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How AI Agents Are Changing Corporate Learning with Dr. Philippa Hardman

On 01/24/2026, in adult learning, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, career development, change, communities of practice, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, emerging technologies, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, lifelong learning, productivity / tips and tricks, professional development, skills, tools, training / L&D, UK, vendors, vision/possibilities, workplace, by Daniel Christian

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What’s Happening to Jobs for New Grads [Selingo]

On 01/22/2026, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, career development, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, corporate / business world, curriculum, emerging technologies, faculty/staff, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), intelligent systems, learning ecosystem, student-related, teaching & learning, trends, United States, universities, workplace, youth, by Daniel Christian

What’s Happening to Jobs for New Grads — from linkedin.com by Jeff Selingo

No matter where you go to college, the job market math for new graduates is grim right now, as I write in a new article out yesterday in New York magazine.

There were 15% fewer entry-level and internship job postings in 2025 than the year before, according to Handshake, a job-search platform popular with college students; meanwhile, applications per posting rose 26%.

How much AI is to blame for the fragile entry-level job market is unclear. Several research studies show AI is hitting young college-educated workers disproportionately, but broader economic forces are part of the story, too.

As Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Handshake’s chief education strategy officer, told me, AI isn’t “taking” jobs so much as employers are “choosing” to replace parts of jobs with automation rather than redesign roles around workers. “They’re replacing people instead of enabling their workforce,” she said.

Today’s graduates are stuck in an in-between moment. Many started college before AI mattered and graduated into a labor market reshaped almost overnight, where entry-level roles are disappearing faster than students can adapt.

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Several resources from Paul Fain re: how AI is impacting the workplace

On 01/22/2026, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, adult learning, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, business, change, changing business models, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, colleges, community colleges, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, education technology, emerging technologies, experimentation, faculty/staff, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences, global / globalization, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), intelligent systems, leadership, lifelong learning, platforms, productivity / tips and tricks, research, skills, society, sociology, student-related, training / L&D, trends, United States, universities, vendors, vocational / trades, workplace, youth, by Daniel Christian

The following resources were mentioned in Paul Fain’s posting entitled, “High Demand, Low Wage“ — from the-job.beehiiv.com by Paul Fain

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“The hybrid college wins” > 91% of H.S. students want at least one online course per semester in college.

On 01/20/2026, in business side of he, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, digital learning, education technology, faculty/staff, future of higher education, game-changing environment, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), instructional design, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning preferences, more voice more choice more control, new business models, online learning, student-related, teaching & learning, trends, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

From LinkedIn by Robert Gibson

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“CES2026 is a powerful reminder of just how much there is to take in right now and how rapidly technology is advancing.” [DeVaney]

On 01/12/2026, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, change, colleges, community colleges, digital learning, emerging technologies, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, learning ecosystem, liberal arts, lifelong learning, pace of change, robotics, skills, staying relevant, student-related, teaching & learning, technology (general), trends, United States, universities, workplace, by Daniel Christian

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Major Changes Reshape Law Schools Nationwide in 2026 [Fatima]

On 01/12/2026, in accreditation, assessment, career development, change, corporate / business world, curriculum, faculty/staff, health, higher education, law schools, leadership, policy, real-world assignments, skills, strategy, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

Major Changes Reshape Law Schools Nationwide in 2026 — from jdjournal.com by Ma Fatima

Law schools across the United States are entering one of the most transformative periods in recent memory. In 2026, legal education is being reshaped by leadership turnover, shifting accreditation standards, changes to student loan policies, and the introduction of a redesigned bar exam. Together, these developments are forcing law schools to rethink how they educate students and prepare future lawyers for a rapidly evolving legal profession.

Also from jdjournal.com, see:

  • Healthcare Industry Legal Careers: High-Growth Roles and Paths — from jdjournal.com by Ma Fatima
    The healthcare industry is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising and resilient sectors for legal professionals, driven by expanding regulations, technological innovation, and an increasingly complex healthcare delivery system. As hospitals, life sciences companies, insurers, and digital health platforms navigate constant regulatory change, demand for experienced legal talent continues to rise.
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Shoppers will soon be able to make purchases directly through Google’s Gemini app and browser.

On 01/12/2026, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, business, change, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, Google, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, intelligent systems, marketing/social marketing, platforms, productivity / tips and tricks, tools, United States, usability, user experience (UX), vendors, web-based collaboration, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Shoppers will soon be able to make purchases directly through Google’s Gemini app and browser.

Google and Walmart Join Forces to Shape the Future of Retail — from adweek.com by Lauren Johnson
At NRF, Sundar Pichai and John Furner revealed how AI and drones will shape shopping in 2026 and beyond

One of the biggest reveals is that shoppers will be able to purchase Walmart and Sam’s Club products through Google’s AI chatbot Gemini.

