warns of a CISO shortage, but interviews suggest the reality is more complex. The gap may reflect unrealistic job expectations rather than a true talent shortage.

By Tim Murphy • May 6, 2026

5 IT leadership tips for CIOs

Smart CIOs make IT a driver of business value, not just a back-office function. To do this, they focus on outcomes, ruthlessly prioritize and quickly adapt to market changes.

By Tim Murphy • May 1, 2026

Weekly news roundup: Musk vs. Altman, Google’s Pentagon AI deal, China and EU hit Meta

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • May 1, 2026

AI security risks force CIOs to rethink strategy

In this Q&A, Michael Spisak of Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks, explains the cybersecurity risks and opportunities that enterprises now face with the rapid rise of AI.

By Jim O'Donnell • April 30, 2026

Tokenmaxxing: How CIOs can extract maximum value from AI tokens

Tokenmaxxing is the key to mastering AI costs. Discover how enterprises can optimize token usage, reduce waste and scale AI responsibly.

By Sean Kerner • April 29, 2026

The KelpDAO $292M crypto hack: What IT execs must know

Decentralized finance faces escalating risks as attacks on platforms like KelpDAO reveal vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridges, causing billion-dollar losses.

By Sean Kerner • April 28, 2026

How to migrate to a new ERP system

ERP migrations can go off track fast. Strong governance and disciplined scope control can help CIOs improve the odds of success.

By Tim Murphy • April 28, 2026

MIT EmTech: 2026 is the year AI goes to work

At MIT EmTech AI, 2026 is called the year for enterprise agentic AI, with companies deploying agents that autonomously handle marketing, service desks and background workflows.

By Jim O'Donnell • April 27, 2026

Are CIOs’ days numbered?

The CIO's role evolves amid emerging C-level positions such as chief AI officer. Smart organizations integrate these roles under the CIO, ensuring cohesive strategies.

By Simon Ratcliffe • April 24, 2026

OpenClaw: Moving the perimeter to the reasoning boundary

OpenClaw accelerates agentic orchestration, bridging LLMs to real-world systems. CIOs must focus on governance, securing action and managing risks in autonomous decision-making.

By Eugina Jordan • April 24, 2026

Top 9 smart contract platforms to consider in 2026

Platform speed, scalability, security, cost, and smart contract support vary widely. Here’s a guide to align trade-offs with enterprise needs and key players.

By George Lawton • April 24, 2026

Weekly news roundup: Tim Cook exits Apple, Meta layoffs intensify and Anthropic investigates Claude

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • April 24, 2026

How many jobs will AI create for humans?

Despite common fears of AI taking away jobs, it's poised to create millions over the next few years. Expect to see more job transformation and growth in strategy and engineering.

By Kashyap Kompella • April 21, 2026

IT outsourcing’s future: Balancing cost, quality and innovation

Modern IT outsourcing demands more than low-cost providers. CIOs need strategic partners who bring automation, expertise and innovation to drive digital transformation.

By Alison Roller • April 21, 2026

Build vs. buy AI: A CIO’s decision matrix

CIOs must decide whether to build custom AI or buy vendor platforms. The choice determines talent deployment, competitive advantage and long-term control over business logic.

By Sean Kerner • April 17, 2026

Weekly news roundup: Snap layoffs, OpenAI safety concerns and Altman attack

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

By Rosa Heaton • April 17, 2026