‘AI is taking away what makes us human’ says social media boss

Building psychological literacy for work, leadership and modern life

As AI and automation continue to reshape tasks that were once central to human employment, the value of distinctly human capabilities is becoming more pronounced. Across business management, human resources and organisational leadership, there is growing recognition that performance, culture and decision-making are fundamentally influenced by how well we understand people – how they think, []

Why Every HR Leader Should Be Paying Attention to AI in 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend in Human Resources—it is rapidly becoming the engine behind modern recruitment, learning, employee engagement and workforce planning. Across South Africa, HR leaders are under pressure to hire faster, retain top talent, improve employee wellbeing and deliver measurable business value, often with limited resources. At the same time, []

‘It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth’: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships

AI isn’t the problem, says leadership expert Leena Rinne: It’s social connection and emotional intelligence instead.

Reuters’ Jane Barrett on why people matter more than technology in AI transformation

For all the attention being paid to artificial intelligence in newsrooms, Jane Barrett said the harder part of AI transformation is not technological but human. Success depends more on communication, culture and leadership, she said. The post Reuters’ Jane Barrett on why people matter more than technology in AI transformation appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

Head of Microsoft Rages at His Fellow CEOs for Admitting What They’re Actually Doing to Society With AI

We now have to do the hard work in earning the social permission. The post Head of Microsoft Rages at His Fellow CEOs for Admitting What They’re Actually Doing to Society With AI appeared first on Futurism.

The “Merge” With AI Has Already Begun

Émile Torres As AI insinuates itself into every corner of our lives, many of us are growing inured to the push to digitize the whole world—including humanity itself. The post The “Merge” With AI Has Already Begun appeared first on The Nation.

Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time

Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterprise workflows.

Amazon says human-in-the-loop AI oversight is failing because humans stop paying attention

Amazon’s security leadership is arguing against one of the most widely accepted principles in AI governance. Eric Brandwine, VP and distinguished engineer at Amazon Security, told The Register that human-in-the-loop oversight is not the gold standard companies think it is. “Humans are not terribly consistent,” Brandwine said. “Human-in-the-loop isn’t necessarily the gold standard.” His reasoning [] This story continues at The Next Web

Does AI help you in your daily life?

Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common part of everyday life, whether through search engines, smartphones or dedicated AI tools. []

General : Use AI As Capacity Multiplier, Not Cost Cutting Tool  - Sim

PETALING JAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity multiplier while continuing to invest in human talent, instead of treating the technology solely as a cost-cutting tool, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said.

The Case for Nationalizing Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has been built by robbing the collective work of humanity. The public built AI — we should own it, not a handful of billionaires.

Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon dan penerbit, Sheila Rusly, berpandangan media sosial tidak mampu menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi manusia. Disebabkan itu katanya, ramai yang menunjukkan perkara indah di media sosial berbanding masalah yang mereka hadapi. “Bila kita terlalu mengidolakan kehidupan manusia lain tidak bermakna kehidupan mereka terpaling sempurna. ”Masalah ada dimana-mana cuma bezanya mereka tidak berkongsi dekat ... Read more The post Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea is proof that light still exists, French novelist says

For bestselling French novelist Bernard Werber, artificial intelligence is already yesterday's question. Speaking at a press conference Thursday during the Seoul International Book Fair, where France is the guest of honor, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, Werber said that humanity has always lived through technological upheaval. AI has become such a major topic that it has generated enormous fear, the 64-year-old writer said. But every scientific dis

Does AI mark an inflection point for civilization? | The Excerpt

In “The God Test,” Robert Wright argues that the real challenge of AI isn’t just building smarter machines—it’s deciding whether we can evolve, morally and politically, fast enough to develop an AI that’s mutually beneficial. As these systems begin to mirror—and amplify—human intelligence, agency, and even our flaws, the stakes become existential. Humans have shown that we can evolve. The question is: Will we? Author Robert Wright joins The Excerpt to talk about his new book. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

AI is about to fire millions. But there is a way to stop it

As artificial intelligence reaches human replacement-level capability, it is about to cut a swath of destruction through the American workforce, leaving millions of employees to deal with the mental, economic, and social consequences. Along with a mentor at the University of Florida, Dr. Joseph Thornton, we published a paper last year outlining a clinical construct []

Demographic Shift Tests AI Promise

Martha Gimbel, executive director and cofounder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, says artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population, arguing the US is confronting two major transitions at the same time rather than one solving the other. She says AI could improve productivity in some areas, particularly by helping caregivers with physically demanding tasks, but questions whether consumers will embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential. (Source: Bloomberg)

My husband and I aren’t hiding our AI use from our kids. We are helping them learn how to use it.

The author (not pictured) said that she and her husband often use AI to make life and work easier and faster. Now, they’re helping their kids learn to do the same. Oscar Wong/Getty Images Our children see my husband and me focused on our screens for work and life for most of the day. We []

Meta Platforms Will Spend $135 Billion on AI in 2026. There Might Only Be 1 Reason Why.

Like its hyperscaler peers, the social media juggernaut is sparing no expense to become a leader in artificial intelligence.

