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Economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact, job displacement risks

Jul 13 2026
Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI’s potential impact on the economy

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Jul 13 2026
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

Jul 11 2026
Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources

Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction

Jul 11 2026
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Jul 10 2026
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company

SK Hynix rises 14% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars

Jul 10 2026
Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose 14% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence

China blocks exports of helium, key for chipmaking, as Iran war squeezes supply

Jul 10 2026
China is temporarily blocking helium exports, a key element for chipmaking, as the Iran war’s escalation disrupts global supply

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive

Jul 10 2026
The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

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U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work

Jul 13 2026
<p>In the U.S., companies move quickly, but struggle to create real returns; In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but is often deep and fruitful.</p>

AI Adoption Is Testing Modular Firms

Jul 13 2026
<p>Modularity has helped firms manage complexity. But to stay competitive, they will need to be able to rapidly reconfigure their existing capabilities.</p>

Great Leaders Know Which Emotions Their Feedback Will Trigger

Jul 13 2026
<p>Different employees may respond differently to the same kind of feedback. These six techniques can ensure your message lands the right way.</p>

Balancing Today’s Demands with Tomorrow’s Goals

Jul 10 2026
<p>Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly on how to plan for the long term during volatile times.</p>

What 60 Years of Data Reveals About How Men and Women Experience Leadership

Jul 10 2026
<p>Attitudes about women in leadership have improved since 1965. But there are still major differences in how men and women perceive evaluation, standards, and opportunity today.</p>

You Outsourced the AI—but You Still Own the Risk

Jul 9 2026
<p>Courts and regulators will still hold you responsible if AI tools discriminate, mishandle data, or harm customers.</p>

The Office Amenity That Actually Improves Teamwork

Jul 9 2026
<p>Research on 6,000 workers shows how one investment helps people to do their best thinking.</p>

Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times

Jul 9 2026
<p>A conversation about the decision-making and communication required to take a mission-driven company to new heights.</p>

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5 Best QuickBooks Self-Employed/Solopreneur Alternatives in 2026

Jul 13 2026

Find the best QuickBooks Solopreneur alternative for your business. Compare five top accounting platforms by features, pricing, and value.

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Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice

Jul 9 2026

Google’s new default AI training settings impact Australian workplaces. Learn how to manage data privacy and Google Search, Lens, and Translate usage.

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The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises

Jul 8 2026

New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn’t set up to catch it.

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Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI

Jun 30 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world’s most active users of both tools.

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AI Data Centers Put Australia’s Power Grid Under New Pressure

Jun 10 2026

Australia’s energy operator warned that fast-growing AI data centers could create new power grid stability risks as compute demand rises across APAC.

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Lawyers warn over ChatGPT-generated workplace claims in Australia

Mar 6 2026

Australian lawyers warn workers against relying on ChatGPT to draft workplace claims as AI-generated submissions raise accuracy concerns at the Fair Work Commission.

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AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia

Mar 3 2026

Recent AI-driven layoffs highlight a structural shift in Australia’s white-collar workforce, even as national unemployment remains low.

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Essential Eight in Australia: Lift Maturity Without More Tools

Feb 20 2026

Australia’s Essential Eight demands measurable progress. Learn how CIOs can improve security maturity without expanding tools or increasing costs.

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