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DOJ hires first chief AI officer to examine internal and external uses

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While the responsible use of AI has the potential make the world “more prosperous, productive, innovative, and secure,” irresponsible use can lead to fraud, discrimination, bias, and disinformation, the executive order says. Just about all companies are just beginning to learn how to use AI,” he said. Overall, it’s a very smart hire.”

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

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When asked which challenges most often force IT to redirect time and focus away from strategy and innovation tasks, CIOs most commonly cited staff and skills shortages, changing business conditions, and addressing security threats. Tech debt and legacy tech Technical debt and legacy tech are both big speedbumps.

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8 ways IT can help supercharge your sales team

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Form a strong partnership Forming an effective IT-sales partnership requires embracing a startup mentality, even at large, long-established organizations, advises Amit Vashisht, assistant vice president at retirement services firm Jackson Enterprise Technology. Yet he also advises proceeding with caution.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

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Lacework is proud to present our second annual group of 50 CISOs to Watch, a compilation of the most visionary and effective cybersecurity leaders in the industry. In a field driven by constant change, what sets a cybersecurity leader apart? With new cybersecurity regulations like the U.S.

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Secured by Women: Meet Rinki Sethi, VP and CISO at BILL

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Women’s representation in cybersecurity has come a long way in the last decade, but we still have progress to make before the balance truly shifts. That’s exactly why Lacework launched Secured by Women last year; and now, we’re thrilled to be back to continue championing the incredible women making a difference in cybersecurity.

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Generative AI won’t automate your way to business model innovation

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But as legendary Apple designer Jony Ive once advised Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky as the company mulled cuts, “You’re not going to cut your way to innovation.” Future-proofing work now becomes a mandate and an opportunity to innovate. Top of mind among business leaders about AI is governance and security.

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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

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Collaboration with external partners allows enterprises to enhance their IT prowess, drive innovation, and bridge skill gaps more effectively amid a swiftly evolving digital landscape,” says Arpita Dwivedi, practice director at Everest Group. Staff augmentation and outsourcing are nothing new. “For