Reposted by Jen StirrupClaire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 24/07/2026ELEVEN ANGRY EX-MONKS ROLLING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO THROW THEIR ABBOT IN THE TRUNK OF THEIR CAR AND TAKE OVER THE MONASTERY, WHAT THE FUCK AM I READING 191310264
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Staff members from US senators’ offices said Miko had exposed their side of audio discussions with children in an unsecured, publicly accessible database. Audio files often appeared to contain children’s names along with details about the children’s conversations with Miko. zurl.co/Szq0tzurl.coAI toy maker exposed thousands of replies to kids, senators sayA company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence exposed snippets of thousands of conversations its toys had with children, according to Sens. 030
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 18/02/2026New podcast alert! 🎙️I'm on Cloudera's #TheAIForecast discussing the real barriers to AI success. ✓ Why culture beats tooling ✓ Data literacy vs data fluency ✓ How to move teams from passive to active with data ✓ Real-world examples of what goes wrong (and how to fix it) Tune in: lnkd.in/gFbRUZ_T 020
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 20/01/2026The real competitive advantage with AI comes from having business leaders who can bridge business problems with the possibilities technology offers. zurl.co/hr52N 020
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 20/01/2026The Big Rethink: An agenda for thriving in the agentic age. CEOs need a new agenda to help them and their organizations navigate the key questions around AI, particularly agentic AI. zurl.co/aJCN0 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Spotlight on agentic AI at Davos. AI agents are evolving quickly and, as they mature, could completely change how companies are run and generate value. How CEOs manage the pace of change will determine how well they can capture the benefits. zurl.co/moVK7 010
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 20/01/2026OpenAI’s computing capacity grew by 9.5 times between 2023 and 2025, from 0.2 GW in 2023 to about 1.9 GW in 2025, while annualized recurring revenue grew 10 times in the same period to more than $20 billion last year. zurl.co/aqKQxzurl.coA business that scales with the value of intelligenceOpenAI’s business model scales with intelligence—spanning subscriptions, API, ads, commerce, and compute—driven by deepening ChatGPT adoption. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 30/10/202540% of enterprise jobs are set to be reshaped by #AgenticAI by 2026, according to Gartner. Are organisations preparing teams to collaborate with AI, or are we just replacing roles? How is your organisation preparing? What strategies do you find effective? Gartner: www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/... 010
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025#MondayMotivation #DataStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #AI 020
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025As the new week begins, I invite leaders to review existing approaches, refine their ambitions, and set bold new targets for unlocking business value from data. What steps will you take to help your organisation make data truly work for the business? 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Industry trends show a shift away from siloed, ad hoc work towards unified, strategically led optimisation of data assets. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Does your current practice help you extract genuine value from your investments? Gaps in data fluency or governance slow down growth, limit agility, and erode trust in advanced technologies like AI. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Regular reviews and process improvements can help prevent “shadow initiatives”, and ensure analytics efforts are directed where they matter most. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025The true potential of AI emerges only when your data infrastructure is robust, adaptable, and supported by cross-functional collaboration. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025zurl.co/V9Ofx). What actionable steps can leaders take? Begin with an internal audit of your data assets, aligning every initiative with your top business priorities. Lay solid foundations for effective governance and security. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025According to research by Salesforce, 80% of business leaders globally believe data is critical in decision-making at their organisation today, yet only a minority feel their current approach delivers genuine value (source: Salesforce, Untapped Data Research, 2023: 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Too often, valuable data assets remain scattered, insights go under-utilised, and organisational strategies become disconnected from what truly drives impact. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 25/08/2025This Monday, let's think about how will you take action on your data strategy this week. Leaders are acutely aware that business results matter, and their data strategies should reflect this reality. 110
