Lucas Mearian
Senior Reporter
Senior Reporter Lucas Mearian covers AI in the enterprise, Future of Work issues, healthcare IT and FinTech.
US Copyright Office opens inquiry into laws needed to rein in genAI
The agency move is part of an ongoing effort to gather public feedback on why AI can sometimes flagrantly use copyrighted materials to produce content. The agency plans to hand over its findings to Congress.
As UAW seeks 4-day workweek, the idea gains ground with US workers
The United Auto Worker union's push for a four-day workweek, among other negotiation demands, indicates the idea is gaining traction among both workers and employers.
OpenAI launches ‘enterprise-grade’ ChatGPT
OpenAI said the newest version of its ChatGPT service comes with enterprise-grade security and privacy features.
The most in-demand AI skills — and how companies want to use them
Studies from job listings and professional networking sites detailed the top attributes would-be hires are highlighting and companies are seeking. No surprise: various AI skills top that list.
Why and how to create corporate genAI policies
Adoption of generative AI is happening at a breakneck pace, but potential threats posed by the technology will require organizations to set up guardrails to protect sensitive data and customer privacy — and to avoid running afoul of...
How to build employee trust as AI gains ground
One in four workers do not feel trusted by their employer, and as more organizations roll out or pilot AI platforms to unlock efficiencies, employees are fearful of being replaced by a machine.
Q&A: TIAA's CIO touts top AI projects, details worker skills needed now
Sastry Durvasula, the chief information and client services officer at TIAA, has been leading an initiative to deploy AI in a myriad of business operations to create greater efficiencies and improve client experiences.
Hybrid work is entering the 'trough of disillusionment'
As more organizations, including governments, call employees back to the office at least part of the workweek, the love affair with remote and hybrid work may be cooling off.
Biden: Get federal workers back in the office
An email from the White House to Cabinet members urged them to get employees back into federal buldings in order to improve service and "customer experience."
Gamers: Corporate America wants you
Companies struggling to find tech talent are keenly focused on hiring workers with skills, not just a computer science degree. Soft skills, in particular, are highly sought after — especially those gamers acquire while gaming.
Return-to-office mandates rise as worker productivity drops
Bosses are imposing more strict in-office mandates as new data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed productivity has slumped slightly since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EEOC Commissioner: AI system audits might not comply with federal anti-bias laws
The emerging patchwork of laws and regulations governing the use of AI in finding, hiring, and promoting workers serve as reminders that, regardless of the technology in use, a company remains liable for federal civil rights...
AI tools could leave companies liable for anti-bias missteps
Companies deploying AI technology are responsible for any biases that run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, so it's critical to establish a management framework now to head off legal problems later.
Companies that trialed a 4-day workweek continue to reduce time on the clock
Six months after the end of a four-day workweek study, companies that participated continued to cut back on hours, claiming employees are happier and just as productive.
White House promises on AI regulation called 'vague' and 'disappointing'
US President Joe Biden's latest move to wrangle AI and keep Americans safe while also allowing innovation are not enforceable, meaning AI companies still have carte blanche to do what they want.
AI-skills job postings jump 450%; here's what companies want
Job listings that include AI-based skills are growing rapidly as organizations look to create new efficiencies internally and for clients. But there's a dearth of AI-skilled talent, so many companies are training employees while...
Q&A: HPE global talent exec credits AI, chatbots for bolstering hiring
HPE has been using AI-based talent acquisition technology that has literally turned a lackluster career site and hiring process on its head and reached more than 950,000 candidates.
Q&A: How AI can help enterprise HR automate employee experiences
Working closely with her company's IT department, STL Chief Human Resources Officer Anjali Byce has continued to experiment with artificial intelligence to automate employee experiences — and keep her finger on the pulse of worker...
NYC law governing AI-based hiring tools goes live
The new law, aimed at organizations using automated hiring tools, will require regular audits of those tools to prove they don't have baked-in biases against gender or race.