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What 3 credit ratings agencies forecast for higher ed in 2026 [Unglesbee]

On 01/07/2026, in business side of he, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, cost of getting a degree, future of higher education, game-changing environment, higher education, learning ecosystem, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

What 3 credit ratings agencies forecast for higher ed in 2026 — from highereddive.com by Ben Unglesbee
Fitch Ratings, S&P Global and Moody’s Ratings all predicted a tough year ahead, pointing to deteriorating financial conditions and heightened uncertainty.

Fitch Ratings labeled its higher ed financial outlook for 2026 as “deteriorating” while Moody’s Ratings described an “increasingly difficult and shifting operating environment for colleges and universities.” Similarly, S&P Global Ratings said it expects“mounting operating pressures and uncertainty” ahead for the sector’s nonprofit institutions.

Analysts cited additional disruption and belt-tightening ahead in the new year, from predicted demographic declines to pressures on international enrollment to uncertainties about how Republicans’ big spending bill passed this summer will impact demand for college.

Below are the various takes on higher ed in 2026 by Moody’s, Fitch and S&P Global Ratings:

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Some words to reflect on from Will Richardson

On 01/04/2026, in change, education, education reform, K-12 related, leadership, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, strategy, student-related, teachers, United States, youth, by Daniel Christian

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Rebuilding The First Rung Of The Opportunity Ladder [Manno]

On 01/04/2026, in apprenticeships, business, career development, change, colleges, community colleges, corporate / business world, internships, student-related, surviving, trends, United States, workplace, youth, by Daniel Christian

Rebuilding The First Rung Of The Opportunity Ladder — from forbes.com by Bruno V. Manno

Two-thirds of employers say most new hires are not fully prepared for their roles, citing “experience,” not technical skill, as the greatest shortfall. At the same time, 61% of companies have raised their experience requirements.

As a result, many so-called entry-level roles now demand two to five years of prior work experience. The first rung of the career ladder has been pulled even farther out of reach for new job seekers. A portfolio—or full-spectrum—model of work-based learning is one promising way to rebuild that rung.

Experience has become what Deloitte calls “the new currency of employability.” But the places where young people once earned that currency are disappearing.

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Coursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era

On 12/17/2025, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, change, changing business models, learning ecosystem, online learning, online media, pace of change, platforms, United States, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Coursera to Combine with Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce with Skills for the AI Era — from investor.coursera.com

Highly Complementary Capabilities Will Create a Leading Technology Platform, Redefining Skills Discovery, Development, and Mastery for Learners and Organizations at Scale

Unites Udemy’s Dynamic AI-Powered Skills Development Marketplace with World-Class University and Industry Brands Under the Coursera Ecosystem, Expanding Value, Impact, and Choice Globally

Strengthens Combined Company’s Financial Profile with Pro Forma Annual Revenue of More Than $1.5 Billion and Anticipated Annual Run-Rate Cost Synergies of $115 Million Within 24 Months

“We’re at a pivotal moment in which AI is rapidly redefining the skills required for every job across every industry. Organizations and individuals around the world need a platform that is as agile as the new and emerging skills learners must master,” said Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera. “By combining the highly complementary strengths of Coursera and Udemy, we will be in an even stronger position to address the global talent transformation opportunity, unlock a faster pace of innovation, and deliver valuable experiences and outcomes for our learners and customers. Together, we will ensure our millions of learners, thousands of enterprise, university, and government customers, and expert instructors have a platform to keep pace with technology acceleration.”

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Time Magazine’s Person of the Year: Architects of AI

On 12/16/2025, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Australia, bots, business, career development, change, changing business models, creativity, Facebook / Meta Platforms, faith, future, game-changing environment, generational differences, Google, innovation, intelligent systems, leadership, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Open AI, platforms, society, sociology, the downsides of how people use tech, tools, trends, United States, vendors, vision/possibilities, workplace, by Daniel Christian

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AI working competency is now a graduation requirement at Purdue [Pacton] + other items re: AI in our learning ecosystems

On 12/16/2025, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, adjunct faculty, adult learning, Alternatives, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Asia, Australia, bots, career development, change, changing business models, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, CMS/LMS, collaboration, colleges, communities of practice, community colleges, computer science, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, education technology, experimentation, faculty/staff, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), India, innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, IT in HE, K-12 related, law schools, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning hubs & pods & microschooling, learning preferences, learning spaces, liberal arts, library / librarians, lifelong learning, microlearning, online media, personalized/customized learning, platforms, productivity / tips and tricks, student-related, teachers, teaching & learning, technologies for your home, the downsides of how people use tech, tools, training / L&D, trends, UK, United States, universities, vendors, vision/possibilities, youth, by Daniel Christian

