This study investigates the influence of digital infrastructure on creating an organizational climate conducive to digital transformation. It highlights the critical role of data lakes, network connectivity, and a shared digital language in cultivating an environment that aligns managerial objectives with employee engagement in digital initiatives. Through grounded theory methodology, the research uncovers how robust digital infrastructure can bridge the gap between leadership’s digital aspirations and employees’ practical use of digital tools, promoting data-driven decision-making and improving organizational performance. The findings suggest that a well-developed digital infrastructure is essential for fostering a digital climate that supports strategic business goals and enhances competitive advantage.

As technological superiority becomes increasingly vital for military effectiveness, a distinct category of technological leaders has emerged within militaries. This qualitative study explores excellence in this domain by interviewing 11 recipients of the prestigious Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Technological Award. In-depth interviews grounded in the critical incident technique revealed four integral facets of military tech leadership excellence: Technical mastery built through expertise and continuous learning, mission dedication demonstrated through overcoming obstacles, interpersonal skills in understanding needs and translating across domains, and adaptability in integrating innovation. Notable findings show that technologists adhere to canonical military leadership values such as mission dedication, although they apply them distinctly for technological purposes. Compared with traditional military leadership, tech leaders have specialized skills in bridging operational necessities and technological solutions. This study proposes a framework that encapsulates the attributes, motivations, and behaviors that underpin excellence in military technological leadership. These findings have implications for selection, training, and development of future leaders in military technology.

This article examines the transformative impact of AI-based art generators by extending Walter Benjamin’s arguments on mechanical reproduction to the digital age. While Benjamin examined how mechanical reproduction affected works created with clear human intentionality, AI generated art introduces a fundamentally different dynamic through ‘distributed agency’ across human prompters, algorithmic interpretation mechanisms, and collective training datasets. Through an analysis of four key examples that illustrate different aspects of AI’s influence on artistic practice—generative AI art platforms, the Portrait of Edmond de Belamy , Refik Anadol’s Archive Dreaming , and The 2023 Sony World Photography Awards controversy—the study advances four interconnected arguments: first, that generative AI reconfigures creative agency beyond traditional human-centered models; second, that AI establishes new dialogic relationships between creators, artworks, and audiences; third, that algorithmic generation differs fundamentally from mechanical reproduction by creating novel interpretative expressions rather than duplicating existing works; and fourth, that AI transforms the societal dimensions of artistic production through a dialectical relationship between democratization and proletarianization. By critically extending Benjamin’s framework to address contemporary technological conditions, this study provides theoretical foundations for understanding art in an age of algorithmic creation. The findings reveal how AI both fulfills and challenges Benjamin’s predictions about technological art reproduction while creating new epistemic and sociotechnical configurations that require reconceptualizing traditional notions of artistic authenticity, creative agency, and cultural preservation in an era of increasing algorithmic mediation.

The digital age has profoundly transformed Holocaust remembrance through the influence of digital archives, connectivity, and emerging technologies. This research investigates the transformation of personal memories into connective memory shaped by online social platforms, Internet search tools, and artificial intelligence. It employs an analysis of digital memory platforms and conducts interviews centered on a specific case study examining the memory patterns of a Holocaust survivor. The increasing reliance on algorithmic mediation raises concerns about the potential distortion and manipulation of historical narratives. This study highlights the need for human agency in memory construction and the challenges of technologically mediated memory. It suggests that collaborative efforts involving scholars, survivors, and community members should continue to play a central role in developing technological tools for remembrance. The implications extend beyond Holocaust memory, informing discussions on the digitization, preservation, and ethical dissemination of technologically mediated historical knowledge in the twenty-first century.

Organizations pursuing enduring success in the digital transformation era need to understand employee interactions with rapidly changing technologies. Our research introduces digital climate as a vital organizational climate subdimension that represents employee views about technology readiness, digital resources, and digital leadership. A Grounded Theory research method was used in a public government organization to conduct 25 semi-structured interviews, which uncovered three main digital climate dimensions, including User Digital Experience, Digital Process Efficiency, and Organization’s Digital Effectiveness. Employee involvement in digital tool selection and customization combined with workflow optimization and rapid technical support delivery leads to improved employee well-being through technostress reduction, burnout prevention, and job satisfaction enhancement. The research demonstrates how digital climate affects employee well-being, providing scholars and practitioners with tools to measure and control digital transformation's impact on employee well-being for sustainable competitive advantage in contemporary workplaces and future development.