Early Morning Byte: Monday, February 3, 2025

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February 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

At Microsoft AI Tour NYC, leaders explored how AI is already transforming business. Microsoft showcased Copilot’s evolution into an intelligent assistant, the importance of trust and governance in AI, and strategies for scaling AI from pilot to production.

The key message? AI is here, now is the time to take the next step.

📌 Key Headlines

  • CFO Confidence Climbs: Optimism among CFOs reaches its highest level since 2021.

  • AI Without Controversy?: DeepSeek’s chatbot mirrors ChatGPT, until it hits sensitive topics.

  • New Leadership at Truist: A new CTO steps in to drive cloud and digital innovation.

💡 Strategic Insights

  • AI as a Competitive Differentiator: Organizations are quickly shifting from experimentation to enterprise-wide AI adoption.

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FEATUREDAI Transformation in Action: Key Insights from the Microsoft AI Tour NYC

In an era where AI-driven transformation is a key competitive advantage, the Microsoft AI Tour NYC provided attendees with actionable insights, hands-on experiences, and exposure to the latest AI innovations. The event focused less on “what’s coming next” and more on the immediate strategic business impact AI is already delivering.

By Dave Hatz, Contributing CIO ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

The index, which measures business sentiment among finance chiefs, reached 6.7 out of 10, with expectations that conditions will further improve to 7.0 by year-end.

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, has developed a chatbot that rivals leading U.S. models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT in terms of functionality and user experience.

A federal court has granted preliminary approval for a $45 million global settlement in a class action lawsuit against MGM Resorts International.

Truist Financial Corporation has named David McLeod as its Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing its commitment to cloud transformation and digital innovation.

TRENDINGCIO Spotlight: Chris Mowry, Chief Information Technology Officer

From leading global digital transformations to driving AI-driven strategies, Chris Mowry reflects on key challenges, priorities, and the mindset needed to navigate today's technology environment.

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CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin.

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