AI Has Landed in Education: Now What? — from learningfuturesdigest.substack.com by Dr. Philippa Hardman

Here’s what’s shaped the AI-education landscape in the last month:

  • The AI Speed Trap is [still] here: AI adoption in L&D is basically won (87%)—but it’s being used to ship faster, not learn better (84% prioritising speed), scaling “more of the same” at pace.
  • AI tutors risk a “pedagogy of passivity”: emerging evidence suggests tutoring bots can reduce cognitive friction and pull learners down the ICAP spectrum—away from interactive/constructive learning toward efficient consumption.
  • Singapore + India are building what the West lacks: they’re treating AI as national learning infrastructure—for resilience (Singapore) and access + language inclusion (India)—while Western systems remain fragmented and reactive.
  • Agentic AI is the next pivot: early signs show a shift from AI as a content engine to AI as a learning partner—with UConn using agents to remove barriers so learners can participate more fully in shared learning.
  • Moodle’s AI stance sends two big signals: the traditional learning ecosystem in fragmenting, and the concept of “user sovereignty” over by AI is emerging.

Four strategies for implementing custom AIs that help students learn, not outsource — from educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au by Kria Coleman, Matthew Clemson, Laura Crocco and Samantha Clarke; via Derek Bruff

For Cogniti to be taken seriously, it needs to be woven into the structure of your unit and its delivery, both in class and on Canvas, rather than left on the side. This article shares practical strategies for implementing Cogniti in your teaching so that students:

  • understand the context and purpose of the agent,
  • know how to interact with it effectively,
  • perceive its value as a learning tool over any other available AI chatbots, and
  • engage in reflection and feedback.

In this post, we discuss how to introduce and integrate Cogniti agents into the learning environment so students understand their context, interact effectively, and see their value as customised learning companions.

In this post, we share four strategies to help introduce and integrate Cogniti in your teaching so that students understand their context, interact effectively, and see their value as customised learning companions.

Collection: Teaching with Custom AI Chatbots — from teaching.virginia.edu; via Derek Bruff
The default behaviors of popular AI chatbots don’t always align with our teaching goals. This collection explores approaches to designing AI chatbots for particular pedagogical purposes.

Example/excerpt:

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7 Legal Tech Trends That Will Reshape Every Business In 2026 [Marr]

On 12/16/2025, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Australia, bots, business, change, changing business models, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, emerging technologies, game-changing environment, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, intelligent systems, leadership, Legal operations, legal technologies, legislatures / government / legal, strategy, tools, trends, United States, vendors, by Daniel Christian

7 Legal Tech Trends That Will Reshape Every Business In 2026 — from forbes.com by Bernard Marr

Here are the trends that will matter most.

  1. AI Agents As Legal Assistants
  2. AI As A Driver Of Business Strategy
  3. Automation In Judicial Administration
  4. Always-On Compliance Monitoring
  5. Cybersecurity As An Essential Survival Tool
  6. Predictive Litigation
  7. Compliance As Part Of The Everyday Automation Fabric

According to the Thomson Reuters Future Of Professionals report, most experts already expect AI to transform their work within five years, with many viewing it as a positive force. The challenge now is clear: legal and compliance leaders must understand the tools reshaping their field and prepare their teams for a very different way of working in 2026.

Addendum on 12/17/25:

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“Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI” + some other items re: AI in general

On 12/01/2025, in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, career development, change, collaboration, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, experimentation, Google, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, intelligent systems, platforms, productivity / tips and tricks, research, robotics, skills, society, technology (general), tools, trends, United States, vendors, vision/possibilities, by Daniel Christian

Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI — from mckinsey.com by Lareina Yee, Anu Madgavkar, Sven Smit, Alexis Krivkovich, Michael Chui, María Jesús Ramírez, and Diego Castresana
AI is expanding the productivity frontier. Realizing its benefits requires new skills and rethinking how people work together with intelligent machines.

At a glance

  • Work in the future will be a partnership between people, agents, and robots—all powered by AI. …
  • Most human skills will endure, though they will be applied differently. …
  • Our new Skill Change Index shows which skills will be most and least exposed to automation in the next five years….
  • Demand for AI fluency—the ability to use and manage AI tools—has grown sevenfold in two years…
  • By 2030, about $2.9 trillion of economic value could be unlocked in the United States…

Also related/see:

State of AI: December 2025 newsletter — from nathanbenaich.substack.com by Nathan Benaich
What you’ve got to know in AI from the last 4 weeks.

Welcome to the latest issue of the State of AI, an editorialized newsletter that covers the key developments in AI policy, research, industry, and start-ups over the last month.

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