An AI feature can launch successfully, attract users and generate strong engagement. Then the finance team reviews the numbers and finds a very different story: the feature may be losing money on every request. This is becoming a familiar challenge for companies building AI products. The cloud industry faced a similar problem years ago, when …
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The US economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter as higher inflation and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict weighed on activity, according to government data released Thursday. Gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the three months through June, down from the 2.1% pace recorded in …
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For years, the CIO was seen as the person responsible for keeping technology running. Networks had to stay up, systems had to work, cybersecurity had to be managed and technology projects had to be delivered on time and within budget. That job still matters. But that is only one part of the role today. Technology …
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For decades, mainframes have powered some of the world’s most critical business operations, particularly in banking, insurance, government and large enterprises. While organizations have long debated whether to replace these legacy systems, the rise of artificial intelligence is changing the conversation. Instead of encouraging businesses to abandon mainframes altogether, AI is increasingly being viewed as …
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FIFA is on course to generate a record $13 billion during its 2023-26 commercial cycle, reflecting a significant expansion in its revenue streams beyond its traditional dependence on the FIFA World Cup. The projected earnings represent a 72% increase over the previous commercial cycle, which concluded with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and are …
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The FIFA World Cup remains one of the biggest global platforms for advertisers, attracting an audience that far surpasses most sporting events. While the Super Bowl reached around 125 million viewers earlier this year, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar drew nearly 2.8 billion people who watched at least part of the tournament. This …
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SpaceX’s proposed $60 billion stock acquisition of AI coding platform Cursor is generating mixed reactions among CIOs and developers, with analysts divided over whether the deal will strengthen the company’s capabilities or create new concerns around governance, privacy, and vendor concentration. The transaction, formally announced this week after first being outlined in April, retains the …
Apple is expanding its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) capabilities through collaborations with Google Cloud and Nvidia, a move aimed at enhancing the computing resources required to support increasingly demanding artificial intelligence workloads. The development comes as Apple continues to introduce new AI-powered features across its ecosystem. During the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, the company …
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For chief information officers (CIOs), delivering difficult news is an inevitable part of the job. Project delays, budget overruns, cybersecurity incidents, and operational disruptions are part of the CIO role. The crucial aspect is how these issues are communicated. More importantly, it can influence executive confidence, organisational response, and long-term trust in technology leadership. The …
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The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised downward its global economic growth projections, citing the escalating economic impact of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The organisation warned that the outlook could deteriorate further if a lasting peace agreement is not achieved in the near future. According to the …
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