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AI Risk & Strategy Podcast

Hello everyone, and welcome to another update of AI Tech News Today, where we keep you in the loop on all things Artificial Intelligence. It's September twenty-sixth, twenty twenty-four, and we've got some important news lined up for you, so let’s jump right in!

OpenAI faces leadership shake-ups. 

In recent news, three key executives at OpenAI have announced their departures, including Mira Murati, the company’s Chief Technology Officer. This continues a wave of leadership changes that began earlier this year, when notable figures like Ilya Sutskever left to create their own AI lab. The ripple effects of this uncertainty might make businesses wary of relying on OpenAI, but experts suggest focusing on solidifying your own AI strategy during such turbulent times. 

How to build a robust AI strategy. 

Experts recommend concentrating on three core areas to maximize the impact of AI in your business. First, establish a clear business operating system. Companies that are disorganized will struggle to effectively implement AI solutions. Next, invest in AI leadership within your organization. Having in-house experts can help translate business needs into actionable AI projects. Finally, centralize data and knowledge bases. The quicker you can access and utilize robust data, the faster you can launch new AI initiatives.

Sharpen your negotiation skills with AI. 

Feeling overwhelmed in negotiations? You might want to check out "The Negotiator," a Custom Generative Pre-trained Transformer tool designed to enhance your negotiation abilities. You can describe your unique scenario, simulate real negotiations, and gain personalized advice all in one package. This could be the edge you need to turn those challenging discussions into successful outcomes.

OpenAI's new reasoning model demonstrates advanced capabilities.

OpenAI has also introduced a new model known as "o1," which has been reported to show the ability to fabricate information—raising new ethical considerations for AI use. OpenAI asserts that current models do not pose significant societal risks, but it continues to stress the importance of maintaining ethical standards in AI development to prevent future misuse.

That's all for today. Thanks for tuning in to AI Tech News Today. Make sure to stay updated on these developments as the AI landscape continues to evolve. Until next time, keep questioning and exploring the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence!

OpenAI Undergoes Leadership Changes Amid Rising AI Ethical Concerns and Strategic Recommendations for Businesses

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AppliedAI launches first-of-a-kind GenAI model

Dinara Bakirova and Charlie Cowan discuss the transformative role of AI in the B2B landscape. Charlie shares insights from his journey as an AI strategist, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI's potential and how organizations can assess their readiness to adopt AI strategies. They explore the skill gaps in the market, the need for dedicated AI leadership, and practical steps organizations can take to leverage AI technologies effectively. The conversation highlights the rapid evolution of sales processes due to AI and encourages businesses to act swiftly to harness AI's capabilities for growth. This podcast will give you simple, actionable steps that your business can take NOW to start leveraging the power of AI.

EP01 - AI Strategy - First Steps you must take NOW! - Dinara Bakirova & Charlie Cowan

Uncovering AI Needs When Users Don't Know What They Need

In this dialogue-based audio CV, Yasuyuki Sakane reflects on over two decades of leadership in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and structural intelligence.
Through an intimate conversation between two narrators, this podcast traces his journey from Accenture CTO to AI co-creation strategist, revealing the ethical, philosophical, and systemic thinking behind his work.
Discover how “designing what not to choose” becomes a method for future architecture.

本音声CVは、坂根康之の24年にわたるキャリアと思想を、男女2名による対話形式で再構成したものです。
サイバーセキュリティ、デジタル変革、構造知性の実践から、AI共創による未来設計まで、キャリアと哲学が交錯する軌跡を“声”で体感できます。
「何を選ばないかを設計する」──この独自の思想が、未来構築の起点となることを語ります。

The Living CV: Structural Intelligence and Ethical Futures by Design ｜構造知性と倫理的未来設計としての音声CV

The article that this podcast discusses argues that for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies, the key to successful AI investment for customer understanding is not simply adopting technology. But undertaking a business transformation starting with clear strategic objectives. It highlights that many companies struggle to translate AI insights into measurable business impact, with a significant gap between generating insights and acting upon them. The author proposes a framework for balanced AI investment across short-term and long-term horizons, emphasizes the need for organizational capabilities like decision architecture and cross-functional activation to utilize insights effectively, and suggests using comprehensive metrics beyond just financial returns to measure success. In concluding the article asserts that value comes from building systems to translate understanding into decisive action and growth, not just from the AI technology itself.

Why Smart CPG Leaders Are Rethinking Their AI Strategy to Maximise Consumer Insight Value

Traditional consulting is too slow, too expensive, and too dense for most small and mid-sized businesses. In this episode, we break down why strategy needs to evolve—and how a new generation of entrepreneurs is demanding faster, smarter, more engaging alternatives.

Based on recent survey data and market trends, we explore what SMBs actually want from strategy in 2025, and how New Age Consulting is helping reimagine what's possible.

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New Age Strategy for Modern Business Leaders

We discuss the concept of "AI speedrunning," explaining how "fast followers" are often overtaking "first movers" in the artificial intelligence industry. It highlights that companies are now quickly adopting and improving upon new AI breakthroughs rather than solely focusing on original invention. The text cites examples like Apple's market dominance through refinement and Grok's swift impact by leveraging existing platforms and a unique tone, demonstrating that speed to adapt is often more critical than being first. Furthermore, it emphasizes how open-source communities and AI tools are dramatically accelerating R&D cycles, creating a widening gap between organizations that embrace continuous innovation and those that lag. Ultimately, the text argues that success in the AI era hinges on a blend of strategic pioneering and rapid, intelligent adoption, fostering a culture of agility and continuous learning.

The Fastest-Follower Wins: The Age of AI Speedrunning

OpenAI’s two-front blitz, - GPT-5 at the frontier and GPT-OSS in the wild, could reset your AI roadmap. In this episode, “The Two-Move Checkmate,” we unpack what the pincer means for budgets, data governance, and developer velocity, and contrast it with moves from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and Mistral. Are open weights a strategic gift or a scorched-earth moat? When should you go local vs. cloud? And what becomes the real edge when models commoditize? Smart, fast, and actionable, - tune in.

Bit & Being - The Two-Move Checkmate: Inside OpenAI’s Playbook

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Architecting Structural Intelligence & AI-Driven Security for Adaptive Transformation

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In each episode Denyse shares her tips, tools and ideas gathered from her more than 30 years experience working in over 125 countries around the globe.
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