AI

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about soft power and silent tracking

From gendered leadership gaps to the rise of surveillance tech, this week’s signals expose the systems shaping control in the workplace – and what that means for trust, equity and autonomy

Signal file: what London Tech Week revealed about the politics of progress

From human-trained AI to UK-led governance, this special edition captures the key narratives shaping a more ethical, inclusive and sovereign approach to tech innovation 

The big question: has hybrid work broken knowledge work?

German author and researcher Markus Albers warns that the digital promise of flexible work may be backfiring – and calls for a new narrative on what success really looks like

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about designing work that lasts

From onboarding and office architecture to AI’s emotional toll, this week’s signals highlight the systems, spaces and strategies shaping sustainable performance 

Why does the future of AI and robotics look so human?

Beyond function, form is becoming critical in the latest tech advancements – reshaping how machines navigate, communicate and integrate as never before into modern workplaces  

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about what work feels like

From virtual rituals and leadership disconnect to the emotional city mapping, this week’s stories explore the growing need for work that feels more human 

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about evolving roles, reputations and resources

This week’s signals trace a shift in how we define value at work – from the perception of AI users to the convergence of HR and tech, and the circularity baked into design 

Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about the pitfalls in AI

From talent gaps to skewed adoption and silent labour impacts, this week’s signals show that AI’s next chapter depends as much on people as on platforms