Shravan Gupta, MGF Group, and the Expanding AI Market: Opportunities in India and Beyond

By Roxana Mathew. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key driver of economic growth, business efficiency, and urban transformation across the world. From real estate and infrastructure to finance, healthcare, and retail, AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing digital economies, business leaders and organizations are increasingly exploring how AI can create smarter, more sustainable, and customer-centric ecosystems. Among the business groups that have historically embraced innovation and large-scale development is MGF Group, led by Shravan Gupta. The group has been associated with

“Technology and the Common Good” – Christian Sarkar and Philip Kotler

In an age of accelerating innovation, the question of whether technology serves the Common Good is more urgent than ever. From the disintermediation of music to the democratization of 3D printing and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the fundamental struggle is the same: Who controls the value generated by technology — and who benefits []

Why a Broken Corporate Culture May Be What’s Sabotaging Your AI Rollout

Better tools can’t fix bad leadership.

El próximo gran avance de la inteligencia artificial empresarial parecerá obvio cuando lo miremos en retrospectiva

He pasado los últimos meses escribiendo sobre lo que considero el problema central de la inteligencia artificial empresarial. No los modelos. No los prompts. No las ventanas de contexto. Ni siquiera los agentes: la arquitectura. A lo largo de una serie de artículos, he defendido que los grandes modelos de lenguaje nunca fueron diseñados para

The Family AI Household Economy: AI’s Emerging Consumer Opportunity 

Rather than focusing solely on workplace productivity, a new generation of AI companies is exploring how intelligent household systems could influence family decision-making, consumption patterns, budgeting, and everyday spending. For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence has been framed as a workplace technology. Companies have focused on helping professionals write faster, analyze data, automate []

Analysis-Argentina’s plan for AI-run companies can’t avoid humans

Analysis-Argentina’s plan for AI-run companies can’t avoid humans

5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the future for marketing and communications, transforming how brands connect with audiences in a data-rich environment. The smartest [] The post 5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes appeared first on Bliss.

Harvey Keitel reveals why he thinks AI has already 'failed'

The veteran actor has voiced concerns over artificial intelligence in filmmaking, arguing technology cannot replicate the emotional depth of a human performance while also revealing details of his latest independent film project.

Industry Leaders Say AI Will Boost, Not Replace, Global Services Jobs

Workers in the global services industry are being assured that artificial intelligence (AI) is designed to enhance productivity rather than replace jobs. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think []

“It’s Not Humanly Possible”: Worker Snaps After Unhinged Boss Spirals Into “AI Psychosis” and Blames Staff for Chatbot’s Delusional Targets

This boss' team is paying for his over-reliance on AI — both with their morale and their sanity. The post “It’s Not Humanly Possible”: Worker Snaps After Unhinged Boss Spirals Into “AI Psychosis” and Blames Staff for Chatbot’s Delusional Targets appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

Securing America's future in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence is already improving everyday life and has the potential to further strengthen America, but it must be harnessed to reflect American values of freedom and human rights, and to ensure that the American workforce is prepared for the challenges ahead.

Teaching AI to run with the turbines

Artificial intelligence may have captured the public imagination through chatbots and image generators, but some of its most consequential use cases are unfolding far from consumer-facing tools. In industries where physical infrastructure, operational continuity, and safety are paramount, AI is becoming a core operating layer. With its sprawling industrial systems and constant stream of operational

People Who Use AI More Also Dislike It Most, Study Reveals

Young people in the US use AI more than any other demographic in the country – but they’re also the most likely to think its effects on society will be detrimental. As chatbot use hits 49 in the US and president Donald Trump fast-tracks ever more data centres, new research shows that only a sliver []

‘Strictly Business’ at Cannes Lions: Deloitte, AWS and Sony Pictures Entertainment Execs on Getting Your ‘Hands Dirty’ With New Tech Like AI: ‘Start Tackling Hard Problems’

When it comes to deploying daunting new technologies like AI, leaders in media, sports and entertainment shouldn’t be afraid to do hard things. That was a key takeaway from the Variety “Strictly Business” Podcast Live presented by AWS Deloitte, held this week at Cannes Lions (under a blazing-hot sun!). The special recording of “Strictly []

Is AI Developing Faster Than Governments Can Regulate It?

Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a niche technology into a transformative force shaping economies, workplaces, healthcare, education and national security. The emergence of advanced generative AI systems has accelerated adoption worldwide, with more than one billion people now using conversational AI every week. However, the pace of innovation has outstripped governments’ ability to establish [] The post Is AI Developing Faster Than Governments Can Regulate It? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

55+ Digital Activism- the diamond in the rough

We must stop treating social media advocacy as a young person’s game. Opinion.

How relational intelligence can empower leaders and teams

Mastering relational intelligence -- the ability to understand and manage the emotional impact of your actions as a leader, c -More-

Consumer Goods Leaders Urged to Treat AI as Enterprise Mandate, Not IT Initiative

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 June 2026 - Speaking at the Global Summit of the Consumer Goods Forum, Dr Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, shared a clear message to industry leaders: AI transformation is not an IT programme - it is a CEO mandate. Presenting on the subject ...

Can We Trust AI Without Humans?

Director of Cyber Security & Governance at Gulf Air Nishanth Kumar Pathi explains why human oversight remains essential as organizations adopt AI.

The White House AI Executive Order: Why Cybersecurity Matters for America’s AI Leadership

Chuck Brooks is the president of Brooks Consulting International and one of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Experts. Artificial intelligence is the defining technology race of the 21st century. It is not only about constructing bigger language models or spending billions on computing infrastructure anymore. It’s about building trust. It will be those governments that can both

TikTok workers 'terrified' over potential job losses - and wary of AI's role

TikTok workers have said that AI cannot replace human workers when it comes to keeping social media platforms safe.

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI