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AI Business Magazine
Friday · 28 August 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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AI Daily Briefing

Thursday, 27 August 2026 · curated for CxOs — follow links to sources

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Today's AI business landscape is marked by significant corporate maneuvers, strategic partnerships, and regulatory developments shaping the industry's future.

  1. Deals

    NVIDIA in Acquisition Talks with Hugging Face

    NVIDIA is reportedly in discussions to acquire Hugging Face, a leading platform for open-source AI models, in a deal valued at over $13 billion, aiming to bolster its AI capabilities.

    Business Insider
  2. Enterprise

    Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for AI Applications

    Apple introduced its first 2-nanometer chip, the M6, and the M5 Ultra, its most powerful processor to date, both designed to enhance AI performance across devices.

    TechCrunch
  3. Markets

    Anthropic's Revenue Surges Ahead of Potential IPO

    Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate surpassed $65 billion by July 2026, with projections reaching up to $120 billion by year-end, positioning the company for a potential IPO.

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  4. Deals

    Salesforce and Anthropic Expand Partnership with Claudeforce

    Salesforce and Anthropic announced 'Claudeforce,' integrating Salesforce's CRM directly into Anthropic's AI model, Claude, enhancing enterprise AI capabilities.

    AIBriefs
  5. Markets

    NVIDIA Reports Earnings Amid AI Infrastructure Growth

    NVIDIA's fiscal second-quarter 2027 earnings report highlights significant growth in AI infrastructure, with revenue projections exceeding $100 billion for the first time.

    PromptAI Learning
  6. Regulation

    U.S. President Criticizes AI Industry Regulation Efforts

    President Donald Trump expressed concerns that proposed AI industry regulations by Congress could potentially drive the sector out of business.

    Reuters
  7. Markets

    Arista Networks' Stock Surges Amid AI Market Optimism

    Arista Networks' stock rose by 5.92%, reflecting growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure companies amid the sector's rapid expansion.

    Gate US
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