👋 Welcome! As the workweek nears its end, this Friday we’re exploring how to secure your career in the AI era—leveraging tech skills, human creativity, and adaptability to not just survive change, but thrive in it. Let’s future-proof your path forward!
AI & TECH
Apple Plans 2027 AI ‘Tabletop Robot’ Companion – Apple is reportedly developing a tabletop AI device resembling an iPad on a robotic arm that swivels to follow users, with a revamped Siri capable of conversation and suggestions. A simpler smart home hub could debut in 2026, both running a new “Charismatic” OS designed for multiple users and enhanced personality features.
Meta AI Rules Once Allowed Romantic Chats With Kids – Reuters obtained a leaked 200-page Meta document revealing AI chatbots could engage in “romantic or sensual” conversations with minors, demean minorities, and spread falsehoods. Meta confirmed the document’s authenticity but says those policies are now removed. Child safety advocates demand the updated rules be released for public scrutiny.
Google’s AI Hunts Flight Bargains – Google is launching Flight Deals, an AI-powered search tool within Google Flights, in beta starting this week across the US, Canada, and India. Travelers simply describe their trip in plain language, and the tool returns the best real-time prices, with features like excluding basic economy fares coming soon.
WhatsApp Hits Back at Russian Restrictions – WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block secure communication for over 100M Russians after call features were restricted. Russia is pushing users toward a state-controlled app, raising fresh fears over privacy and digital rights.
CAREER & WORK
Robots and Timber Could Reshape UK Housing – In Oxfordshire, AI-powered robot arms are assembling timber home frames, promising faster, cheaper, and greener builds. Donaldson Timber Systems says automation can cut construction time by 10 weeks and attract tech-savvy young workers eager to join an industry blending construction with cutting-edge robotics.
US Jobless Claims Fall Slightly – Fewer Americans filed for unemployment last week, with new claims dropping to 224,000. That means layoffs remain low, but hiring has slowed—businesses are cautious as the economy cools. Continuing claims stayed high at 1.95M, suggesting finding a new job may be getting harder.
xAI Co-Founder Makes Career Pivot – Igor Babuschkin, engineering lead and co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI, has stepped down after two years to launch his own firm. At xAI, Babuschkin oversaw engineering breakthroughs, supercomputer builds, and top-tier AI model development. He says lessons from Musk—fearless problem-solving and urgency—will guide his next chapter.
ECONOMY & FINANCE
Australia, Vanuatu Seal $328M Pact – Australia and Vanuatu have struck a decade-long, A$500m deal to deepen security and economic ties, countering China’s Pacific influence. Funds will back climate projects, data centres, and mobility programs. The “Nakamal agreement” is set for signing in September, promising major development gains for the island nation.
Kodak Pushes Back on Shutdown Rumors – Kodak has denied media reports suggesting it will close, despite financial warnings in its earnings report. The company plans to repay, extend, or refinance debt, using $300M from a pension plan termination in December to address most obligations, aiming for a stronger balance sheet by early 2026.
UK Growth Slows but Beats Forecasts – The UK economy grew 0.3% from April to June, down from 0.7% in Q1 but ahead of 0.1% forecasts. Services and construction drove gains, helped by early-summer weather. Analysts say resilience may delay Bank of England rate cuts despite global headwinds and domestic tax pressures.
VC & FUNDING
Cohere Hits $6.8B Valuation – AI startup Cohere secured $500M led by Radical Ventures and Inovia Capital, with NVIDIA and Salesforce joining. Funds will accelerate enterprise-focused “agentic AI” and North, its ChatGPT-style tool. New hires include ex-Meta AI chief Joelle Pineau and former Uber CFO Francois Chadwick.
Lilly Strikes $1.3B AI Drug Deal – Eli Lilly will pay up to $1.3 billion to Boston-based Superluminal Medicines for exclusive rights to develop AI-driven small-molecule obesity drugs targeting GPCR proteins. The package includes upfront and milestone payments, an equity investment, and tiered royalties.
BIG THINK
How to Secure Your Job in the AI Era
In a world where AI shifts from threat to teammate, staying employable today isn’t about beating machines—but partnering with them, sharpening human strengths, and owning the change.
We’ve entered an era where AI isn’t just automating tasks—it’s transforming career landscapes. As Australia and other markets face rapid automation, roles in clerical work are most at risk, while most jobs—particularly high-skilled ones—are poised for AI augmentation instead of replacement.
Staying ahead means blending technical capabilities with uniquely human skills. Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman urges workers to develop soft skills like creativity and adaptability, predicting they’ll be vital in the AI-driven workplace. Similarly, a Meta hiring lead emphasizes that curiosity and continuous learning, even through short courses and micro-credentials, matter more than degrees.
New frameworks echo this shift. A “skills triad” now defines readiness: AI proficiency, virtual intelligence (digital-first collaboration), and carbon intelligence—understanding sustainability’s role in our work. Moreover, research shows that the demand for AI-complementary human skills—like empathy, digital literacy, teamwork—has grown faster than AI-substitutes, boosting wages and job security for those who develop them.
AI isn’t replacing all jobs—it’s reshaping them. Your advantage lies in blending tech fluency with human strengths like judgment, empathy, and creativity. Treat AI as a collaborator, not a competitor, and you’ll not only safeguard your role but position yourself to thrive in the era ahead.
Actionable Insights
Build your AI fluency every week — experiment with new tools, take micro-courses, apply AI in real tasks; curiosity is your most resilient career asset.
Sharpen your human edge — work on critical thinking, ethical reasoning, creativity, and collaboration; these are the skills AI can’t match.
WEEKLY TECH SPOTLIGHT
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From onboarding new hires to rolling out company-wide updates, with Connecteam you can create interactive modules, track progress, quiz for retention, and keep a permanent record of completion. Pair that with centralized chats, task lists, and time tracking, and you’ve got one app that keeps people informed and skilled.
Our take: One of our core values is excellence in communication, and that includes how knowledge is shared. By putting training where work actually happens, Connecteam helps teams grow faster, align better, and execute with confidence.
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robot units operate in factories worldwide—basically enough robots to start their own metalworker’s union.