CIO In The Know – CIOs shift thinking to economic factors, budgets and organizational impacts of AI

The latest CIO In The Know newsletter discusses the pressing challenges faced by CIOs, including economic uncertainty affecting budgeting and strategic alignment. AI's impact on organizational dynamics has intensified collaboration between CIOs and other executives, especially CHROs. The newsletter also highlights new blog posts, podcasts, and an upcoming LinkedIn discussion.

The Trojan Horse in Your Inbox: Why Personal AI Agents are a CIO’s Newest Nightmare

Agentic AI personal agents are gaining traction for enhancing productivity, but they present significant risks for CIOs due to potential data breaches and malicious activities. While they can streamline workflows by accessing user data, the lack of governance and oversight raises concerns. Organizations must educate users on the associated risks and implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information.

CIO In The Know – Continuing the Velocity – Insights That Move CIOs Forward

Happy New Year! 2026 kicks off with a bang…and a long list of subjects to cover. The CIO Playbook for 2026 is out and covers a wide gamut of topics CIOs are facing in 2026. TL;DR: It’s more than AI and technology.…