Chief information officers are increasingly positioned not just as technology leaders but as enablers and co-leaders of business transformation. While some argue for a dedicated chief transformation officer, many experts agree that CIOs have the skills and perspective to drive change, especially when transformation demands close coordination between IT and business units.

MIT researchers have developed a device that can collect drinking water from air, even in extreme environments such as Death Valley, according to a study in Nature Water. The device, made from hydrogel and glass, absorbs water vapor at night and condenses it into liquid during the day, producing up to two-thirds of a cup of water daily.

Change has become a constant, with employees experiencing an average of 10 initiatives annually, up from two in 2016, according to Gartner research. This shift has led to fatigue, affecting morale and productivity. Harvard Business Review's playbook offers executives strategies to manage this ongoing change, emphasizing the importance of agility and resilience.

Tesla made its first autonomous vehicle delivery last week when a Model Y traveled from its Austin, Texas, factory to a local customer with no human intervention. A video shared by the company on social media shows the driverless SUV navigating public roads. Tesla has yet to disclose the specific hardware or software used in the test, or when the technology might become commercially available.

AI is central to competitive strategy in B2B, transforming market intelligence, predictive analytics and customer engagement. Companies such as ZoomInfo, Statworx and Zurich Insurance Group leverage AI to gain insights, forecast demand and personalize interactions. AI-driven automation enhances operational efficiency at firms such as JPMorgan Chase, while generative AI accelerates innovation at companies such as StackBlitz.