Category: Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

The US Just Switched Off Anthropic’s Frontier Model: What Happens Next?
June 15, 2026

The US Just Switched Off Anthropic’s Frontier Model: What Happens Next?

Nick Patience, VP & Practice Lead at Futurum, examines the US export-control action that took two Anthropic models offline globally — and what it means for enterprise AI continuity planning...
Americans Want AI to Cure Cancer, But Trust in AI Companies Is Near Rock Bottom
June 15, 2026

Americans Want AI to Cure Cancer, But Trust in AI Companies Is Near Rock Bottom

Anthropic's Public Record survey shows 48% of Americans hope AI will cure diseases like cancer, yet only 15% trust AI companies to make key decisions. With 64% fearing job loss,...
Can SAP's AI-Fueled Utilities Push Overcome the Sector's Change Management Drag?
June 9, 2026

Can SAP’s AI-Fueled Utilities Push Overcome the Sector’s Change Management Drag?

Keith Kirkpatrick, Vice President & Research Director, Enterprise Software & Di at Futurum, SAP's AI-driven utilities platform must overcome legacy systems, regulations, and resistance to unlock its transformation potential....
Cohere Acquires Aleph Alpha: A Deal Born of Sovereignty & Necessity
April 27, 2026

Cohere Acquires Aleph Alpha: A Deal Born of Sovereignty & Necessity

Nick Patience, VP & Practice Lead at Futurum, analyses the Cohere and Aleph Alpha deal, examining strategic synergies, sovereign AI positioning, and key integration risks for the combined transatlantic enterprise...
Will Edison International’s Board Refresh Accelerate Its AI and Digital Ambitions?
April 25, 2026

Will Edison International’s Board Refresh Accelerate Its AI and Digital Ambitions?

Edison International appoints M. Susan Hardwick as independent director, strengthening the utility's leadership as it confronts mounting pressure to modernize operations and leverage AI-driven infrastructure solutions....
April 24, 2026

Will Edison International’s Board Refresh Accelerate Its AI and Digital Ambitions?

Edison International appoints M. Susan Hardwick as independent director, strengthening the utility's leadership as it confronts mounting pressure to modernize operations and leverage AI-driven infrastructure solutions....
Southern California Edison’s Dividend Consistency Signals Stability Amid AI-Driven Grid Disruption
April 24, 2026

Southern California Edison’s Dividend Consistency Signals Stability Amid AI-Driven Grid Disruption

Southern California Edison's quarterly dividend declaration on preference stocks underscores financial stability despite mounting pressure to modernize infrastructure for AI-powered data center expansion....
SpaceX IPO 2026: Trillion-Dollar Bet or Regulatory Minefield?
March 30, 2026

SpaceX IPO 2026: Trillion-Dollar Bet or Regulatory Minefield?

SpaceX's anticipated 2026 IPO could value the company above $350 billion, testing whether public markets can price a vertically integrated space-and-connectivity giant amid regulatory and geopolitical challenges....
Futurum Research Finds Threats and Skills Shortages Dominate SOC Challenges
March 25, 2026

Will EU Cyber Resilience Rules Force a Global Security Reset for Tech Vendors?

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VP, Custom Research · The Futurum Group

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