Tech News this Week

Global, Tech Leaders Weigh In On AI Development Debate

Companies like Anthropic and Open AI are going head-to-head with global political leaders, as well as players like NVIDIA, over whether or not to slow down AI innovation. In this episode, Esther Shittu discusses the current landscape of AI development, the arguments for each side of this debate, and the geopolitical and economic implications of these choices. Featuring: Esther Shittu, News Writer at TechTarget Today's episode covers… The landscape of AI regulation and key players Impact on open source and closed models Predictions and future outlook for AI regulation …and more! To learn more about AI, check out TechTarget AI & Emerging Tech. To watch our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech. References: Enterprises in shaky spot amid calls for an AI slowdown AI CEOs call for slowing AI boom as billions flow to data centers

VMware Explore 2026 Insights: Private Cloud's Resurgence, NVIDIA Noticeably Absent

VMware Explore 2026 carried a noticeably different energy than in previous years, according to attendees. Beth Pariseau was on the ground at the conference and brings back the major headlines, emerging industry themes, and critical insights into how private AI and cloud infrastructure strategies are shifting in real time. Featuring: Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer, TechTarget In today’s episode, we’ll cover… Kubernetes and Tanzu integration VMware Cloud Foundation VCF 9 migration Broadcom's private cloud strategy and more! To learn more VMware Explore 2026 coverage, check out IT Infrastructure. To watch video clips from our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech. References: Enterprises make strides with private AI on-premises Broadcom CEO doubles down on private cloud at VMware Explore

Why NVIDIA’s Price Hike Could Hit Every IT Team

NVIDIA has been in a few major headlines in the last week. In this episode, we explore the company's latest financial results and strategic moves that have made the news, as well as the implications of the global memory shortage on enterprise IT. Featuring: Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer, TechTarget In today's episode, we cover... Implications of anticipated price hikes for enterprise IT NVIDIA's potential acquisition of Hugging Face NVIDIA's announcements about AI systems and investment in Groq chips ...and more! To learn more about AI and IT Operations, check out TechTarget IT Infrastructure. To watch video clips from our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech. To listen to Beth's podcast, subscribe to IT Ops Query on Apple, Spotify, and other major podcasting platforms. References: Nvidia price hike will raise IT costs for all, analysts say | TechT... Nvidia Agrees to Buy Open Source AI Platform Hugging Face For $12.9 Billion

Black Hat's Biggest Shift: AI Attacks Are Here, and Getting Smarter

In this episode of Tech News This Week, we sit down with Sharon Shea, executive editor of TechTarget Cybersecurity, to recap Black Hat 2026. Sharon shares about the atmosphere around automated AI attacks, recommended strategies in this new era of AI and cybersecurity, and touches on what to watch in 2027. Featuring: Sharon Shea, executive editor of TechTarget Cybersecurity In today's episode, we cover... Characteristics of AI-enabled attacks The shift from hyping AI to operationalizing AI Perennial threats like critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and much more! Resources: Black Hat 2026: Key news, takeaways and security trends | TechTarget

OpenAI-Hugging Face Hack: What Happens When One AI System Attacks Another?

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Kelsey Sung sits down with Dark Reading Managing Editor Fahmida Rashid to unpack one of the most significant AI security stories of the year: an OpenAI test model that autonomously escaped its sandbox and targeted Hugging Face's production environment during an internal evaluation. The discussion explores how the incident unfolded, why it marks a milestone in AI-versus-AI attacks, and what it reveals about the limits of today's AI safety guardrails. They also examine the growing challenges around AI containment, enterprise security, and accountability as autonomous systems become more capable. Featuring: Fahmida Rashid, Dark Reading In this episode: How an OpenAI test model escaped its sandbox and targeted Hugging Face What the incident reveals about AI guardrails, containment, and safety frameworks Why AI systems can circumvent rules to accomplish assigned tasks The legal and liability questions surrounding autonomous AI behavior What CISOs and security teams should do now to prepare for AI-driven attacks As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, this conversation explores the new security realities organizations need to understand, from incident response planning to the future of AI governance. Resources: What the OpenAI-Hugging Face Hack Means for Enterprises When AI Attacks: OpenAI Models Autonomously Hack Hugging Face Hugging Face ‘Hacker’ Was Rogue OpenAI model

