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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

O'Reilly on Data

It’s difficult to argue with David Collingridge’s influential thesis that attempting to predict the risks posed by new technologies is a fool’s errand. However, there is one class of AI risk that is generally knowable in advance. We ought to heed Collingridge’s warning that technology evolves in uncertain ways.

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CIO risk-taking 101: Playing it safe isn’t safe

CIO Business Intelligence

As CIO, you’re in the risk business. Or rather, every part of your responsibilities entails risk, whether you’re paying attention to it or not. There are, for example, those in leadership roles who, while promoting the value of risk-taking, also insist on “holding people accountable.” You can’t lose.

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Want to tackle technical debt? Sell it as business risk

CIO Business Intelligence

That includes maintenance and upgrades deferred in favor of other projects or priorities, which can result in high future costs when those actions can no longer by avoided, often when a solution reaches end-of-life. Here’s where CIOs can rethink their approach to the long-term benefit of their organizations.

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CIOs weigh where to place AI bets — and how to de-risk them

CIO Business Intelligence

There are a lot of risks and a lot of land mines to navigate,” says the analyst. Coming to grips with risk The first step in making any bet — or investment — is to understand your ability to withstand risk. It’s a significant danger with significant costs. The opportunity is too big. billion in 2024 to $521.0

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Gen AI without the risks

CIO Business Intelligence

Developing and deploying successful AI can be an expensive process with a high risk of failure. How can CIOs deliver accurate, trustworthy AI without the energy costs and carbon footprint of a small city? Train overnight when data center demand is low for better performance and lower costs. But do be careful.

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4 hidden risks of your enterprise cloud strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

While cloud risk analysis should be no different than any other third-party risk analysis, many enterprises treat the cloud more gently, taking a less thorough approach. Interrelations between these various partners further complicate the risk equation. That’s where the contract comes into play.

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How to get your CFO to buy into a better model for IT funding

CIO Business Intelligence

This article explores how CIOs can address each of their CFO’s key concerns when moving away from project-based teams to persistent funding, including the need to better track ROI, reduce risk, and reduce cost. The persistent teams used a benefits delivery roadmap, which outlined the SMART benefits to be delivered throughout the year.

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