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Happy Saturday
While in Vegas, I sat down with
one of the most insightful voices in the HR tech space, to talk about where AI and HR are actually heading.It’s a grounded, forward-looking conversation about what happens when HR stops “experimenting” with AI and starts building real capability.
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Now, here’s what’s been on my radar this week 👇
🧠 Topics I’m engaging with
Meta turns AI adoption into a game.
Meta is now actively tracking how employees use AI internally – and has even created a game to boost usage. It’s a clear sign of how quickly AI adoption is being institutionalized: from experiments to KPIs. The question is how far you can push it before it feels like control instead of learning.
👉 Meta tracks employees’ AI use, creates game to boost adoption
The labor market impact of AI is still ambiguous.
Yale’s Budget Lab summarizes the current research: so far, AI has mostly reshaped work rather than replaced it. The biggest productivity gains happen when humans and AI collaborate – not when one tries to replace the other.
👉 Evaluating the Impact of AI on the Labor Market: The Current State of Affairs
41% of managers use AI for performance reviews.
A new survey shows that four in ten managers already use AI to write or revise performance evaluations. It raises questions about authenticity, trust, and how “human” HR communication should remain.
👉 The Latest on AI in Workplace Emails
Companies prioritize AI before new hires.
According to a new BSI report, 31% of business leaders now explore AI solutions before hiring new people and 41% say AI enables staff reductions. That puts real pressure on HR to demonstrate the value of reskilling and internal mobility.
👉 Explore AI before hiring people
The State of AI Report 2025 is out.
The annual State of AI report is always a must-read. This year’s edition highlights the explosion of agentic systems, the shift in compute power, and the first wave of regulation-driven adaptation across industries. Essential context for anyone shaping AI strategy inside organizations.
👉 State of AI Report 2025
⚙️ Tools to try
Humata HR – chat with your internal HR docs.
A privacy-first interface to query your policies, onboarding materials, or internal playbooks. All data stays local, making it perfect for HR teams handling sensitive content.
👉 Humata HR
LinkSkill AI – upskill your team through conversation.
A new AI-driven learning coach that builds personalized skill paths based on short, real-time chat interactions. Think of it as adaptive micro-learning for the flow of work, perfect for organizations exploring AI-based L&D.
👉 LinkSkill AI
Mint HCM – open-source human capital management.
An open-source HCM platform focused on transparency and community-driven development. Combines traditional HR functions with new AI modules for talent and competency mapping, great for teams wanting flexibility without vendor lock-in.
👉 Mint HCM
🔁 Important updates
ChatGPT launches Agent Builder.
OpenAI now lets anyone create and deploy custom AI agents directly inside ChatGPT — no coding required. Expect a wave of internal HR and leadership bots soon.