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Data storytelling matters: Context adds clarity Empathy drives engagement Action follows understanding In my book, Artificial Intelligence With Microsoft Power BI, I share strategies for making analytics accessible How are you using #dataviz to create business impact? zurl.co/bDxhJzurl.coBooks - Jennifer StirrupCurrent & Upcoming Books Artificial Intelligence With Microsoft Power Bi: Simpler Ai for the Enterprise 1st Edition Find out more Hands-On Machine Learning with Azure Build powerful models with cognitive machine learning and artificial intelligence Implementing Machine learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the cloud had not been possible earlier due to the lack […] 040
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Why 60% of #AI initiatives fail: Data matters. #MakeYourDataWork zurl.co/bRrxszurl.coWhy 60% of AI Initiatives Fail: Data Matters - Jennifer StirrupDid you know that 60% of AI projects are projected to fail by 2026. Will your organisation host one of these projects? Read more to learn how to make your project one of the 40% that succeed. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Google hires Windsurf execs in $2.4 billion deal to advance AI coding ambitions zurl.co/smw4azurl.coreuters.com 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Game changers: The players saving money by going retro zurl.co/bEUmbzurl.coGame changers: The players saving money by going retroHow retro gaming is helping players save money to cope with the rising cost of living. 010
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 13/07/2025AI web browsers are the new trend, but will ChatGPT and Perplexity Chrome competitors turn out to be a fad? zurl.co/dvpe2zurl.coAI web browsers are the new trend, but will ChatGPT and Perplexity Chrome competitors turn out to be a fad?A revolution online might just be a pricy fad 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 11/07/2025How This Hollywood Producer Turned Brad Pitt Into A $40 Million ‘F1’ human billboard. Mercedes, IWC, Expensify and other brands paid millions to sponsor a fictional #F1 team in Apple’s new movie, which blurs the line between cinema and commerce. zurl.co/vcrNWzurl.coHow This Hollywood Producer Turned Brad Pitt Into A $40 Million ‘F1’ AdMercedes, IWC, Expensify and other brands paid millions to sponsor a fictional Formula 1 team in Apple’s new F1 movie, which blurs the line between cinema and commerce—and could shape the future of both. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Market Cap Highlights Extreme Concentration in #AI Market zurl.co/WMP0szurl.coNvidia’s $4 Trillion Market Cap Highlights Extreme Concentration in Market Nvidia closed above the $4 trillion mark for the first time on Thursday, after briefly passing that level on Wednesday. While that event drew a lot of headlines, the artificial intelligence-driven rally that got it there has wider implications for investors. Tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft, which isn’t far behind in size, are dominating the market like never before. The top 10 companies 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Hacker, Wanted By US For Stealing COVID-19 Data, Arrested In Italy, The US believes the he was linked to a state-sponsored hacking group known as Hafnium that was accused of penetrating Microsoft email software in 2021 in a mass espionage campaign. zurl.co/fo6Sizurl.coAccess Denied 010
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Australia’s largest airline Qantas has confirmed that the recent data breach impacted 5.7 million individuals. zurl.co/VGRmOzurl.coQantas data breach impacted 5.7 million individualsAustralia’s largest airline Qantas has confirmed that the recent data breach impacted 5.7 million individuals. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025DoNot APT, a cyberespionage group, targets European foreign ministries with LoptikMod malware. zurl.co/hyKQ8zurl.coDoNot APT is expanding scope targeting European foreign ministriesDoNot APT, likely an India-linked cyberespionage group, targets European foreign ministries with LoptikMod malware. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Microsoft Outlook Down — Email Outage Confirmed, What We Know So Far zurl.co/LiY5jzurl.coMicrosoft Outlook Down — Email Outage Confirmed, What We Know So FarMicrosoft Outlook email outage confirmed — here’s what we know so far. 100
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Palantir accuses UK doctors of choosing ‘ideology over patient interest’ in NHS data row. Tech firm’s chief, Louis Mosley, dismisses fears that contract ‘threatens to undermine public trust in NHS data systems’ zurl.co/nBOYCzurl.coPalantir accuses UK doctors of choosing ‘ideology over patient interest’ in NHS data rowTech firm’s chief, Louis Mosley, dismisses fears that contract ‘threatens to undermine public trust in NHS data systems’ 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks zurl.co/V2SBizurl.coFour arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber attacksThree men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Earth may be trapped inside a giant void in space, say scientists. Discovering we're living alone could solve one of the biggest problems in space science zurl.co/sgaeNzurl.coEarth may be trapped inside a giant void in space, say scientists | BBC Science Focus MagazineEarth and the Milky Way could be floating in a billion lightyear wide void – a discovery that could help decipher one of the biggest mysteries in cosmology 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Microsoft Makes AI Mandatory For Employees: What It Means For Your Career zurl.co/H8NIYzurl.coMicrosoft Makes AI Mandatory For Employees: What It Means For Your CareerWe explore what that means for future careers & why thriving in the age of intelligent machines will require more than technical know-how; it necessitates the human edge. