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Fewer than 25% of enterprises have scaled AI successfully
Data released by Gartner on Tuesday shows that despite widespread enterprise adoption of AI, fewer than one in four enterprises have successfully scaled AI across multiple business departments. The survey covered more than 1,300 leaders from organizations with annual revenue exceeding $50 million. Meanwhile, 85% of technology leaders plan to increase AI investment next year, but about 11% of surveyed organizations reported a lack of visibility into AI spending in 2025. Gartner analyst Tina Nunno warned that without disciplined measurement tied to business outcomes, enterprises risk wasting resources and falling short of expectations.
Retailers bet on AI for supply chain, ‘smart’ shopping
Several retail executives stated in recent earnings calls that they will accelerate AI applications in the second half of 2026, covering supply chain, customer service, product discovery, and internal processes. Ulta Beauty appointed a new CTO to advance its technology strategy, Gap expects capital expenditures to reach $650 million, and Dollar General's net sales increased 5.2% year-over-year to $11.3 billion. Industry experts noted that AI investments will make shopping experiences more personalized, but consumers may not notice the technology behind the scenes.
CIOs are still waiting for AI’s cost savings
Infosys' latest report shows that corporate enthusiasm for AI investment remains strong, but 72% of respondents have successfully scaled fewer than a quarter of pilots, and two-thirds of enterprises struggle to measure AI ROI. Experts point out that team coordination and business-oriented definitions of success are key.
Victoria’s Secret reshapes its tech leadership
Victoria's Secret & Co. has announced two key technology leadership appointments: Adrian Butler joins as EVP and CTO from Foot Locker, and Gerri Martin-Flickinger, former Starbucks CTO, is added to the board of directors. The moves follow a period of board transition and align with the company's 'Path to Potential' growth strategy.
Target eyes bigger tech investments amid growth efforts
Target 在 Q2 财报电话会议上披露，本年度资本支出已投入24亿美元，同比增长30%，重点用于技术升级。CEO Michael Fiddelke 强调与 Google 和 OpenAI 的合作，以及新设首席 AI 官 Chandhu Nair 的任命，旨在通过 AI 提升客户体验和内部运营效率。
Only daily AI users feel positively about job security
A new survey from CNBC and SurveyMonkey finds that only daily AI users feel optimistic about job security, while weekly or non-users feel less secure. Analysts attribute this to unclear policies, insufficient training, and a lack of trust in how AI is introduced.
Advances in AI capabilities to outpace cost savings
A new Gartner report warns that while AI tokens are becoming more cost-efficient, the rapid pace of capability innovation will drive inference costs per agentic workflow up more than fivefold by 2028. Enterprises face rising spending on complex AI systems, with nearly half escalating cost surprises to their boards.
US Government to Authorize Private Firms for Offensive Cyber Operations Against Criminal Gangs
The Trump administration will permit private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups under a new program overseen by the DOJ and DHS. The initiative aims to disrupt cybercrime but raises legal, ethical, and operational concerns among experts.
Enterprises Face Multi-Year Path to Full-Scale AI Agent Adoption
A new Deloitte report reveals that while half of tech leaders claim a clear vision for AI operating models, just 15% have scaled multiagent systems. Most organizations are three to four years away from redesigning half their processes around AI agents, citing technical and organizational hurdles.
Target appoints Lowe's executive as its first chief AI officer
Target Corporation announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Chandhu Nair as its first chief AI officer and senior vice president, effective August 24. Nair spent more than six years at Lowe's, most recently serving as senior vice president of stores, data, AI, and innovation. At the same time, Purvi Shah has been promoted to senior vice president of user experience. Both report to Chief Information and Product Officer Prat Vemana.