AI leadership in action today. A quick brief on governance, talent, and the human side of automation.- Gov Stein signs an executive order to form an AI Leadership Council and AI Oversight Teams for governance and literacy.- Fortune notes CEOs pausing entry level hiring; focus shifts to problem-solvers and rethinking talent pipelines.- Anton Korinek on Time AI list warns about unemployment risks and the need for ethical, inclusive automation.- Tredence named a leader in Everest Group data and AI services, highlighting strong vendor partnerships.- Faithful Futures conference explores human-centered values guiding AI governance for leaders.Sources:- Governor Stein Executive Order AI — https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/09/02/governor-stein-announces-executive-order-ai- CEOs pause hiring due to AI disruption — https://fortune.com/2025/09/02/ceos-putting-a-pause-on-hiring-first-timers-entr-level-gen-z-job-warning-career-coach-fortune-500-warns/- UVA Time 100 AI influencer — https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-professor-named-list-most-influential-people-ai- Tredence leader Everest Group AI — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tredence-recognized-as-a-leader-in-everest-group-data-and-ai-services-specialists--north-america-peak-matrix-assessment-2025-302543609.html- Charting Faithful Future AI — https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2025/9/2/charting-faithful-future-artificial-intelligenceAdd me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

AI is redefining leadership. Here are the top takeaways in under five minutes.- Accenture unifies four services into Reinvention Services, prioritizing leadership and talent in AI-driven growth.- OpenAI Stargate targets 10 GW AI infrastructure by 2028 with SoftBank and NVIDIA, adding centers in Texas, UAE, Norway, UK.- US AI action plan emphasizes responsible AI in healthcare, transparency, and human oversight shaping workforce strategy.Sources:Accenture changes growth model to reinvent itself for the age of AI - https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/accenture-changes-growth-model-to-reinvent-itself-for-the-age-of-aiAI ethics: bridging the gap between public concern and global pursuit - https://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2025/09/ai-ethics-bridging-the-gap-between-public-concern-and-global-pursuit/OpenAI global AI infrastructure expansion: strategic implications for investors - https://www.ainvest.com/news/openai-global-ai-infrastructure-expansion-strategic-implications-investors-2509/AIbase Daily coverage - https://www.aibase.com/news/20963White House releases AI action plan with focus on health care - https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/50951/White-House-releases-AI-action-plan-with-focus-on-health-careAdd me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

AI is reshaping leadership decisions in minutes a day. Here are the key takeaways you can apply now.- AI enhances decision quality and predicts project risks for better planning.- AI driven customer service recognizes emotions to tailor responses.- AI analyzes employee engagement and turnover risk to boost retention.- AI collaborates on campaigns and content, sparking creative cost effective outputs.- Ethics and transparency remain essential to protect trust and reputation.Sources:- One Useful Thing. https://www.oneusefulthing.org- One Useful Thing on Substack. https://substack.com/@oneusefulthing- How to Talk to a Chatbot, Susan Wittigal Albert. https://susanwittigalbert.substack.com/p/how-to-talk-to-a-chatbot- Mass Intelligence, One Useful Thing. https://open.substack.com/pub/oneusefulthing/p/mass-intelligence?comments=true- Post p-166151195, Substack Home. https://substack.com/home/post/p-166151195Add me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

AI is reshaping leadership in real time—here are the must-know updates for leaders.- AI transparency and literacy reduce anxiety and boost productivity by encouraging open use and training.- Human-centered leadership in AI-driven SMEs: balance tech with human skills, redesign roles, and upskill teams.- AI enables smarter operations and decision-making; leaders must adopt forward-thinking strategies to stay competitive.- IJCAI 2025 highlights Canada’s leadership in AI research; invest in ecosystems and talent.- Governance and compliance: tools like AI Court Order Tracker aid risk management and regulatory alignment.Sources:- IJCAI 2025 Canada AI research leadership — https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1094896- AI shame spreading in the workplace — https://completeaitraining.com/news/ai-shame-is-spreading-in-the-workplace-as-executives-and/- Why human-centred leadership outperforms in the AI-driven era — https://completeaitraining.com/news/why-human-centred-leadership-outperforms-in-the-ai-driven/- AI insights: Ropes & Gray LLP 2025 AI global report — https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2025/08/ai-insights- What every business leader needs to know about the rapidly evolving world of AI — https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2025/august/what-every-business-leader-needs-to-know-about-the-rapidly-evolving-world-of-ai/Add me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

AI moves fast. Leaders need a quick pulse on what matters today.- Rapid progress across platforms with image editing, GPT-5 safety, Nvidia earnings, real-time voice agents, and a new Anthropic safety report.- AI readiness gap: AI shame and hidden usage highlight the need for clear training and open communication.- Leadership lesson: balance speed with sustainability; avoid burnout, prioritize long-term strategy and workforce wellbeing.- Call to action: implement guardrails, enhance training, and maintain ethical, transparent AI adoption.Sources:- YouTube AI News August 30 2025 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkaeHQmk0gg- BinaryVerse AI News August 30 2025 — https://binaryverseai.com/ai-news-august-30-2025/- What is AI Shame? Readiness Gap — https://fortune.com/2025/08/29/what-is-ai-shame-readiness-gap-training-artificial-intelligence/- 100-Hour Workweek and Burnout — https://fortune.com/2025/08/30/100-hour-workweek-sabotage-silicon-valley-burnout-ai-founder-andrew-filev/- Apple AI Leadership — https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250825344/apple-is-blowing-its-chance-for-ai-leadership-but-what-else-would-you-expectAdd me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/