Extensive AI use makes employees lonely, nervous

Employees suffered profound sadness and isolation shortly after routine tasks were automated by AI, according to a study published in The Harvard Business Review. “Interactions with AI made them more efficient and capable of doing much more work, but at the same time left them feeling lonely, which resulted in employees being more likely to…

The modern browser is under attack: Here’s how to protect it

The modern web browser has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, becoming an indispensable tool in today’s digital age. It facilitates online communication and provides unparalleled productivity, especially as organizations continue to transition to hybrid work models and embrace cloud-based operations. Unfortunately, security infrastructures haven’t evolved as fast as they should, making these browsers…

MuleSoft unveils composability solution for gen AI

Salesforce subsidiary MuleSoft announced a new AI-powered composability solution on Tuesday aimed at helping organizations build discrete AI services that form the building blocks of more complex systems and applications.  “We believe the world of AI is really the world of APIs,” said Param Kahlon, Salesforce EVP and GM of Automation and Integration. “If you…

How to get the most out of IT consultants

As enterprises continue to plan, expand, or evolve their digital transformation efforts and shifts to the cloud, many are likely relying on IT consultants or considering hiring them for help. Bringing IT consultants on board give enterprise IT leaders several advantages, not the least of which is quick access to needed expertise when it’s not…

Stock buybacks put CIOs in the hot seat

Charles Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities contrasts London’s order and safety with the chaos and risk of Paris. Wall Street has its own tale of contrasts: Apple, which represents order and safety, and UnitedHealth Group, which represents — well, it was supposed to be order and safety, too, only it didn’t work out that well.…