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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1183, Otto I Wittelsbach, Duke of Bavaria (born 1117) passed away. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1956, Amitav Ghosh, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1987, Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, American rabbi and scholar (born 1901) passed away. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. In 2017, Jim Wong-Chu, Canadian poet (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Half of Gen Z feel guilty using AI at work. Employers now rank it above a degree
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Half of young workers feel guilty when they use AI to do their jobs. Yet the same skills are fast becoming something their employers demand. That is the bind facing Gen Z at work, according to a new global survey from the employment platform Employment Hero. The company calls it “the AI paradox.” In the [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Quartz
· Jul 2, 2026
AI isn't killing entry-level jobs. Experienced workers are taking them
Young job seekers are blaming their vanishing prospects on AI. Older employees are quietly absorbing their roles instead
Fortune
· Jun 27, 2026
One in 10 Gen Zers want their boss to be replaced by AI—they’re already being polite to ChatGPT just in case
Amid AI job-loss fears, Gen Z has one role they hope gets replaced: their boss. And 69 are already being polite to ChatGPT, just in case.
Inc.com
· Jun 29, 2026
The AI Apprenticeship Crisis: Why IBM is Tripling Entry-Level Hiring
AI is automating junior work. But companies that stop hiring entry-level talent may be making a costly mistake that shows up years later.
South Africa Today
· Jun 26, 2026
Uncertainty vs. apathy: The Gen Z initiative paradox
Employers are firing Gen Z employees within months of hiring them. According to a survey undertaken by Intelligent.com, the reason comes down to initiative – 50 of the 966 companies surveyed said Gen Z lacked motivation[1]. Working with Gen Z, says the ‘World of Work for Generation Z in 2025’, is difficult[2]. On the flip []
RedState
· Jun 25, 2026
When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI
When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 2, 2026
Jobs Report Fuels The Rotation Out Of AI CapEx Beneficiaries
Jobs Report Fuels The Rotation Out Of AI CapEx Beneficiaries
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Related coverage for "Half of Gen Z feel guilty using AI at work. Employers now rank it above a degree": Quartz — AI isn't killing entry-level jobs. Experienced workers are taking them. Fortune — One in 10 Gen Zers want their boss to be replaced by AI—they’re already being polite to ChatGPT just in case. Inc.com — The AI Apprenticeship Crisis: Why IBM is Tripling Entry-Level Hiring. South Africa Today — Uncertainty vs. apathy: The Gen Z initiative paradox. RedState — When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI. Seeking Alpha — Jobs Report Fuels The Rotation Out Of AI CapEx Beneficiaries