Most organizations are not short on excitement about AI. What they are short on is clarity.
As companies push for greater efficiency, faster results, and lower costs, the way leaders communicate those goals can make a significant difference in how employees respond.
Contributing CIO Rockwell Scott argues that executive intent gives people the context they need before they are asked to adopt new tools or change how they work. Through an example of AI in contract review, he explores how the same technology can be met with resistance or support depending on how its purpose is communicated.
Scott shares five ways leaders can put intent into practice and build trust before the outcomes ever show up. Keep reading →
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Apple and Meta Bring 816B-Parameter AI Model to Macs
Apple and Meta are teaming up to bring an 816-billion-parameter AI model to Mac computers, allowing developers to run advanced AI workloads locally. Despite significant hardware costs, the collaboration could help organizations reduce cloud expenses and gain greater control over sensitive data.
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CIOs Weigh In on the Push to Slow Down AI
As some AI industry executives call for a slowdown in development, technology leaders are questioning whether those warnings stem from genuine safety concerns or business interests. The debate raises larger questions about how organizations can prepare for increasingly autonomous AI systems while maintaining control and accountability.
PUBLIX PROMOTES LONGTIME EXECUTIVE TO CDIO
The promotion of Laurie Douglas comes as Publix announces a series of technology leadership changes following the retirements of two longtime executives. Keep reading →
SET THE TONE
In The Standard, H. Michael Burgett draws on a lesson from Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White to explore why great leaders hold themselves to expectations higher than those set by others.
Burgett explains the difference between meeting organizational requirements and setting personal standards that build character, earn trust, and influence how others approach their work.
He also shares three ways leaders can raise the bar: defining their own expectations, putting in the work when no one is watching, and seeking accountability from others. Through these habits, leaders can turn personal commitments into consistent actions that strengthen their teams and encourage others to aim higher. Read more →
