US Cyber Trust Mark launches as the Energy Star of smart home security
Image: The Verge / Adobe Stock Consumers shopping for new smart home devices will soon be able to look for the official stamp of trust from the US government: the US Cyber Trust Mark. Similar to how an Energy Star label on home appliances denotes a certain level of energy
Read moreInspire Digital Storytelling and Enlighten AI Leaders With These Helpful Books
Isaac Sacolick shares insights on his favorite books from the past year, highlighting essential reads for digital storytellers and tech leaders. Key recommendations include "Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks, "Building a Second Brain" by Tiago Forte, and Adam Grant's "Hidden Potential." Additional notable mentions cover AI and leadership books.
Read moreThat Elon Musk ‘Adrian Dittmann’ screenshot is almost certainly fake
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images A screenshot that seems to suggest billionaire Elon Musk is cosplaying superfan “Adrian Dittmann” — showing X account permissions beyond that of an ordinary user — is almost certainly fake, a source at X tells The
Read moreThe Tesla Cybertruck isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
The Verge / Photo by Bloomberg, Getty Images A few months before the first Cybertrucks were delivered to customers, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got on a call with investors and said he wanted to “temper expectations” about the polarizing vehicle. “It’s a great product, but financially, it will take, I
Read morePeople really think Adrian Dittmann is secretly Elon Musk
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Rumors that viral Elon Musk fanboy Adrian Dittmann is actually a fake online persona used by Musk himself have been reignited following fresh evidence linking the pair. Internet sleuths are pointing to a string of recent activity from Dittmann’s X account
Read moreMy 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 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
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