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Mark Samuels

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
14
Latest publication
Sep 25, 2026
Outlet visibility, for zdnet.com
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Jul 17, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Mark Samuels

    Who’s responsible for catching rogue AI agents? You are - ZDNET (opens the original)

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    It’s been an interesting and concerning few months for professionals using generative AI. Beyond the release of ever-more powerful models, some of the most high-profile AI technologies have broken free and hacked external organizations. Also: The AI models that cheat the most, according to new CAIS benchmark From leaving their sandboxes to venture into other development platforms to accessing an Australian government portal, these hacking incidents have sparked a heated debate about the long-ter

  2. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Mark Samuels

    AI just broke your career ladder - here are 6 new ways to the top - ZDNET (opens the original)

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    For decades, the story was simple: start in an entry role, gain on-the-job experience, and move up the career ladder step by step. Now, in an age of AI, that long-accepted narrative is crumbling. Also: ‘Specialists aren’t required’ anymore: How to stay valuable in an AI agent workplace today AI is automating routine tasks at the bottom rungs of the career ladder while giving people the tools to work on more complex tasks earlier in their careers. In this AI-enabled workplace, instead of a single

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Mark Samuels

    This CIO doesn’t ‘hire engineers to write code’: 3 AI fundamentals he prioritizes instead - ZDNET (opens the original)

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    Evidence suggests that delivering value from AI is hard. With 91% of professionals saying their firm still falls short on AI, business leaders and professionals have lots of work to do to ensure emerging tech explorations become useful production services. Also: Why replacing staff with AI backfires: 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead Gill Haus, chief information officer at Chase, the consumer banking arm of JPMorgan Chase & Co, recognized that creating value in the age of AI is ab

  4. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Mark Samuels

    45% of professionals use shadow AI tools – here’s how to manage the risks - ZDNET (opens the original)

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    Shadow AI is rapidly becoming a massive issue for organizations. Research suggests 45% of employees used unsanctioned AI tools in the previous 30 days, and 36% used confidential data alongside these services. Tal Carmi, CIO at technology specialist WalkMe, whose firm published its State of Digital Adoption 2026 report based on a global survey of 3,750 professionals, told ZDNET that the research shows shadow AI is often a symptom of a wider adoption problem: staff bypass sanctioned tools if they

  5. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Mark Samuels

    Just 13% of professionals are confident using AI - how top companies are solving this skills gap - ZDNET (opens the original)

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    AI tools might be common in businesses, but high-quality training is not. Research from technology training and talent provider QA found that 32% of employees have received no formal training, and only 15% receive ongoing or advanced support. This lack of learning and development has a big impact. Only 9% of employees consider themselves advanced or expert users, and just 13% of professionals are confident in using AI for basic tasks. Also: 91% of professionals say their firm still falls short o

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