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn company zurl.co/m5VPozurl.coNvidia becomes world's first $4tn companyShares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 09/07/2025European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study finds. Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it. #climatechange zurl.co/6WtVOzurl.coEuropean heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study findsResearchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 02/07/2025ChatGPT is no match for a 40-year-old digital Pocket Chess game, and I bet Garry Kasparov would be pleased zurl.co/SXAyh << my uncle had this game!!!zurl.coChatGPT is no match for a 40-year-old digital Pocket Chess game, and I bet Garry Kasparov would be pleasedBad move 010
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Iranian hackers threaten to release treasure trove of White House emails zurl.co/vplRWzurl.coIranian hackers threaten to release treasure trove of White House emails Same hacking group released troves of emails stolen from Trump’s presidential campaign to reporters last year 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Microsoft cuts another 4% of its workforce, about 9,000 jobs, in continued efficiency push zurl.co/6waCX << I hope they are not replacing them because of their #AI technology. Even the chatbot on their Azure calculator is poor. I wonder when they will start to rehire. smhzurl.coMicrosoft cuts another 4% of its workforce, about 9,000 jobs, in continued efficiency pushMicrosoft is cutting 9,000 more jobs across the company, following earlier layoffs, amid major investments in AI and cloud infrastructure. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025NCSC Warns of SHOE RACK Malware Abusing DOH and SSH to Attack Fortinet Firewalls zurl.co/qpEjNzurl.coNCSC Warns of SHOE RACK Malware Abusing DOH and SSH to Attack Fortinet FirewallsNCSC warns of SHOE RACK malware targeting Fortinet firewalls using DOH & SSH for stealthy backdoor access and persistent remote control. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Do Not Use These Networks On Your Smartphone, Warns Google. Scam detection is one of the new security features leveraging on-device AI processing but users need to opt-in to use it. It should be part of the setup zurl.co/GUzlFzurl.coDo Not Use These Networks On Your Smartphone, Warns GoogleThese connections are dangerous — change settings now. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Russian billionaire and Putin critic launches AI data centres in the UK. Dutch tech company to invest £200m in UK as Government aims to boost tech sector zurl.co/9IpSmzurl.coAccess Denied 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025British ‘hacker’ accused of £18m cybercrime plot by US zurl.co/MfVfzzurl.coAccess Denied 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025How to get free software from yesteryear's IT crowd – trick code into thinking it's running on a rival PC..... oh no, not again! zurl.co/7wSLazurl.coHow to get free software from yesteryear's IT crowd: 'This is not a copyright message' 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 29/06/2025How an 'AI bodyguard' could help to keep women safe on the streets of London. How did we get to this point? zurl.co/80Xblzurl.coHow an 'AI bodyguard' could help to keep women safe on the streets of LondonIna Jovicic, 26, was inspired to design the device after she was attacked by four men while walking home at night in London 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Google's AlphaGenome AI Makes DNA Readable—And It's on GitHub AlphaGenome, accessible via API, cracks the “junk DNA” code, outperforms top rivals in key tests, and puts advanced genomics tools within reach of labs around the world. zurl.co/dlXyrzurl.coGoogle's AlphaGenome AI Makes DNA Readable—And It's on GitHub - DecryptAlphaGenome, accessible via API, cracks the “junk DNA” code, outperforms top rivals in key tests, and puts advanced genomics tools within reach of labs around the world. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Google Debuts Gemini AI Coding Tool in Bid to Entice Developers zurl.co/RovMwzurl.coGoogle Debuts Gemini AI Coding Tool in Bid to Entice DevelopersAlphabet Inc.’s Google is adding an artificial intelligence coding assistant to to ease the work of developers, aiming to catch up with rival products such as OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Code. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books zurl.co/tu5OO #AIzurl.coUS Judge sides with AI firm Anthropic over copyright issue A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books. 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/06/2025What to do if your tablet is lost or stolen: tips to help ease your concerns zurl.co/40czXzurl.coWhat to do if your tablet is lost or stolen: tips to help ease your concernsFrom remotely locking it to what to do if you buy a new one, the steps you need to think about taking 000
Jen Stirrup @jenstirrup.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Gemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devices zurl.co/dNm3jzurl.coGemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devicesWe’re introducing an efficient, on-device robotics model with general-purpose dexterity and fast task adaptation. 000