AI+HI Project

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Meta restructures around AI, Elon Musk’s court loss, colleges may be falling short, the Pope and Anthropic join forces, and more. 

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From candidate sourcing to internal talent marketplaces, AI is transforming how organizations find and elevate talent. Rachel Graham, strategic solutions consultant and advisor at Oracle, explains how HR leaders can activate AI responsibly, improve quality, and expand opportunity — all without losing the human touch. Explore the next wave of talent management. 

With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid 
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Despite rapid adoption, most organizations struggle to realize AI’s full value due to structural and process constraints.

Machines are learning to listen — and it’s changing how we interact with AI. Adam Cheyer,  AI pioneer and the cofounder of Siri,  reveals how Apple’s virtual assistant has shaped  AI’s evolution. Cheyer shares how interpreting messy, ambiguous language laid the groundwork for Siri’s ability to build trust through accuracy, transparency, and user control.

With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid 
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AI adoption is transforming workplaces by altering job roles and productivity. Understand the impact on companies and markets in this detailed analysis.

In this special episode recorded live at The AI+HI Project 2026 in San Francisco, hosts Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, reflect on the rapid growth and evolution of our event, now in its third year. What began as a conversation shaped by uncertainty has shifted into one defined by action, as HR leaders move from fear of AI to actively implementing solutions and driving strategy within their organizations. 

Drawing from conversations with leaders and innovators at the event, Alonso and Bradford explore the rise of human-centered AI, the importance of maintaining employee well-being as the technology advances, and HR’s expanding role in ensuring AI’s responsible, effective adoption. They also unpack how AI is reshaping teamwork, performance management, and organizational design — ushering in a future built on more dynamic, multi-team systems. 

Looking ahead, they discuss what it means to operate in a world with fewer capacity constraints — and why the next challenge for leaders won’t just be doing more, but deciding what matters most.

With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow.

Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid 
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The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles—here’s what’s changing first.

We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast.

This week: The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles. Here’s what’s changing first.

Frontline workers are under more pressure than ever — from long shifts to constant change — and burnout is becoming a systemic risk for organizations. As AI moves beyond back-office automation into frontline roles, leaders face a critical question: Can the technology reduce stress and improve well-being without eroding the human connection at work? 

Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, joins the  AI+HI Project to explore how AI can support — not replace — frontline teams. She shares how organizations can use AI to streamline workflows, ease operational strain, and empower both managers and employees, while maintaining trust, empathy, and a people-first culture. Discover what it takes to design AI strategies that don’t just drive efficiency, but create more sustainable and human-centered work. 

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We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast.

This week: from power users to policy, here's how AI is transforming the system.

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Sure, AI is reshaping how work gets done, but it’s also transforming how employees experience change. From workflow shifts to role transformations, traditional change management models are struggling to keep up. 

Drushti Gandhi, HR director of change management at LinkedIn, unpacks what leaders need to know to guide teams through AI-driven change. Explore why AI requires continuous adaptation, how to design resilient change strategies, and what it takes to align people, processes, and technology to maximize business and workforce success. while protecting employee wellbeing. 

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