Why Companies Should Consider Requiring Internal Disclosure of AI Use
There's a Grim New Expression: "AI;DR"
The slang is a sign of how overrun the internet is with AI slop — and how the real humans using it are fed up.
WordPress.com adds an AI Assistant that can edit, adjust styles, create images, and more
The feature is designed to work inside the website to understand its content and layout, allowing site owners to make changes with natural language commands. The WordPress AI assistant doesn't need precisely tailored prompts, either.
How to spot AI-generated content this election season
Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.
Agentic AI in Law
Considering Using an AI Agent? Here are the Things You Should Know but Don’t
Worth Reading – Ex-Employee OneDrive Retention: Why Data Is Kept Forever
In the case of a departed user on OneDrive, there may be a cost associated with data from now-unlicensed accounts remaining in your tenant. Many people might not like hearing that, and it does seem a little petty of Microsoft to count it differently from the overall amount of storage you are allocated. On the other hand, for the Information Governance part of my day job, it's not the worst thing to have a mechanism that forces you to consider why that data is being retained and what decisions were made about it.
Electronic Evidence Workbook 2026
Today marks the end of Carnival season in New Orleans. The tourists depart, the city exhales, and we pack away costumes and beads. My own sigh of relief has less to do with the end of revelry than …
How to network when you’re socially anxious
Do networking events fill you with dread? Here’s how to manage your fears, show up, and take advantage of the opportunities
It Turns Out That Constantly Telling Workers They're About to Be Replaced by AI Has Grim Psychological Effects
The stress arising from fears of being replaced by AI warrants an entirely new psychological dysfunction, researchers argue.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Isolating Kids With Disabilities—Just Like Critics Warned
We’ve been covering Australia’s monumentally stupid social media ban for kids under 16 since before it went into effect. We noted how dumb the whole premise was, how the rollout was an …
Are You Applying to Ghost Jobs?
There are plenty of listings on job sites. So why is everyone we know having an impossible time getting hired?
Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #184
Rolling in to Mardi Gras up on two wheels
IT industry sheds jobs again in January
IT sector jobs fell and unemployment rose, according to a CompTIA review of official data. But it also revealed some positive signals about what comes next.
Why so many people hate Ring's 'Search Party' Super Bowl ad
The ad was meant to be heartwarming, but it's reading as dystopian to many viewers.
Turnover costs exceed $45K per worker, report finds
Close to a third of employers attributed higher potential turnover rates to better pay and benefits offered elsewhere, according to a report from Express Employment Professionals.
How should we design and deliver learning in 2026?
An AI plush toy exposed thousands of private chats with children
Around 50,000 chat transcripts between children and Bondu’s AI dinosaur plushie were accessible to anyone with a Google account.
How to Lead Through Trauma Without Being a Therapist
Stop trying to 'spot' trauma. Learn why trauma-informed leadership is about designing a safe environment and building agency, not acting as a therapist.
EXIF Data and Teams
A short bonus edition instead of a week off to briefly talk about a new Message Center item
Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers
What I wish my manager knew about my mental health
I've spent my working life in what I like to call the "honesty gap".This kind of creative disclosure became a necessary art form to maintain my work life.
Book Excerpt: How Stigmatizing Mental Health Issues Becomes a Liability for Leaders
Author Melissa Doman says it's time to heighten awareness and reduce stigma around workplace mental health issues so company leaders can perform at their best.
Law Firms: Your AI Problem Isn’t the Tools. It’s Leadership.
The Obstacle Is The Way
Why Legal Fees Aren’t Going Down Despite AI Adoption
AI Is Optimizing BigLaw—Not Access to Justice
Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #183
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed-Out?
The viral AI agent Moltbot is a security mess - 5 red flags you shouldn't ignore (before it's too late)
Handing your computing tasks over to a cute AI crustacean might be tempting - but you should consider these security risks before getting started.
Quick Test - Outlook Reactions
Saw a question on a mailing list recently that made me curious
Why a lack of governance will hurt companies using agentic AI
Only 27% of organizations say their governance frameworks are mature enough to monitor and manage AI systems effectively.
Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy
Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.
Meanwhile, an October report from Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll found that although 72% of hiring managers said their companies are using AI, more than half also said their organizations don’t have the resources to train their employees how to use it effectively.
Why Mental Health Training for Managers Is a Non-Negotiable Today
Discover why mental health training for managers is a strategic investment for your workplace. Learn to equip leaders with the skills to recognize distress, lead with empathy, and foster a supportive culture that improves retention and productivity.