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AI Business Magazine
Thursday · 10 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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AI Daily Briefing

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI business landscape is marked by significant corporate developments, regulatory challenges, and international collaborations.

  1. Deals

    Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion

    Nvidia has announced plans to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, aiming to enhance AI model distribution and deployment capabilities, pending regulatory approval.

    TechRadar
  2. Regulation

    OpenAI and Anthropic Express AI Safety Concerns

    OpenAI and Anthropic researchers have raised alarms about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, urging for regulatory measures to ensure safety and prevent potential risks.

    Axios
  3. Regulation

    China Denies U.S. Allegations of AI Model Distillation

    China has rejected U.S. claims that its AI firms are extracting proprietary capabilities from American models, calling for international cooperation in AI development.

    AP News
  4. Deals

    Mistral Raises €3 Billion in Europe's Largest Tech Funding Round

    French AI company Mistral has secured €3 billion in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at over €21 billion, marking a significant investment in European AI.

    Tech Current
  5. Deals

    UAE Invests $1 Billion in French Space AI Project

    The UAE has committed $1 billion to a French space AI initiative, aiming to deploy 50 AI-equipped satellites for real-time data processing in space.

    Le Monde
  6. Regulation

    French President Macron Launches Initiative to Support Cinema Amid AI Challenges

    President Macron has convened the Lumière Summit to address the impact of free streaming platforms and generative AI on the film industry, committing €1 billion over five years.

    Le Monde
  7. Enterprise

    OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra, Its Most Advanced Model

    OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its most intelligent and aligned model to date, with state-of-the-art capabilities across various domains.

    AI News Briefing
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