Weekender: How costs, ROI shape generative AI adoption plans

[Signup]( [CIO Dive]( Weekender Aug. 17, 2024 | A roundup of this week’s most read stories [Center for Internet Security]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY — Center for Internet Security [Simplify Your Cyber Defenses with CIS]( Plagued by cyber threats? CIS® develops security best practices to help you prioritize your cybersecurity program. [Explore the CIS difference.]( [How costs, ROI shape generative AI adoption plans]( Elusive returns clouded the technology’s initial hype. Executives and analysts are now putting the focus back on costs and use case fit. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tech chiefs gear up to spend bigger IT budgets in 2025]( Despite growing enterprise appetite for technology and talent, cost optimization remains a priority, according to Forrester research. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Pfizer appoints AI chief to boost its digital leadership team]( Berta Rodriguez-Hervas joined the pharmaceutical company after stints at Stellantis, Nvidia and Tesla working on algorithms, computer vision and ML. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored Content by Hyperproof [Learn how to assess your organization's GRC maturity]( With the GRC maturity model, empower your organization to thrive in a dynamic regulatory landscape and explore new market opportunities. 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