At a time when enterprises and governments alike are grappling with the implications of widespread AI adoption, Salient’s timing could not be more critical.

Here are the 10 most important AI and tech stories from the past week—and why they matter to business and technology leaders.

From billion-dollar infrastructure investments to intensifying talent wars, last week delivered powerful signals for the future of AI, data infrastructure, and enterprise tech. Whether you're a CIO, CTO, founder, or policy advisor, these headlines reveal the direction industry giants are moving—and why you should be paying attention.

If AI is the shiny object in the room, the real story is unfolding just behind it… So what’s now? What’s next? And what really matters for enterprise leaders, strategists, and builders?

What used to be a window into the internet is fast becoming a command center for thought, action, and automation. Whether you’re a founder building in the space or a business leader navigating digital transformation, the evolution of AI browsers deserves your full attention.

The AWS Agent Marketplace isn’t just a feature drop—it’s a strategic move that will shape how businesses discover, adopt, and scale AI. It’s also a clear signal that the future of AI is less about chatbots and more about smart, actionable agents doing real work.

In a rush to modernize hiring workflows, McDonald’s deployed Olivia, an AI chatbot built by Paradox.ai, to pre-screen job applications. The result? A digital hiring process so efficient that—as it turns out—it cut critical corners in cybersecurity.

The Ultimate AI Strategy Guide for the Enterprise Technology Association. This new resource brings together the key insights, practical steps, and data points from more than 16 of the world’s leading AI frameworks. These include work from Accenture, McKinsey, Google, Microsoft, IBM, PwC, the World Economic Forum, and others.

As AI becomes a standard part of the business technology stack, leaders are faced with a critical decision: which AI assistant best meets the needs of their organization?