AI momentum is real in 2026, but leaders face uncertain returns and new risks. Here's a concise look at what matters this week.- Davos 2026: only 30% confidence in revenue growth; high AI spend with tariffs makes ROI reassessment essential.- Compliance shift: move from testing to enterprise adoption; prioritize secure use, risk mitigation, and ethics.- Healthcare win: Fujitsu and Genshukai recognized by WEF for hospital data integration, boosting efficiency.- Market and finance: potential AI bubble burst; focus on fundamentals and governance, with the Ten Percent Rule.Sources:- How executives are thinking about AI heading into 2026 https://hbr.org/2026/01/hb-how-executives-are-thinking-about-ai-heading-into-2026- AI Today in 5 January 20 2026: The Extortion Edition https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/ai-today-in-5-january-20-2026-the-extortion-edition/- Davos 2026 CEOs uncertain on next steps as AI returns disappoint and tariffs loom https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-makers/davos-2026-ceos-uncertain-on-next-steps-as-ai-returns-disappoint-and-trump-tariffs-loom-says-pwc-chief-87930.htm- Fujitsu World Economic Forum hospital AI project https://global.fujitsu/en-global/pr/news/2026/01/20-01- How would the bursting of an AI bubble actually play out https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/how-would-the-bursting-of-an-ai-bubble-actually-play-out/- Trust Paradox: Delegating AI in Finance https://www.randstadusa.com/job-seeker/career-advice/career-development/trust-paradox-delegating-ai-finance/Add me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/
