
AI Update, October 09, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, October 2. Stay in the know.

According to a study by Deloitte, enterprise leaders want improved efficiency and productivity from generative AI, and 40% are already seeing success. Other benefits include uncovering new ideas and innovation.
Generative AI initiatives focused on cybersecurity are exceeding ROI expectations, according to respondents. The technology is most advanced in IT, Operations, and Marketing functions.
The report, based on a survey of 2,773 leaders globally, shows that generative AI is delivering desired benefits to enterprise companies, particularly in efficiency and cybersecurity initiatives.
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Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, October 2. Stay in the know.
AI agents can automate media buying—but only after your team documents its decision rules, sets data thresholds, and tests the recommendations. Learn how to set a solid foundation and gradually build agent autonomy. Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, September 25. Stay in the know.
Most B2B sellers say they're now using AI for at least one core selling task, but most also say they wouldn't trust an AI agent to act on their current sales data, according to recent research.
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, September 18. Stay in the know.
Most B2B buyers say they have removed a vendor from their purchasing shortlist because of information they learned from an AI platform, according to recent research.