Data’s Dark Secret: Why Poor Quality Cripples AI and Growth

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Poor data quality undermines AI and business strategy despite heavy investments. Organizations face challenges like fragmented systems and inconsistent definitions, leading to eroded trust and diminished value. Leaders must prioritize data quality as a strategic imperative by implementing governance, investing in AI tools, and embedding quality in processes. Effective data management can transform operational efficiency and decision-making, ultimately driving growth and innovation in the digital economy.

https://www.cio.com/article/3956176/datas-dark-secret-why-poor-quality-cripples-ai-and-growth.html

How Today’s CIOs Are Upskilling

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CIOs must continuously upskill due to rapid tech advancements and industry complexities. They focus on aligning IT with business strategy, fostering innovation, and embracing a learning culture. Educational choices include universities, online courses, and networking with peers. Essential skills now encompass both tech and business leadership, as CIOs transition to drivers of digital transformation and organizational growth. Ongoing education is critical for remaining competitive in today's fast-paced environment.

https://www.informationweek.com/it-leadership/how-today-s-cios-are-upskilling

EU to Build AI Gigafactories in €20bn Push to Catch up With US and China

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EU plans €20bn to build AI gigafactories with supercomputers to enhance competitiveness against the US and China. Aiming for 3-5 sites costing €3-5bn each to develop advanced AI technologies, the initiative raises concerns about energy consumption and regulatory changes to the AI Act, focusing on easing business burdens while ensuring consumer protection.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/09/eu-to-build-ai-gigafactories-20bn-push-catch-up-us-china

EU ‘AI Continent’: Plan to Boost Artificial Intelligence Industry

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EU unveils “AI Continent Action Plan” to enhance its AI industry, focusing on simplified regulations, infrastructure, and support for startups amidst criticisms of existing regulations hindering innovation. The plan includes establishing AI factories and a dedicated service desk for compliance guidance on new AI laws.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/09/eu-ai-continent-plan-to-boost-artificial-intelligence-industry.html

Commission Sets Course for Europe’s AI Leadership With an Ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

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EU launches AI Continent Action Plan to achieve global AI leadership, enhancing innovation through five key pillars: AI infrastructure expansion, data access improvement, algorithm development, talent recruitment, and regulatory simplification. The plan includes public consultations and aims to boost investments in AI factories and promote strategic sector adoption.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1013

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

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ICS: Automated systems managing industrial processes; includes SCADA, DCS, PLCs. Key for efficiency, safety, monitoring; vulnerable to cyber threats; essential for operational continuity.

INSIGHT: GDPR Revamp the Opportunity for EU Bank Data-sharing to Fight Financial Crime

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GDPR revamp could enhance EU banks' data-sharing to combat financial crime. Current regulations hinder sharing vital information between banks, stalling fraud prevention efforts. MEP Regina Doherty advocates for updates that maintain privacy while enabling quicker responses to scams, emphasizing the urgent need as fraud losses escalate in Europe. Improved data sharing can help detect fraudulent transactions and reduce broader financial crimes, balancing privacy rights and anti-crime measures.

https://www.amlintelligence.com/2025/04/insight-gdpr-revamp-the-opportunity-for-eu-bank-data-sharing-to-fight-financial-crime/

EU Plans Major GDPR Overhaul to Ease Business Compliance Rules

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EU plans to amend GDPR to simplify compliance for SMEs, maintaining data privacy principles. Changes include streamlined documentation and reduced complexity for businesses under 500 employees. Intended to boost European digital competitiveness amid AI concerns, reforms will clarify algorithmic processing rules and address cross-border data transfer issues. Balancing privacy with law enforcement needs also under discussion. Legislative proposals expected by June 2025, aiming to harmonize enforcement standards across EU member states.

https://idtechwire.com/eu-plans-major-gdpr-overhaul-to-ease-business-compliance-rules/

DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking in the Fight Against Cyberattacks

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DNS is a crucial yet underutilized asset for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in combating cyberattacks. As the first point of detection, DNS can prevent attacks by blocking malicious queries, disrupting command-and-control communications, and stopping data exfiltration. Recent advancements in AI have enabled cybercriminals to adapt rapidly, creating polymorphic malware and sophisticated phishing campaigns. By leveraging protective DNS combined with threat intelligence, CISOs can proactively safeguard their networks from evolving threats, urging a strategic shift to utilize DNS as a frontline defense system in the cybersecurity landscape.

https://www.securityweek.com/dns-the-secret-weapon-cisos-may-be-overlooking-in-the-fight-against-cyberattacks/

Meet the Deputy CISOs Who Help Shape Microsoft’s Approach to Cybersecurity

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Microsoft's cybersecurity strategy includes a Cybersecurity Governance Council and Deputy Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) focusing on risk management, compliance, and operational security. Key figures Igor Sakhnov, Mark Russinovich, and Yonatan Zunger lead initiatives in identity security, Azure security, and AI safety. They stress the importance of integrating security into innovation, assume that breaches will happen, and highlight misconceptions about perfect solutions in cybersecurity. Their leadership showcases a commitment to building resilient systems that involve collaboration across the company's tech landscape.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/04/08/meet-the-deputy-cisos-who-help-shape-microsofts-approach-to-cybersecurity/

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