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Front-line workers say they don’t mind AI but want transparency

Front-line workers say they don’t mind AI but want transparency

Front-line workers generally don’t object to using AI but place a high premium on transparency. Most say their trust in an organization hinges on clear explanations of how AI is used, so employers should communicate purpose, scope and safeguards to maintain confidence.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
21 Jul 2026
Creating Shared Prosperity With AI: Stanford Digital Economy Lab’s Erik Brynjolfsson

Creating Shared Prosperity With AI: Stanford Digital Economy Lab’s Erik Brynjolfsson

Stanford economist Erik Brynjolfsson urges a shift from asking what AI will do to us to asking what we will do with AI, arguing that people, organizations, and institutions—not the technology—are the main constraints. Drawing on research about AI’s effects on jobs, productivity, and growth, he says

MIT Sloan Management Review by Sam Ransbotham. Me, Myself, and AI is a podcast produced by MIT Sloan Management Review and hosted by Sam Ransbotham. It is engineered by David Lishansky and produced by Allison Ryder. Sam Ransbotham
21 Jul 2026
Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims

Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims

An employee sued Amazon after an alleged administrative error labeled his protected FMLA leave—taken to care for his wife—as unauthorized and led to his firing. The plaintiff says he repeatedly contacted Amazon HR to correct the mistake but received no resolution, highlighting potential gaps in FMLA

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
20 Jul 2026
Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim

Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim

A magistrate judge has recommended narrowing the EEOC’s 2024 lawsuit by dismissing the agency’s retaliation and disparate-treatment claims for insufficient evidence. The decision would leave only a single failure-to-accommodate claim to proceed.

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
20 Jul 2026
Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month

Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month

Four lawsuits concluded this month with settlements ranging from $150,000 to $2 million, court records show. Each case was resolved through negotiated agreements that closed the matters without trial.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
20 Jul 2026
Work feels like a ‘situationship,’ employees say

Work feels like a ‘situationship,’ employees say

A recent survey found many employees describe their work relationship as a "situationship," saying employers don't seem committed to retaining them long term. This perception highlights risks to engagement and suggests organizations need clearer retention and development strategies.

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
20 Jul 2026
Week in review: Meta’s AI systems ‘disproportionately’ selected certain workers for layoffs

Week in review: Meta’s AI systems ‘disproportionately’ selected certain workers for layoffs

This week’s roundup covers reports that Meta’s AI-driven layoff systems disproportionately selected certain employees, prompting renewed concerns about bias and accountability in automated workforce decisions. The digest also highlights other top stories from last week, including a $2 million sexual

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
20 Jul 2026
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