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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Many economists - not least the Fed's doves - expect AI to be a massive positive for productivity, which pushes down inflation. investing.com
• [New] The DSA imposes excessive restrictions that could stifle innovation and damage the business models of American tech companies operating in Europe. OpenTools
• [New] The DSA allows for penalties up to 6% of a company's global turnover, indicating that compliance with EU standards could significantly impact business operations for major platforms. OpenTools
• [New] The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report notes that 44% of workers' core skills will be disrupted within five years, driven largely by AI and digital transformation. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] AI's integration into business operations is expected to generate trillions in economic value, with applications ranging from predictive analytics to autonomous systems. WebProNews
• [New] As organizations plan ahead for 2026, and look to build long-term resilience, employee financial fitness must be a core priority. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] Waymo plans to launch its first international robotaxi service in London in 2026. Eleport
• [New] Netflix has confirmed it will acquire Warner Bros Discovery's film and television studios and streaming service HBO Max for an equity value of $108.5 billion. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Virgin Australia plans to use AI for customer service, flight operations, and personalized travel experiences, while Wesfarmers will deploy AI across its retail and industrial divisions. HUMAI
• [New] The London Borough of Newham has developed an ADAPT model and committed to stepping up its use of AI as part of its data strategy for 2025-27. UKAuthority

Last updated: 08 December 2025