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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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, []
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Inc.com
· Jul 9, 2026
CEOs Are Telling Employees to Become AI Experts—or Be Left Behind. The Best Leaders Will Do Something Different
Employees don’t fear AI. They fear what AI might mean for them.
Fortune
· Jun 23, 2026
The hidden cost of your AI rollout: burning out the high performers running it
Companies are leaning on their best people to lead the AI charge. A Wellhub executive explains why that strategy could backfire—and what HR is doing about it.
Gizmodo
· Jun 26, 2026
The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI
The Trump administration suddenly has its eye on the AI industry, and Anthropic isn't the only target.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 21, 2026
60% surveyed professionals say AI now central to HR operations: Report
Over 60 of professionals view AI as a top priority in HR, with an additional 15 noting its increasing importance in recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations, according to Genius HRTech DigiPoll Survey
Financial Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Simon Johnson: ‘Nobody needs as many white-collar workers as they used to’
The Nobel laureate and former IMF chief economist on how to prepare for what AI will do to jobs
Trend News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
AI is no longer the future—it is the main driving force of development today - First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva
AI is no longer the future—it is the main driving force of development today - First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva
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Related coverage for "Why Every HR Leader Should Be Paying Attention to AI in 2026": Inc.com — CEOs Are Telling Employees to Become AI Experts—or Be Left Behind. The Best Leaders Will Do Something Different. Fortune — The hidden cost of your AI rollout: burning out the high performers running it. Gizmodo — The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI. The Hindu BusinessLine — 60% surveyed professionals say AI now central to HR operations: Report. Financial Times — Simon Johnson: ‘Nobody needs as many white-collar workers as they used to’. Trend News Agency — AI is no longer the future—it is the main driving force of development today - First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva