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    xAI joins crowded coding agent race with Grok Build

    The company’s beta release works directly from the terminal, and focuses on developers and their ability to review and make coding changes.

    By May 15, 2026
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    Engineering roles shift from developing code to managing AI

    AI is producing code faster, but 81% of engineering leaders say the time saved is now spent auditing AI output, according to a new report.

    By May 14, 2026
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    Agentic AI

    CIOs face an enormous challenge: Fielding a technology that could forever change how enterprise work gets done.

    By CIO Dive staff
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    AI investment outpaces employee skills

    Continuous learning is necessary in the era of quickly evolving AI tools, but many organizations are lagging behind.

    By May 13, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize’s latest SVP appointment signals stateside AI growth

    While the company has more publicly highlighted its AI developments in Europe, onboarding Vipin Gopal indicates its US division is ready to do more with this tech.

    By Peyton Bigora • May 13, 2026
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    OpenAI launches Daybreak to combat cyber threats

    The cybersecurity initiative uses AI to detect software vulnerabilities, partnering with Cloudflare, Cisco and CrowdStrike to counter threats.

    By May 12, 2026
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    Culture is critical for AI project success

    Only 1 in 5 workers are operating within an AI “sweet spot” of skills and proper infrastructure, according to a Microsoft report.

    By May 12, 2026
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    Yum Brands’ tech chief on building its ‘AI backbone’

    The company underwent modernization efforts for its decades-old brands to use one common data model across 35,000 restaurants.

    By May 11, 2026
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    Tech job postings hit 3-year high

    Tech unemployment dropped to 3.5% in April. Meanwhile, companies such as Cloudflare and Coinbase announced AI-related layoffs.

    By May 8, 2026
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    CIOs are now orchestrators of AI business value

    AI has prompted tech leaders to become strategic architects driving value from the technology across the enterprise, according to Marriott’s and Jabil’s CIOs.

    By May 8, 2026
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    Google, Microsoft and xAI’s frontier AI to face national security testing

    For CIOs, the expanded testing signals massive risk in choosing unapproved models for enterprise deployment, The Futurum Group’s Nick Patience said.

    By May 5, 2026
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    Tech roles expand in the C-suite amid questions about AI value

    Tech leaders are taking on responsibilities around ROI and translating value to the board, a Deloitte study shows.

    By May 4, 2026
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    Shake Shack’s tech chief forges a practical AI strategy

    CITO Justin Mennen is prioritizing efficiency with a mix of enterprise-built and custom AI products.

    By May 4, 2026
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    AI agents are forcing enterprises to overhaul their operations

    Leaders must reevaluate profit models and human capital needs as automation expands, said Jennifer Carter, senior principal analyst at Gartner.

    By April 29, 2026
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    Citi taps former Google exec as CIO

    Brian Saluzzo began his tenure with Citi in March, joining as the bank rolls out AI and nears completion of a business transformation initiative.

    By April 28, 2026
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    ServiceNow bets on security, agentic AI to sustain revenue growth

    "There has never been a tailwind for ServiceNow like AI," CEO Bill McDermott said Wednesday during the company's Q1 2026 earnings call.

    By April 23, 2026
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    Why Walmart is rolling out AI to 2M employees

    The retailer plans to train all employees on agentic AI tools in pursuit of customer experience improvements, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said.

    By Updated April 24, 2026
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    Lloyds taps chief data and AI officer

    Sameer Gupta will join Lloyds Banking Group in June, the latest in a string of AI-focused appointments across the financial services industry.

    By April 20, 2026
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    How CIOs can tackle AI ownership

    As tech execs gain more control over AI, they must become enablers for its adoption, taking a leadership role around governance and ROI.

    By April 17, 2026
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    Why AI readiness training fails

    Organizational friction over AI isn’t the fault of employees but rather poor change management, experts said.

    By April 16, 2026
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    C-suite boosts tech investments despite lagging ROI

    Businesses are feeling pressure to accelerate AI initiatives and reap efficiency gains before their competitors do, according to Dan Priest, chief AI officer at PwC U.S.

    By April 15, 2026
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    Bank of America tech chief shares AI strategy focus

    Chief Technology and Information Officer Hari Gopalkrishnan described how the bank is advancing its AI journey during the Semafor World Economy 2026 event.

    By April 14, 2026
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    AI literacy tops learning priorities but training efforts lag

    Employees say they lack clarity on how the technology's adoption will affect their roles and career progression, a Docebo report found.

    By April 9, 2026
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    Sysco CIO to depart as C-suite turnover continues

    Tom Peck joined the food distributor in 2021, tasked with leading a massive digital transformation. He’s leaving just as the company faces another pivotal moment.

    By April 8, 2026
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    Home Depot sets sights on AI with CTO appointment

    Franziska Bell will join the home improvement company to lead an AI-driven tech strategy that's focused on customer experience and operational efficiency.

    By April 1, 2026
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    Global banking firm HSBC introduces AI role to the C-suite

    The bank cited generative AI as a key investment area earlier this year, noting that 85% of employees have access to the technology.

    By March 24, 2026