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1 in 3 IT Leaders Pull Back on AI Investments: Asana

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1 in 3 IT leaders are reducing AI investments due to inadequate employee training and rushed implementations, leading to ineffective adoption strategies. Over half regret not training staff, while nearly 30% acknowledge hasty investments. Failure rates of AI projects are rising, prompting some firms to abandon initiatives. However, successful AI adopters report improvements in productivity and decision-making.

https://www.ciodive.com/news/IT-CIO-AI-regret-investment-experimentation-asana/747683/

AI Act Deadline Missed as EU GPAI Code Delayed Until August, Richard Barker

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EU's General Purpose AI Code release missed May 2 deadline; now expected by August, delaying related AI Act provisions. Reasons for delay include allowing feedback and assessing support from AI providers. Political solutions may be necessary if not finalized by August, while tech developers face additional regulatory challenges.

https://thelens.slaughterandmay.com/post/102karg/ai-act-deadline-missed-as-eu-gpai-code-delayed-until-august

EU Clarifies AI Act’s Prohibited Practices With New Guidelines

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EU issues guidelines clarifying prohibited AI practices under AI Act. Key prohibitions include manipulative techniques, social scoring, risk assessments for crime prediction, untargeted facial image scraping, emotion recognition in certain settings, biometric categorization of sensitive traits, and real-time biometric identification for law enforcement. Guidelines establish legal certainty, refine definitions, and highlight the interplay with existing EU laws. Safeguards for exemptions will require impact assessments on fundamental rights.

https://natlawreview.com/article/european-commissions-guidance-prohibited-ai-practices-unraveling-ai-act

States Are Passing AI Laws; What Do They Have in Common?

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States are enacting AI laws influenced by the EU AI Act. Common features include disclosure of AI-generated content, use-case transparency, regulations for high-risk applications, and anti-discrimination measures. States like California, Colorado, and Utah lead in these regulations, emphasizing transparency and stakeholder compliance, with potential sanctions for non-compliance. Companies must align with these laws through governance programs, risk assessments, and ethical practices.

https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/states-passing-ai-laws-what-do-they-have-common/

State of the CIO, 2025: CIOs Set the AI Agenda

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CIOs are expanding their roles in AI transformation, emphasizing strategic vision and collaboration. As businesses increasingly focus on AI, CIOs are tasked with guiding organizations in leveraging AI for solving business challenges. The 2025 State of the CIO survey highlights a significant shift towards strategic responsibilities, with 41% of leaders identifying as strategic compared to 35% in 2024. Companies prioritize AI for operational efficiency and customer experience improvement, with a collaborative approach between IT and business units driving AI adoption. Despite challenges in staffing, investment in AI and digital initiatives remains strong, reinforcing the elevated status of CIOs as key business leaders.

https://www.cio.com/article/3974090/state-of-the-cio-2025-cios-set-the-ai-agenda.html

4 Recs for CIOs as They Implement Agentic AI

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CIO Recommendations for Agentic AI Implementation:

  1. Pace Appropriately: CIOs should prioritize strategic pacing over speed, focusing on areas with clear ROI and mature data setups.

  2. Use Cases & Complexity: Base implementations on specific use cases; larger organizations may need a slower, more cautious approach due to legacy systems.

  3. Design for Integration: Prepare infrastructure for scalable integration, treating AI as a business challenge, not just a tech issue.

  4. Collaborate & Lead: CIOs must take on a leadership role in AI initiatives, working with CAIOs to balance innovation and operational readiness.

https://www.cio.com/article/3976687/4-recs-for-cios-as-they-implement-agentic-ai.html

EU Sails Past Deadline to Tame AI Models Amid Vocal US Opposition

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EU fails to meet deadline to regulate AI amid US lobbying, with concerns over new rules following surge in AI use post-ChatGPT. Efforts to establish a “code of practice” for AI models face criticism from US tech firms and concerns from European lawmakers about diluting regulations. The US government has echoed these criticisms, complicating the EU's regulatory ambition. The outcome hinges on cooperation from major AI companies as August 2 compliance deadline approaches.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-deadline-artificial-intelligence-models-lobbying/

Corporate Compliance Under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Legal Framework and Strategic Implications

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EU's Artificial Intelligence Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for AI, imposing obligations on companies within and outside the EU. It adopts a risk-based approach requiring compliance assessments, internal policies on generative AI, and ongoing monitoring after deployment. The Act categorizes AI systems by risk level, outlines compliance procedures, and mandates transparency and incident reporting. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties. The Act aims to unify the internal market, mitigate risks, and foster trustworthy AI development. Companies must proactively embrace compliance for strategic advantage.

https://www.leadersleague.com/en/news/corporate-compliance-eu-artificial-intelligence-act

AI Chat Support and GDPR: Ensuring Data Privacy in Automated Conversations

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AI chat support must comply with GDPR for data privacy, especially in the EU. Businesses should transparently inform users about data collection, limit data to what's necessary, ensure accuracy, and securely store information. Avoid common pitfalls like neglecting user consent and indefinite data storage. Tools like Kodif can streamline GDPR compliance through features like consent management, data anonymization, and audit trails, reinforcing the importance of data privacy as a competitive advantage.

https://techbullion.com/ai-chat-support-and-gdpr-ensuring-data-privacy-in-automated-conversations/

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