The Serious Insights State of AI 2026 May Update May 2026 did not overturn the core findings from the State of AI 2026 report. It reinforced them. The month made clear that AI has moved beyond model competition as the primary story. The sharper questions now involve operational control, institutional trust, energy access, regulatory maneuvering, and the ability of … [Read more...] about The Serious Insights State of AI 2026 May Update: Capital concentrates as trust and infrastructure lag
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Fergonn Fernandez on Risk and Resilience in the AI Era: A Serious Insights Interview
An interview with Fergonn Fernandez AI-enabled attackers are exposing just how slowly most financial institutions still move, even after years of investment in controls, governance, and cyber tooling. In this Serious Insights interview, NewRocket financial services expert Fergonn Fernandez explains why fragmented risk, security, IT, and operations functions cannot keep … [Read more...] about Fergonn Fernandez on Risk and Resilience in the AI Era: A Serious Insights Interview
Agentic AI Cybersecurity: The 3 Axes of the New Threat Surface (Updated)
Agentic AI Cybersecurity: The 3 Axes of the New Threat Surface (Updated) Agentic AI is turning cybersecurity from a contest between people with tools into a contest between systems with objectives. The shift is not just about more powerful models; it is about software that can perceive, plan, and act across networks with a degree of independence. Those same properties that … [Read more...] about Agentic AI Cybersecurity: The 3 Axes of the New Threat Surface (Updated)
Justin Corres on Building an AI-Native Agency Where Human Insight and Authentic Voices Still Matter: A Serious Insights Interview
An interview with Justin Corres We've been tracking the intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise across industries, including libraries reimagining their futures and organizations navigating the complexities of AI-driven workflows. Our latest conversation brings that lens to the world of digital marketing. Justin Corres, Co-Founder and Managing Director … [Read more...] about Justin Corres on Building an AI-Native Agency Where Human Insight and Authentic Voices Still Matter: A Serious Insights Interview
Is Your Data AI-Ready? Probably Not, But Not for the Reasons You Think
Is Your Data AI-Ready? Probably Not, But Not for the Reasons You Think A recent CIO piece identifies seven familiar data readiness problems. The real list is longer, and the real problem is structural. The CIO article on data readiness for AI covers the expected ground: compliance-oriented data strategy, weak governance, poor BI adoption and data debt. All valid. Its … [Read more...] about Is Your Data AI-Ready? Probably Not, But Not for the Reasons You Think