In this issue, we have to talk about agentic commerce, given how much it was discussed at NRF this past week. The last time we addressed it was an intro to the topic; this time, we have more in-depth links for you to read. First, my take.

Bad actors are deploying AI to exploit vulnerabilities faster than human defenders can detect them, creating a speed-wisdom paradox: organizations need machine-speed responses but cannot afford to sacrifice human judgment on consequential decisions.

Plenty has been said about how AI should be done over the next 10+ years. What about today's concerns for the next 12 months? How should executives discuss AI in the enterprise for the next 12 months? What are the questions they should be asking, and the steps they should be taking? What are the biggest concerns?

As work shifts from collaborative to intelligent, what becomes more important: speed or velocity? The dominant message of SmartSheet ENGAGE was the declaration that its future would be focused on Intelligent Work Management (IWM).

While Davos leaders debate cooperation, corporate Boards face immediate, high-stakes threats: hardware vulnerabilities exploited by 15-year-long systematic campaigns, fragmented AI policies creating competitive gaps, and gray-zone conflicts that turn companies into invisible targets.

Another year, another Davos. With 3000 official and 5000 unofficial attendees at UnDavos and a host of amazing side events, the beginning of the year marks a rite of passage for the C-Suite. While convening high above the Swiss Alps, these global leaders will quot;talkquot; about the state of world affairs and the economy.