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AI Business Magazine
Tuesday · 22 September 2026 · For CxOs & senior leaders
The August Issue · Out now

Your Employees Are 5X More Productive With AI — So Where Is the ROI?

This month: why the productivity gains employees feel aren't showing up in company results, the new AI operations role every business will be forced to create, and the tools, courses and events shaping the rest of 2026.

  • Cover StoryWhy Your Employees Are 5X More Productive With AI — But Your Company Sees No ROI
  • FeatureThe AI Operations Role Every Company Will Be Forced to Create
  • Built With AIHow One Company Replaced a $4,000 Support Team With AI Agents
  • Top 10AI Tools for Sales Teams
  • AI Hall of FameThe AI Events That Will Define 2026
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August 2026 · Issue 17

Strategy & Transformation

AI for business strategy — the operating-model rethink

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AI Start-ups & Venture Trends

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Trending AI Startups for September 2026
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Trending AI Startups for September 2026

In 2026, a shift in the development of technology took place. The focus of the industry moved away from solely focusing on the standard models of the giants…

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  4. Trending AI Enterprise Solutions

    Enterprise AI’s Next Frontier Isn’t Automation—It’s Autonomous Execution

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    How AI Agent Memory Costs Enterprise Teams Thousands

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AI Daily Briefing

Monday, 21 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI Business Daily Briefing covers significant developments in AI policy, enterprise adoption, and market dynamics.

  1. Strategy

    President Trump Announces Formation of 'AI Force'

    President Trump unveiled the 'AI Force,' a new initiative aimed at accelerating AI development and infrastructure, signaling a strategic push to position AI as a national and economic priority.

    Axios
  2. Regulation

    World Leaders Convene at UN Amid Global Instability and AI Concerns

    At the United Nations General Assembly, leaders addressed escalating global conflicts and the rise of AI without established international controls, highlighting the need for international cooperation in managing AI's impact.

    AP News
  3. Regulation

    U.S. Proposes AI Incident Alert System in Talks with China

    During discussions with Chinese officials, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a 'notification mechanism' for AI incidents posing national security threats, aiming to enhance transparency and cooperation between the two nations.

    AP News
  4. Enterprise

    Wasabi Technologies Launches Dedicated AI Business Unit

    Wasabi Technologies established a new AI-focused business unit, led by Pinaki Mukherjee, to address the growing storage demands driven by AI workloads, emphasizing scalable and flexible storage solutions.

    ITPro
  5. Enterprise

    AI Agents Emerge as Personal Assistants in Daily Life

    The advent of personal AI agents capable of managing tasks like shopping and scheduling marks a significant shift in user interaction with technology, raising questions about data privacy and ownership.

    Axios
  6. Strategy

    CEOs Advocate for Assertive AI Stance Amid China Competition

    A recent survey revealed that CEOs desire a more assertive approach to AI development, particularly in relation to competition with China, highlighting the strategic importance of AI in global business.

    Axios
  7. Regulation

    AI Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Data Privacy and Security

    The AI sector is under increased scrutiny regarding data privacy and security, with concerns over the ethical implications of AI deployment and the need for robust governance frameworks.

    The Atlantic
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