Each week, the Tomorrowist team publishes a video podcast and a deep-dive article on a single important trend facing businesses. But business leaders need a holistic view of the changing business landscape. Here are a few stories from around the web focused on other Tomorrowist-worthy trends that readers shouldn’t miss.
Saudi Arabia AI Firm Humain Forms Division Focused on Ads, Gaming (Bloomberg)
What to Know: Saudi Arabia’s new artificial intelligence company Humain has launched a division called Humain Create, which focuses on advertising, video games, and film. Backed by the $925 billion Public Investment Fund, Humain plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, including data centers and generative AI tools.
Why It Matters: The entry of Humain Create into media and gaming highlights Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global tech leader, leveraging AI to diversify its economy beyond oil. For HR leaders, this signals potential shifts in global talent competition, particularly in AI and creative industries, and underscores the growing importance of aligning workforce strategies with emerging tech hubs.
Why We’re Barely Keeping Track of This Growing Climate Problem (Vox)
What to Know: Methane is a major contributor to climate change and packs up to 84 times the heat-trapping power of carbon dioxide. Despite the availability of low-cost technologies to curb emissions, methane from abandoned fossil fuel sites and small oil wells remains largely unchecked, with global emissions continuing to rise.
Why It Matters: Unchecked methane emissions exacerbate climate change, a significant contributor to employee stress. Transparent communication about environmental risks and corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts can also strengthen internal trust and attract environmentally conscious talent.
The US Is Giving Up on Taxing Inheritances
(The Washington Post)
What to Know: Congressional Republicans are advancing a tax bill that would raise federal estate tax exemptions to $15 million for individuals and $30 million for couples starting in 2026, effectively reducing the number of estates subject to the tax.
Why It Matters: The weakening of the estate tax could deepen wealth inequality because fewer estates will be taxed on generational wealth transfers. For HR and business leaders, this shift may influence talent strategies, particularly in executive compensation and benefits planning, as well as succession planning for family-owned businesses.
Your Reliance on ChatGPT Might Be Really Bad for Your Brain (Fast Company)
What to Know: A new MIT study found that heavy reliance on AI tools such as ChatGPT reduces brain activity in regions associated with memory and learning. Participants using ChatGPT for essay writing showed lower neural engagement, struggled to recall their work, and became increasingly dependent on the tool over time.
Why It Matters: Over-reliance on AI could impact workforce performance, innovation, and long-term talent growth. Balancing AI adoption with opportunities for human problem-solving and skill building will be essential to maintaining a resilient and capable workforce.
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