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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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Global list of over 100 L&D conferences in 2026 [Taylor]

On 01/24/2026, in adult learning, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, career development, communities of practice, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital learning, emerging technologies, global / globalization, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, learning preferences, learning spaces, learning theories, lifelong learning, social learning / networks, training / L&D, UK, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Global list of over 100 L&D conferences in 2026 — from donaldhtaylor.co.uk by Don Taylor

I’m a firm believer in conferences. This isn’t just because I have chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000. It’s because they are invaluable in sustaining our community. So many in Learning and Development work alone or in small teams, that building and maintaining personal contacts is crucial.For a number of years, I have kept a personal list of the Learning and Development conferences running internationally. This year, I thought it would be helpful to  share it.

 

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How to Design with AI in 2026 (based on the most compelling research published in 2025). [Hardman]

On 01/22/2026, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, business, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, design, emerging technologies, experimentation, faculty/staff, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, learning, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, productivity / tips and tricks, professional development, teachers, teaching & learning, training / L&D, trends, UK, universities, vendors, workplace, by Daniel Christian

How to Design with AI in 2026 (based on the most compelling research published in 2025). — from linkedin.com by Dr. Philippa Hardman

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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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Which AI Video Tool Is Most Powerful for L&D Teams? [Hardman]

On 01/12/2026, in business, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, creativity, digital video, education technology, emerging technologies, experimentation, Google, human-computer interaction (HCI), instructional design, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, learning theories, multimedia, platforms, tools, training / L&D, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Which AI Video Tool Is Most Powerful for L&D Teams? — from by Dr. Philippa Hardman
Evaluating four popular AI video generation platforms through a learning-science lens

Happy new year! One of the biggest L&D stories of 2025 was the rise to fame among L&D teams of AI video generator tools. As we head into 2026, platforms like Colossyan, Synthesia, HeyGen, and NotebookLM’s video creation feature are firmly embedded in most L&D tech stacks. These tools promise rapid production and multi-language output at significantly reduced costs —and they deliver on a lot of that.

But something has been playing on my mind: we rarely evaluate these tools on what matters most for learning design—whether they enable us to build instructional content that actually enables learning.

So, I spent some time over the holiday digging into this question: do the AI video tools we use most in L&D create content that supports substantive learning?

To answer it, I took two decades of learning science research and translated it into a scoring rubric. Then I scored the four most popular AI video generation platforms among L&D professionals against the rubric.
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For an AI-based tool or two — as they regard higher ed — see:

5 new tools worth trying — from wondertools.substack.com by Jeremy Kaplan

YouTube to NotebookLM: Import a Whole Playlist or Channel in One Click
YouTube to NotebookLM is a remarkably useful new Chrome extension that lets you bulk-add any YouTube playlists, channels, or search results into NotebookLM. for AI-powered analysis.
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What to try

  • Find or create YouTube playlists on topics of interest. Then use this extension to ingest those playlists into NotebookLM. The videos are automatically indexed, and within minutes you can create reports, slides, and infographics to enhance your learning.
  • Summarize a playlist or channel with an audio or video overview. Or create quizzes, flash cards, data tables, or mind maps to explore a batch of YouTube videos. Or have a chat in NotebookLM with your favorite video channel. Check my recent post for some YouTube channels to try.
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What AI-Generated Voice Technology Means For Creators And Brands [Mitchell]

On 01/12/2026, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, accessibility / UDL, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, business, corporate / business world, creativity, digital audio, engagement / engaging students, ethics, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, innovation, marketing/social marketing, multimedia, personalized/customized learning, podcasting, usability, user experience (UX), user interface design, vendors, vision/possibilities, voice recognition / voice enabled interfaces, workplace, by Daniel Christian

What AI-Generated Voice Technology Means For Creators And Brands — from bitrebels.com by Ryan Mitchell

Voice has become one of the most influential elements in how digital content is experienced. From podcasts and videos to apps, ads, and interactive platforms, spoken audio shapes how messages are understood and remembered. In recent years, the rise of the ai voice generator has changed how creators and brands approach audio production, lowering barriers while expanding creative possibilities.

Rather than relying exclusively on traditional voice recording, many teams now use AI-generated voices as part of their content and brand strategies. This shift is not simply about efficiency; it reflects broader changes in how digital experiences are produced, scaled, and personalised.

The Future Role Of AI-Generated Voice
As AI voice technology continues to improve, its role in creative and brand workflows will likely expand. Future developments may include more adaptive voices that respond to context, audience behaviour, or emotional cues in real time. Rather than replacing traditional voice work, AI-generated voice is becoming another option in a broader creative toolkit, one that offers speed, flexibility, and accessibility.

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Nvidia, Eli Lilly announce $1 billion investment in AI drug discovery lab [Bratton]

On 01/12/2026, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, biology, business, collaboration, corporate / business world, health, NVIDIA, platforms, research, science, United States, vendors, vision/possibilities, by Daniel Christian

Nvidia, Eli Lilly announce $1 billion investment in AI drug discovery lab — from finance.yahoo.com by Laura Bratton

AI chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) on Monday announced that the two companies would jointly invest $1 billion to create a lab in San Francisco focused on using AI to accelerate drug discovery.
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The $1 billion investment will be spent over five years on infrastructure, compute, and talent for the lab. Nvidia’s engineers will work alongside Lilly’s experts in biology, science, and medicine to generate large-scale data and build AI models to advance medicine development. The lab’s work will begin early this year, the companies said.

