Artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and executive agendas worldwide. Each week, we highlight the most important AI business developments that C-suite leaders should monitor closely. Here are the top stories from the week of September 21–27, 2025.
1. Databricks and OpenAI Expand Enterprise Partnership
Databricks has announced a deeper collaboration with OpenAI to make models such as GPT-5 available directly within its data platform. The initiative is designed to help enterprise clients deploy AI applications more effectively across their own data environments. For companies already building on Databricks, the integration may lower barriers to AI adoption and accelerate return on data investments.
Read the full story on Reuters
2. BCG Study: AI Could Handle 80% of Corporate Affairs Work
A new report from Boston Consulting Group suggests that AI has the potential to support or automate more than 80 percent of corporate affairs tasks, including planning, communications, and ESG reporting. The findings highlight both efficiency opportunities and the need for executives to reconsider the balance between automation and human oversight in sensitive functions.
3. SAP and OpenAI Launch “OpenAI for Germany”
SAP and OpenAI have introduced “OpenAI for Germany,” a program that seeks to accelerate public sector adoption of artificial intelligence. The effort will run on Microsoft Azure and aims to improve workflows in areas such as digital services, administration, and citizen engagement. The announcement reflects growing demand for AI applications that strengthen government efficiency and transparency.
Read the full story on Economic Times
4. California Passes New AI Transparency Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 53, requiring companies developing high-compute AI systems to disclose their safety frameworks, report incidents, and provide whistleblower protections. The legislation is among the first of its kind in the United States and signals an evolving regulatory environment that executives will need to navigate.
5. Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid AI Transformation
Lufthansa has announced that it will eliminate approximately 4,000 administrative roles by 2030 as part of its broader strategy to integrate AI and automation. The decision reflects a clear shift in workforce planning as the airline invests in digital technologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. For corporate leaders, the move demonstrates how AI adoption is reshaping organizational structures across industries.
Read the full story on Wall Street Journal
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