We keep our ear to the ground for the interesting stats, insights and discussion points you need to feel in the know and shape the future with confidence.

1. Ctrl + Alt + Reinvent

Nearly two-thirds of non-managers worry about job security, and half of managers doubt their ability to lead AI-augmented teams. Not only is this a tech challenge, it’s also a leadership one. The future of work is racing toward us faster than ever, and AI is at the center of it but most companies aren’t ready. The first EY Agentic AI Workplace Survey shows that while employees are excited about AI’s potential to boost productivity and improve their work experience, many feel left in the dark about their company’s strategy. Clear communication, structured training, and a bold vision are critical to turning optimism into action. Without them, enthusiasm risks turning into resistance…

Unchanneled worker enthusiasm squanders agentic AI’s promise

2. Fake it ‘til you break it?

The real threat isn’t just hackers — it’s hyper-real fakes. India’s draft IT Rules take aim at deepfakes with bold measures: mandatory labels covering 10% of visuals, audio identifiers for the first 10% of playback, and permanent metadata baked in. Platforms must step up with detection safeguards and user declarations. Why the urgency? In today’s economy, trust is the ultimate asset, and deepfakes can devalue it overnight. India’s move isn’t just regulation, it’s a blueprint for engineering authenticity in an era where reality itself is negotiable.

Deepfakes Under Scrutiny: India’s IT Rules Redefine Digital Trust

3. Board games

Boardrooms are feeling the squeeze. Directors from some of the world’s biggest companies say they’re buried in information yet short on time for big-picture thinking. The business environment isn’t just fast, it’s unpredictable and tangled. And, almost half of boards don’t even talk about AI, even though it’s set to transform every job out there. Add complexity and a love for the status quo, and governance starts to wobble. The upside? This six-part roadmap could flip the script — streamlining work, boosting trust, and injecting foresight so boards stay sharp before cracks turn into chasms…

What is the agenda for reimagining more strategic, future-looking boards?

4. Cyber vital signs

What’s the biggest blind spot in healthcare today? It’s not patient care, it’s cyber care. EY and KLAS Research surveyed healthcare executives and uncovered a critical truth: cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem anymore, it’s a strategic lifeline. In a world where digital health records, connected devices, and virtual care are the norm, a single breach can shatter trust and derail innovation. Leaders now recognize that cyber must move from the back office to the boardroom, becoming a shared responsibility across the organization. Not only does strong security protect but it also enables growth, resilience, and confidence.

US Healthcare Cyber Resilience Survey

5. Lock and key

Fraud isn’t just lurking in the shadows — it’s woven into the fabric of today’s fast-moving business world. Nearly 45% of companies have faced serious integrity breaches in the past two years and an eye-opening 93% involved third parties, according to the Global Integrity Report 2024. Digital growth without strong controls? That’s like leaving the vault door open. And while 43% of fraud cases are caught through tips, many whistleblowers still face backlash, making safe reporting a must. Bottom line: tech, governance and ethics aren’t buzzwords, they’re the triple lock that keeps fraud from becoming your next headline.

Navigating the risk landscape to build fraud-resilient frameworks

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