Understanding The Trump Executive Order on Frontier Models in AI

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Kelsey Sung and Kinza Yasar discuss the implications of an executive order released by President Trump regarding a voluntary review process AI frontier models. Featuring: Kinza Yasar, TechTarget We cover… The basic overview of the executive order Unanswered questions around the definition of frontier model The AI cybersecurity clearinghouse introduced in this executive order The executive order's impact on enterprise and AI vendor behavior …and more! Resources Trump AI order targets frontier model prerelease review

Microsoft Layoffs and the AI Effect: What You Need to Know

Tech companies acknowledge that AI is playing a role in job losses, but some might be growing more careful with their word choice in those acknowledgments. In this episode, we explore the recent Microsoft layoffs, the role of AI in driving these changes, and how companies communicate about AI's impact on employment. Featuring: Kelsey Ziser, Senior Editor at Information Week In today's episode, we cover... The role of AI in automation and job cuts Company messaging around AI and employment Economic and microeconomic factors influencing layoffs ...and more! Find us on YouTube at @eyeontech and subscribe to the Tech News This Week channel on Apple, Spotify and other major podcast platforms to get new episodes weekly. Resources 2026 tech company layoffs [Tracker]

What this week's Meta layoffs tell us about AI transformation progress

In this week's episode, we sat down with TechTarget News Director Jim O'Donnell to discuss the the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry, focusing on Meta's strategic moves and the broader implications of AI transformation on employment, roles, and company culture. O'Donnell provides expert insights into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what the future might hold. In this episode, we cover: Meta's layoffs and AI strategy Changing workforce dynamics and soft skills Future challenges for new entrants in tech And more! Find more tech news headlines by reading our Weekly Roundup. Read more on techtarget.com/searchcio

Proof that vibe-coded apps are putting your organization at risk

A recent Red Access report revealed a staggering 5,000 vibe-coded apps in corporate environments, with 2,000 lacking proper security controls. This means sensitive data, including medical records, is floating around with no basic protections. TechTarget.com's Kelsey Sung and Dark Reading's Rob Wright talk about the rapid evolution of shadow AI in light of this report. Employees aren't just using unauthorized tools, they’re creating apps that could be serving up sensitive information to hackers on a silver platter. Dig into the Red Access report here: Red Access Request a Demo Stay in the loop on other tech news this week: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/feature/Weekly-news-roundup-Googlebook-announced-WhatsApp-Incognito-Altman-under-fire-and-Foxconn-breach

Novo Nordisk's OpenAI Partnership & How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Development

Novo Nordisk teamed up with OpenAI, a partnership intended to shorten timelines and improve accuracy in drug development. In this episode, Kelsey Sung interviews Cliff Saran of Computer Weekly about Novo Nordisk's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI. They explore how AI is transforming drug development, reducing timelines, and addressing challenges in healthcare innovation. This collaboration also hints at a future where AI might reduce the need for animal testing, a controversial but promising step forward in ethical research. Featuring: Cliff Saran, Computer Weekly Read more: Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to AI-power drug development

Decoding US Cybersecurity and AI Legislation

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance. Main Topics The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis Dark Reading Confidential podcast: Recent podcasts | page 1 of 1 | Dark Reading Follow Becky on LinkedIn: Becky Bracken | LinkedIn

Behind 2026 Healthcare AI Trends: AI Adoption Grows, But Physician Confidence Is Shaky

AI utilization grew among physicians from 38% in 2023 to 72% in 2026. But doctors still harbor concerns about employing the tool. TechTarget senior editor Anuja Vaidya sat down with us to dig into this trend and explore what AI adoption in this risk-averse industry can tell business leaders across the economic landscape. In today's episode, we cover... AI use cases in healthcare Data privacy concerns The health IT regulatory landscape around AI and how physicians are finding guardrails amid deregulation Future trends in AI utilization ...and more! Read more on our websites. Data privacy, AI safety assurances key to physician adoption of AI How health systems are facilitating AI governance

SaaS isn't dying, it's changing: How vendors & users are responding to agentic AI

The possibilities with agentic AI in SaaS seem boundless, but certain limitations may be the only thing keeping the “SaaSpocalypse” at bay. Informa TechTarget editors Beth Pariseau and Ben Lutkevich discuss how agentic AI is affecting the future of SaaS applications. In today’s episode, we cover… The impact of AI agents on SaaS vendors Real-world examples of AI transforming business processes Historical trends in IT centralization and decentralization …and more! Read more on our websites. SaaSpocalypse? Maybe not, but SaaS applications are changing

Debunking the SaaSpocalypse: What Is the Real Threat to SaaS Giants?

