In this week's episode, we sat down with TechTarget News Director Jim O'Donnell to discuss the the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry, focusing on Meta's strategic moves and the broader implications of AI transformation on employment, roles, and company culture. O'Donnell provides expert insights into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what the future might hold.

In this episode, we cover:

• Meta's layoffs and AI strategy
• Changing workforce dynamics and soft skills
• Future challenges for new entrants in tech

And more!

Find more tech news headlines by reading our Weekly Roundup.

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A recent Red Access report revealed a staggering 5,000 vibe-coded apps in corporate environments, with 2,000 lacking proper security controls. This means sensitive data, including medical records, is floating around with no basic protections.

TechTarget.com's Kelsey Sung and Dark Reading's Rob Wright talk about the rapid evolution of shadow AI in light of this report. Employees aren't just using unauthorized tools, they’re creating apps that could be serving up sensitive information to hackers on a silver platter.

Dig into the Red Access report here: Red Access Request a Demo

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Novo Nordisk teamed up with OpenAI, a partnership intended to shorten timelines and improve accuracy in drug development.

In this episode, Kelsey Sung interviews Cliff Saran of Computer Weekly about Novo Nordisk's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI. They explore how AI is transforming drug development, reducing timelines, and addressing challenges in healthcare innovation. This collaboration also hints at a future where AI might reduce the need for animal testing, a controversial but promising step forward in ethical research.

Featuring: Cliff Saran, Computer Weekly

Read more: Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to AI-power drug development

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance.

Main Topics

• The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership
• Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity
• The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future
• Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy
• Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis

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AI utilization grew among physicians from 38% in 2023 to 72% in 2026. But doctors still harbor concerns about employing the tool. TechTarget senior editor Anuja Vaidya sat down with us to dig into this trend and explore what AI adoption in this risk-averse industry can tell business leaders across the economic landscape.

In today's episode, we cover...

• AI use cases in healthcare
• Data privacy concerns
• The health IT regulatory landscape around AI and how physicians are finding guardrails amid deregulation
• Future trends in AI utilization

...and more!

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The possibilities with agentic AI in SaaS seem boundless, but certain limitations may be the only thing keeping the “SaaSpocalypse” at bay. Informa TechTarget editors Beth Pariseau and Ben Lutkevich discuss how agentic AI is affecting the future of SaaS applications.

In today’s episode, we cover…

• The impact of AI agents on SaaS vendors
• Real-world examples of AI transforming business processes
• Historical trends in IT centralization and decentralization

…and more!

Read more on our websites. SaaSpocalypse? Maybe not, but SaaS applications are changing

In this episode, Eye on Tech's Sabrina Polin and TechTarget journalist Don Fluckinger explore the so-called SaaSpocalypse, the impact of agentic AI on SaaS vendors, and the evolving challenges in SaaS pricing models. They debunk myths, analyze market reactions, and discuss how vendors can adapt to ensure profitability and transparency.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is the SaaSpocalypse?
• Leaking market cap and investor fears
• The pricing challenges in AI-enhanced SaaS

And more!

Read more on our websites: Potential Salesforce pricing reset latest sign of 'SaaSpocalypse'

CitriniResearch’s recent paper theorizing about agentic AI’s economic impact caused such a stir that the stock market reacted. The polarizing nationwide conversation that followed left business leaders with some serious questions to answer about their agentic AI reliance. We delve into these questions and more in a conversation with Informa TechTarget AI experts Jen English and Everett Bishop.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Citrini paper’s speculation about agentic AI’s “negative feedback loop”
• How the dawn of agentic AI differs from previous technological eras
• How business leaders can respond to the realities of agentic AI’s economic influence

...and more!

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