AI on Trial: Lawsuits, Labor Power, and HR Tech’s Reckoning

2026 kicks off with a jolt as George and Kate unpack a wave of developments reshaping HR tech. They dive into the new class action lawsuit against Eightfold, exploring what it signals for AI transparency, compliance, and vendor accountability. The conversation widens to worker power, including Microsoft’s landmark agreement with Australian unions, and the heated rhetoric coming out of Davos about AI and jobs. They also break down Apple and Google’s unexpected AI partnership and the first acquisitions of the year. A fast‑moving, insight‑rich episode for anyone tracking the future of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices