Generative AI and the Future of Work: Why Young Workers Are Most at Risk
Generative AI is reducing entry-level opportunities for young workers, especially in technical roles like software development. Automation is the main driver, cutting headcount but not wages. Mid-career professionals see more resilience, thanks to tacit skills that AI cannot replace. The best way forward is to redesign jobs around human strengths, encourage adaptability, and invest in cross-functional skills.
Walmart AI Strategy 2025: 3 Operational Lessons for Business Leaders
If you are wondering how to make AI operational, not theoretical, the Walmart AI strategy 2025 offers a clear roadmap. Walmart is not experimenting on the margins. They are embedding AI into the core of how their business operates, signaling both to employees and the market that artificial intelligence is fundamental to their future. CEO […]
U.S. Immigration Decline 2025: First Drop Since the 1960s and What It Means
The U.S. immigration decline 2025 is the first drop in the nation’s foreign-born population since the 1960s. According to Pew Research Center, the immigrant population fell by more than a million between January and June 2025, from 53.3 million to 51.9 million. This reversal is historic, with significant implications for the economy, workforce, and immigration […]
McDonald’s Q2 2025 Earnings: 3 Pricing & Consumer Behavior Lessons for Businesses
McDonald’s Q2 2025 earnings call last week offered a clear window into the economic pressures consumers are facing and the forces reshaping the quick-service industry. Despite posting a solid 6% constant-currency global sales growth, the company made it clear that persistent challenges are impacting different consumer segments in very different ways, particularly in the U.S. […]
3 Key Lessons from McDonald’s Digital Transformation Strategy
McDonald’s Q2 2025 earnings call wasn’t just about burgers and fries; it was a masterclass in corporate tech strategy. The key takeaway is that McDonald’s digital transformation is no longer a side project—it’s the central engine for future growth. As CEO Chris Kempczinski put it, “Our progress to digitize the Arches is unleashing the full […]
Tariffs’ Impact on Supply Chain Drives P&G’s Strategy Shift
Tariffs’ impact on supply chain is no longer theoretical. It’s costing Procter & Gamble $1 billion in FY 2026. That’s not a typo. In its latest earnings call, P&G revealed that new and retaliatory tariffs will have a $1B before-tax impact on its cost structure. According to Supply Chain Dive’s analysis of P&G’s tariff strategy, […]
AI Tools in Education: How Study Mode Helps Students Learn
Can AI Tools in Education Truly Support Learning? In an age of instant answers, AI tools in education like ChatGPT often give students what they want: quick results. But are they giving students what they truly need? Students need guidance. They benefit from productive struggle.Most of all, they need to learn, not just complete assignments. […]
The Future of AI in Education Is Built on Trust, Not Tech
The Real Driver of AI in Education? Trust, Not Just Tech I’ve been following the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction closely. And one thing is clear: when it comes to AI in education, the most important factor isn’t the technology. It’s trust. A Major Investment in AI for Teachers Last week, the […]
The Rise of AI-Generated Brand Ambassadors
Will Brands stop paying influencers when they can build them? That’s the new reality TikTok is pushing, with AI avatars that model clothes, demo apps, and sell products on command. At Cannes Lions, TikTok launched a major expansion of its Symphony AI suite. These tools now turn images into videos, text into influencer-style clips, and […]
Tariffs, Turbulence, and Tactics: What Dollar Tree Just Taught Us
Dollar Tree’s $200M Tariff Problem Is a Preview of What’s Coming for All U.S. Retail and Dollar Tree just gave us a masterclass in real-time supply chain strategy. Tariffs added $70 million in unexpected costs last quarter. Over the full year, the impact could hit $200 million. For any business, that’s a massive blow to […]