Research by Anthropic reveals that cybercriminals are turning to AI to enhance the sophistication of their attacks, particularly in later stages such as account discovery and lateral movement. AI is also lowering the technical barrier for less skilled hackers. Anthropic is collaborating with MITRE to update the ATT&CK framework to better reflect these evolving threats.

The integration of generative AI into digital services has shifted legal attention from consumer-facing disclosures to the sourcing and governance of training data. Recent legislation, such as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and the EU AI Act, emphasizes data management and risk assessments. Litigation involving AI systems, such as Bartz v. Anthropic PBC, highlights the legal risks associated with training data, including copyright issues and biometric data sourcing.

Storage area networks offer high performance, scalability and fault tolerance, making them ideal for mission-critical applications and environments requiring high availability. However, SANs are expensive and complex to manage, requiring specialized knowledge and significant ongoing maintenance. Organizations must weigh these factors against their specific needs and resources before deciding to deploy a SAN.

Embedding cybersecurity controls and clear data governance into vendor contracts is critical, says Gartner Senior Director Analyst Oscar Isaka, who notes that strong contract language -- covering data ownership, usage, storage and detailed requirements for incident response -- helps organizations manage vendor risk proactively. Contracts should also address fourth-party dependencies and specify non-negotiable security requirements aligned with the organization's risk tolerance.

Companies including Uber, Microsoft and Nvidia have found that replacing workers with artificial intelligence is more expensive than anticipated, primarily because of the cost of digital tokens used by large language models. This realization has led to increased hiring, benefiting the US labor market.

Supply chain professionals saw a decrease in salaries and job satisfaction in 2025 amid economic challenges such as fluctuating tariffs and inflation, according to a survey by DC Velocity, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Supply Chain Xchange. The survey shows that supply chain salaries dropped this year after a 17% increase in 2024, and job satisfaction dropped from 91% to 85%.

Job growth in the US exceeded expectations in May, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 172,000 versus an expected 80,000, and the unemployment rate remaining at 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Leisure and hospitality led job creation with 70,000 jobs, followed by local government with 55,000. Average hourly earnings increased by 0.3% from April and by 3.4% year over year.

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