In this episode, Eye on Tech's Sabrina Polin and TechTarget journalist Don Fluckinger explore the so-called SaaSpocalypse, the impact of agentic AI on SaaS vendors, and the evolving challenges in SaaS pricing models. They debunk myths, analyze market reactions, and discuss how vendors can adapt to ensure profitability and transparency. In this episode, we cover: What is the SaaSpocalypse? Leaking market cap and investor fears The pricing challenges in AI-enhanced SaaS And more! Read more on our websites: Potential Salesforce pricing reset latest sign of 'SaaSpocalypse'

Agentic AI & the Economy: Takeaways from the CitriniResearch Macro Memo

CitriniResearch’s recent paper theorizing about agentic AI’s economic impact caused such a stir that the stock market reacted. The polarizing nationwide conversation that followed left business leaders with some serious questions to answer about their agentic AI reliance. We delve into these questions and more in a conversation with Informa TechTarget AI experts Jen English and Everett Bishop. In this episode, we cover: The Citrini paper’s speculation about agentic AI’s “negative feedback loop” How the dawn of agentic AI differs from previous technological eras How business leaders can respond to the realities of agentic AI’s economic influence ...and more! For more AI stories, check out our website, Search EnterpriseAI. Is Citrini Research's dark AI future a given? How agentic AI is changing work, strategy and competitiveness

How Will Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Acquisition of Juniper Networks Benefit Customers?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks would benefit Juniper shareholders, but what about its customers? In this week’s podcast, Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves and Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Bob Laliberte discuss whether Juniper customers are the losers in the deal.

How Do Businesses Justify Gen AI Spending in 2024?

In 2024, businesses will quickly shift from testing to implementing generative AI in customer-facing apps. Due to high costs, GenAI providers must offer clear pricing, says Mike Leone, a TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group analyst. Related stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366563445/Small-language-models-an-emerging-GenAI-force https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Five-generative-AI-trends-to-look-for-in-2024 https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366561920/AWS-customers-grapple-with-generative-AI-shortfalls

Gen AI and Open Source LLMs, Exploring Cloud Vendor Security

In this episode of Tech News This Week, ESG analysts Paul Nashawaty and Mike Leone discuss why open-source large language models will become more critical in generative AI applications. Analyst Melinda Marks describes the security differences between the major cloud providers. Related stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366562492/How-generative-AI-is-changing-the-fashion-industry https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/news/366562299/Google-Gemini-AWS-GenAI-tools-face-uphill-battle-for-devs https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366562298/Google-strikes-back-at-OpenAI-with-Gemini-foundation-model https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366562233/IBM-Meta-form-AI-Alliance-to-promote-open-AI https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366561920/AWS-customers-grapple-with-generative-AI-shortfalls

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How Will Microsoft’s AI Strategy Affect Tech Buyers?

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Paul Nashawaty of Enterprise Strategy Group describes the critical roles of tech industry giants and startups in developing generative AI for enterprises. Related Stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/opinion/Microsoft-Ignite-highlights-future-of-AI-customer-success https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366559694/Microsoft-expands-AI-reach-with-Azure-AI-studio-genAI-tools https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Enterprise-IT-shops-more-likely-to-buy-GenAI-than-build-it

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Cisco Earnings Disappoint, What Does It Mean for IT Spending?

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Bob Laliberte of Enterprise Strategy Group explains why he doesn’t see a slowdown in IT spending despite bellwether Cisco’s disappointing revenue forecast. Related Stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Enterprise-IT-shops-more-likely-to-buy-GenAI-than-build-it https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366559936/Cloud-costs-increase-amid-SaaS-pricing-hikes

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