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CHROs buried in project work miss strategic risks—here's how to escape
Transformation leaders who get pulled into daily execution lose sight of business shifts and stop hearing early warnings. One CHRO reclaimed focus by delegating decisions and protecting time for CEO alignment.
DOL Says Dual-Role Scheduling Won't Kill Exempt Status—If You Track It Right
Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5 clarifies when salaried employees can pick up hourly shifts without losing exemption. The catch: primary duty must remain exempt work, and you must monitor the balance over time.
AlphaSense hits $7.5B valuation on nearly doubled funding
AlphaSense raised new capital at a $7.5 billion valuation, nearly doubling from its previous round. The AI-native market intelligence platform is betting on enterprise demand for financial and legal research automation.
ECB Will Require Banks to Address AI Risks With Targeted Controls
European Central Bank plans to ask lenders for specific measures to manage artificial intelligence risks. What controls regulators expect and when banks must act.
Ramp hits $44B valuation on AI-driven expense growth
Fintech expense-management firm Ramp's valuation jumped to $44 billion, attributed to AI-powered features driving customer adoption. Here's what the funding round signals about enterprise AI demand.
US officials explore direct equity stakes in AI companies
The US government is examining whether to take ownership positions in AI firms rather than rely on voluntary safety commitments. The move signals federal concern over AI development governance.
Walmart shareholders block AI workplace disclosure as automation spreads
Walmart investors rejected a proposal to report on AI and automation risks in the workplace. The vote signals investor appetite for expansion despite labor concerns.
Legal AI Conference Lands in L.A. June 17 — Live and Virtual
Masters AI Legal and Cat Casey's TechnoCat partner for a full-day program on practical AI fluency for lawyers. Registration open for in-person and remote attendance.
Ramp hits $44B valuation in Series F, now a unicorn among fintech startups
Ramp closed a Series F funding round at $44 billion valuation, joining a shrinking class of privately-held AI-native enterprise finance platforms. What this means for the spend management market.
Boxabl lands 203-unit order from Texas developer
Boxabl secured its first Phase 2 order: 203 prefab housing units from Shelton Development in Texas. What this signals about modular housing adoption in tight markets.
Neurovia AI Named Official Cybersecurity Partner at Government Summit
Robo.ai subsidiary Neurovia AI will participate as an official government AI cybersecurity partner at the 3rd Government Cybersecurity Summit. Details on the scope of involvement and specific deliverables remain unclear from the announcement.
Merck's Keytruda Combo Beats Chemo in Head-Neck Cancer; Sacituzumab ADC Wins in Endometrial
At ASCO 2026, Merck reported two phase II/III wins: pembrolizumab plus radiotherapy hit 84% two-year PFS in HPV+ head-neck cancer (vs 70% for cisplatin), and sacituzumab tirumotecan met OS and PFS endpoints in post-platinum endometrial cancer. What this means for Keytruda's post-exclusivity pipeline.