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Confessions of a Head of IT: What I Wish Every CEO Knew About AI Projects
It seems like AI is a success story from the outside, since almost every company says they are “using AI.” As the Head of IT, the truth is more complicated from the inside. In this article, I talk about five real problems with AI projects in 2026, from the zoo of tools we’ve made to the lack of a human operating system. I also talk about what CEOs and boards really need to do to fix things.
The Silent Shift: How 2025 Redefined Digital Health and What Comes Next
In 2025, healthcare went from slow digitization to smart, AI-powered care. This article talks about three significant changes in digital health: AI becoming a part of the care fabric, real data infrastructure like Germany’s ePA, and more pressure from regulators on trust and equity. It also tells healthcare leaders what they need to focus on in 2026.
The Digital Frontier 2025 (10/30): Spotlight on GE HealthCare’s AI Innovation Lab – A Blueprint for Health Tech Strategy
A close look at GE HealthCare’s AI Innovation Lab. Look into their strategic projects on predicting breast cancer recurrence, creating AI health companions that can act on their own, and using generative AI for maternal health.
The Quiet Rewiring: How 2025 Redefined Finance and What Comes Next
2025 quietly changed the way banking, insurance, and payments work. AI went from being an experiment to being part of the infrastructure, money became programmable, and regulators took control. This article looks at those changes and explains what financial leaders need to do in 2026 to compete in a safe and smart way.
2025 in Review, 2026 in Preview: The Auto Industry’s Strategic Inflection Point
2025 was a turning point for the auto industry. EV enthusiasm cooled, software and AI moved to the centre, and autonomous mobility quietly scaled. This article reviews the year’s three big convergences and outlines what automotive leaders must do in 2026 to stay competitive.
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why “Encrypted” IS No Longer “Safe Forever”
Quantum computing will break many of the cryptographic systems leaders still rely on. This article explains “harvest now, decrypt later,” what post-quantum cryptography is, and the first practical steps CIOs and executives should take now.
The AI Layoffs: What Everyone Is Getting Wrong—And What Happens Next
The first wave of AI-related layoffs is loud, but the real change is the quiet phase that follows.
In this article I explain how companies are funding their AI factory, what “workforce compression” really means, and how leaders can respond with clarity instead of panic.
Why Digital Literacy Must Become a National Priority to Secure Our Future
Digital literacy is no longer just about using devices. It is a national defense against manipulation, inequality, and economic decline. This article explains why countries must treat digital skills like reading and writing to stay resilient in the AI era.
Europe’s Bold AI Gamble: Can a Sovereign, Ethical Model Compete with the U.S. and China?
The new large language model that Switzerland made for the public is more than just a technical achievement. It shows that Europe is trying to create its own moral and independent way of using AI, separate from the U.S. and China. The main question is whether a model based on values can still compete in a world where size, speed, and private capital are the most important things.
Balancing AI and Human Judgment: The Leader’s New Challenge
In a world of constant notifications and AI-driven tools, the rarest asset for leaders is focused attention. This article explores why attention protection is a core leadership requirement and how to use deep work, technology settings, smarter environments, and daily routines to maintain clarity and sound judgment.
Indirect Prompt Injection: The Overlooked AI Threat That Could Break Trust in Automation
Most talks about AI security still center on bias, privacy, or jailbreaking. But there is a quieter and much more dangerous risk that is coming up: indirect prompt injection. Attackers can quietly control your AI systems and destroy trust in automation by hiding instructions inside normal data.
Guarding Your Attention: Leadership Focus in a World Full of Distractions
The most valuable resource for leaders in a world of continuous notifications and digital noise is not time, but attention. I explain why maintaining focus is essential for effective leadership and how to do so with deep work, improved technology use, encouraging surroundings, and daily routines.