My Top Articles of 2024: More GenAI to Digital Transformation
In this holiday week post, Isaac Sacolick reflects on 2024, highlighting key articles in AI, leadership, and innovation. Isaac selects must-reads like expert AI predictions and insights on digital transformation.
Read moreDo Kwon will be extradited to the US to face charges over Terra’s $40 billion crypto crash
Image: Getty Do Kwon, the co-founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs, will be extradited to the US to face federal fraud charges, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The Montenegro Ministry of Justice announced the decision on Friday, which comes more than one year after the authorities arrested Kwon
Read moreTrump announces new tech policy picks for his second term
Michael Kratsios appearing at the Web Summit in 2019. | Photo by Rita Franca/NurPhoto via Getty Images In a pair of Truth Social posts on Sunday, Donald Trump announced a set of picks for his administration’s tech policy team that will report to David Sacks, Trump’s “AI and crypto czar.”
Read moreWhat do Transformation Leaders Hope for in 2025? More Empathy, Growth, and Humanity
In his last post of 2024, Isaac Sacolick reflects on a challenging year despite significant achievements in content creation and community-building. Discussions during the Coffee With StarCIO Digital Trailblazers on moral courage highlight the importance of empathy and collaboration. Looking ahead, a hopeful vision for 2025 focuses on humanity and
Read moreChris’ Corner: Element-ary, My Dear Developer
I coded a thingy the other day and I made it a web component because it occurred to me that was probably the correct approach. Not to mention they are on the mind a bit with the news of React 19 dropping with full support. My component is content-heavy HTML
Read more20 Expert Gen AI Predictions for an Ambitious 2025
Discussions with leaders from vtech companies focused on CIO's gen AI expectations for 2025, highlighting the shift towards pragmatic AI applications amidst fading LLM hype. Key predictions include the rise of agentic AI, increased focus on data privacy, and the need for effective change management to support innovation and employee
Read moreChris’ Corner: Hot Off The Digital Linotype Machine
Typography stuff! I can’t help it, it’s a part of me. I bookmark great looking new typefaces (according to me) when I see them released or are just seeing them for the first time. Here’s some! Roslindale I think they are kiping this slogan from Caslon and it’s awfully bold
Read moreFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Three Timely Strategies for CIOs and Digital Trailblazers
Isaac Sacolick reflects on his experiences and shares valuable lessons from his book, Digital Trailblazer. Highlighting the significance of addressing burnout in IT, promoting diverse teams for innovation, and fostering a positive team culture, Isaac emphasizes the need for compassionate leadership heading into 2025.
Read moreDavid Sacks is Trump’s AI and crypto ‘czar’
David Sacks speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention. | Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump says that VC and All-In podcast co-host David Sacks will be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” The appointment of Sacks, who hosted a $300,000-a-person dinner at his San
Read moreBitcoin just hit $100,000
Nick Barclay / The Verge Bitcoin has passed $100,000, marking its highest price since the cryptocurrency launched more than a decade ago, and as of this writing, it has reached $103,359.00, according to Kraken. Despite its triumphs, Bitcoin’s value is still being measured in USD, emerging as an alternate payment
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