Big shifts in AI governance and tech unfold this week. Here's what leaders need to know in under five minutes.- Europe doubles down on responsible AI with accountability, governance, and scalable solutions to stay competitive.- AI agents risk without oversight: 1.5M deployed, over half unmanaged; leaders must implement ongoing guardrails.- Vercel CEO AI impact on coding: automation shifts software development, prompting rethink of AI-resilient tech investments.- AI Today in 5 roundup highlights strategy, security, and a buy versus build debate amid regulatory volatility.- Economy and workforce: AI's macro effects on trade and leadership guide planning and talent development.Sources:- EU AI summit summary https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/prleap-2026-2-5-between-autonomy-and-alliance-akkodis-and-politico-convene-decision-makers-for-the-future-of-ai-made-in-europe- AI Today in 5 update https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ai-today-in-5-february-4-2026-the-saa-90033/- Rogue AI risk alert https://www.cio.com/article/4127774/1-5-million-ai-agents-are-at-risk-of-going-rogue-2.html- Dana Peterson talk https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/the-next-generation-of-business-ai-and-other-emerging-forces-dana-peterson- AI Today in 5 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMHVUkRugiIAdd me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/
