Early Morning Byte: Monday, January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025 ā€¢ Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Kicking off 2025, 42 forward-thinking tech leaders are stepping into new roles at organizations like General Motors, 7-Eleven, Shake Shack, and the State of Oklahoma. These leaders bring fresh energy and expertise to challenges like digital transformation, AI integration, and cybersecurity, all while reimagining how technology can create smarter, more connected experiences.

šŸ“Œ Key Headlines

  • T-Mobileā€™s 2021 Data Breach Sparks Another Lawsuit: The fallout continues as T-Mobile faces new legal challenges over the breach that exposed the personal data of 79 million users.

  • Google DeepMindā€™s World Modeling Initiative: Led by Tim Brooks, this new research team aims to revolutionize AI.

šŸ’” Strategic Insights

  • Sam Altman Talks AGI and the Future: OpenAIā€™s CEO reflects on the journey to AGI and what lies ahead for AIā€™s role in society.

  • Future Opportunities: Is your next role in this emailā€¦?

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EXTRA BYTES

T-Mobile is once again under fire for its handling of the 2021 data breach that exposed the personal information of 79 million individuals across the U.S.

Led by Tim Brooks, Google DeepMind is forming a new research team focused on developing AI models capable of simulating real-world environments.

7-Eleven has named Jim Kastle as its new Chief Information Security Office, bringing over 20 years of IT and risk management expertise to the role.

In an expansive interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reflects on the organizationā€™s journey from its humble beginnings to its pivotal role in shaping the AI frontier.

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