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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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“At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It” [Ashworth] + other items re: AI in general

On 01/06/2026, in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, business, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, collaboration, emerging technologies, experimentation, game-changing environment, Google, human-computer interaction (HCI), IT in HE, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Open AI, platforms, productivity / tips and tricks, technology (general), tools, trends, usability, user experience (UX), user interface design, vendors, wearables, by Daniel Christian

At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It — from wired.com by Boone Ashworth
Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.

Beyond Wearables
Right now, AI is on your face and arms—smart glasses and smart watches—but this year will see it proliferate further into products like earbuds, headphones, and smart clothing.

Health tech will see an influx of AI features too, as companies aim to use AI to monitor biometric data from wearables like rings and wristbands. Heath sensors will also continue to show up in newer places like toilets, bath mats, and brassieres.

The smart home will continue to be bolstered by machine intelligence, with more products that can listen, see, and understand what’s happening in your living space. Familiar candidates for AI-powered upgrades like smart vacuums and security cameras will be joined by surprising AI bedfellows like refrigerators and garage door openers.

Along these lines, see
live updates from CNET here.

ChatGPT is overrated. Here’s what to use instead. — from washingtonpost.com by Geoffrey A. Fowler
When I want help from AI, ChatGPT is no longer my default first stop.

I can tell you which AI tools are worth using — and which to avoid — because I’ve been running a chatbot fight club.

I conducted dozens of bot challenges based on real things people do with AI, including writing breakup texts and work emails, decoding legal contracts and scientific research, answering tricky research questions, and editing photos and making “art.” Human experts including best-selling authors, reference librarians, a renowned scientist and even a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer judged the results.

After a year of bot battles, one thing stands out: There is no single best AI. The smartest way to use chatbots today is to pick different tools for different jobs — and not assume one bot can do it all.

How Collaborative AI Agents Are Shaping the Future of Autonomous IT — from aijourn.com by Michael Nappi

Some enterprise platforms now support cross-agent communication and integration with ecosystems maintained by companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google, and Oracle. These cross-platform data fabrics break down silos and turn isolated AI pilots into enterprise-wide services. The result is an IT backbone that not only automates but also collaborates for continuous learning, diagnostics, and system optimization in real time.

Nvidia dominated the headlines in 2025 — these were its 15 biggest events of the year — from finance.yahoo.com by Daniel Howley

It’s difficult to think of any single company that had a bigger impact on Wall Street and the AI trade in 2025 than Nvidia (NVDA).
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Nvidia’s revenue soared in 2025, bringing in $187.1 billion, and its market capitalization continued to climb, briefly eclipsing the $5 trillion mark before settling back in the $4 trillion range.

There were plenty of major highs and deep lows throughout the year, but these 15 were among the biggest moments of Nvidia’s 2025.

 

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Work from Home Jobs No Experience [Khosravani]

On 01/06/2026, in business, career development, corporate / business world, ideas, productivity / tips and tricks, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Work from Home Jobs No Experience — from intelligenthq.com by A.Peyman Khosravani

Work from home jobs with no experience can help you earn money from home, even if you are new and have never done a remote job before. If you are looking for work from home jobs with no experience and aren’t sure which are real (and worth your time), you’re in the right place. In this guide, you will find real, beginner-friendly remote jobs you can do from home, even if you have never worked remotely before.

We will explain the best entry-level options, what they may pay, what you need to get started, and how to avoid scams. I will also share simple tips to help you get work-from-home jobs with no experience and start remote jobs faster.
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1) What is the best work from home with no experience?
The best work-from-home jobs with no experience are usually remote customer service, transcription, AI task work, or moderation, since training and guidelines are provided.

2) What jobs can you do online from home with no experience?
You can do online customer support, transcription/captioning, microtasks, paid research studies, and entry-level AI evaluation tasks.

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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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25 Big Ideas that will define 2026 [LinkedIn News]

On 12/22/2025, in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Blockchain, bots, business, changing business models, content development, aggregation, repositories, corporate / business world, health, ideas, legislatures / government / legal, social media, workplace, by Daniel Christian

25 Big Ideas that will define 2026 — from linkedin.com by LinkedIn News
This year’s predictions capture a world in flux, where technology and humanity will press closer than ever, fueling new opportunities and tensions.

Blockchain: Blockchain technology will create new ways for creators to keep more of their revenue by enabling them to host their own content, bypassing traditional social media platforms that take a cut of their earnings.

3.AI: Artificial intelligence will enhance creators’ ability to scale their personal brands exponentially — producing more content, creating virtual influencers and expanding reach in ways we’ve never seen.
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Laws around artificial intelligence in mental health care are set to change dramatically in 2026, in the wake of lawsuits alleging harm or “psychosis” linked to AI tools. After years of rapid adoption — and little oversight — regulators will move to treat therapy chatbots more like medical devices than lifestyle apps.
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Small businesses — which make up 90% of companies globally — will be the top destination for young jobseekers in 2026.
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Generative engine optimization (GEO) is set to replace search engine optimization (SEO) as the way brands get discovered in the year ahead. As consumers turn to AI chatbots, agentic workflows and answer engines, appearing prominently in generative outputs will matter more than ranking in search engines.

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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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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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