Edge AI is changing how leaders act on the ground. Quick takeaways for today.- Edge AI like LiteRT expands on-device models, reducing cloud reliance and speeding decisions.- AI fluency in hiring and training is critical as tasks automate.- L&D is a strategic lever to boost retention and productivity amid AI uptake.- Be cautious with partnerships and deployments; due diligence prevents overhyped bets.Sources:- Crescendo AI: Latest AI News and Updates — https://www.crescendo.ai/news/latest-ai-news-and-updates- ETC Journal: Five Emerging AI Trends in Dec 2025 Democratizing where AI can run — https://etcjournal.com/2025/12/24/five-emerging-ai-trends-in-dec-2025-democratizing-where-ai-can-run/- Business Insider: Tech leaders interview on AI, workforce and ethics — https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-leaders-ai-interview-podcast-conference-lessons-workforce-career-tips-2025-12- HR Dive: Learning leader role changing amid AI adoption — https://www.hrdive.com/news/learning-leader-role-changing-amid-ai-adoption/808588/- TechBuzz AI: Oracle tumbles into crisis mode on AI execution doubts — https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/oracle-tumbles-into-crisis-mode-on-ai-execution-doubts- MobiHealthNews: Healthcare leaders debate AI bubble part 1 — https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/healthcare-leaders-debate-ai-bubble-part-1- Healthcare IT News: How health systems can prepare next phase AI adoption — https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-health-systems-can-prepare-next-phase-ai-adoption- Add me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/