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CIOs eager to scale AI despite difficulty demonstrating ROI, survey finds

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However, barriers such as adoption speed and security concerns hinder rapid AI integration, according to a new survey. There is a promising surge in the use of AI technologies across various industries. Additionally, traditional security measures often fall short of addressing the unique demands of AI technologies.

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Doing Diligence Well In Venture Investing: Going Back To The Future

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By Nicolas Sauvage Due diligence has made a comeback. According to a study of 700 venture capital firms , a typical deal once took 83 days to complete. On an average deal, VCs would spend 118 hours on due diligence and call 10 references. The assumption was often that someone else had already done the diligence.

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Exposure to new workplace technologies linked to lower quality of life

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Exposure to new technologies such as trackers, robots, and AI software in the workplace work is linked with lower quality of life for workers, a UK study has found. Fewer than 25% of those surveyed frequently used these emerging technologies, with 20.2% using wearables, 20.8% AI software, and 23.7%

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6 most underhyped technologies in IT — plus one that’s not dead yet

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Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. Their enthusiasm is justified, with multiple studies finding that AI is delivering strong value and returns on investment. We think so.

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Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle

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The employment gap Despite national conversations about the lack of diversity in tech, women are disproportionally missing out on the ongoing boom in IT jobs. In fact, the ratio of women to men in tech roles has declined in the past 35 years, with half of women who go into tech dropping out by the age of 35, according to data from Accenture.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 stock options report, pivot to SaaS, crypto investor survey

TechCrunch

We spend a lot of time praising tech investors and entrepreneurs for their risk appetite. Considering how central equity is to attracting tech talent, “underwater stock options have the potential to negatively impact hiring and retention across the startup ecosystem,” he writes.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cash management basics, proptech investor survey, visa interview prep

TechCrunch

Especially in the early days, non-technical founders are vulnerable when it comes to hiring technical employees. Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener. Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener.

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