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September 2025 Brand Brief – “Why Trust and Governance Now Define AI-Powered Brands”
As AI becomes ever more central to brand identity, the stakes for transparency, ethics, and trust are rising just as fast. This month, we’ve seen brands and regulators pushing to ensure AI doesn’t just deliver innovation—but also responsibility. Below are the biggest developments across trust frameworks, governance, and brand positioning with generative and agentic AI.

July 2025 Brand Brief – AI in EdTech: “When Governance Gaps Become Brand Risks”
Each month, we spotlight real-world challenges that software creators face when trying to align with school district expectations, data privacy laws, and public trust—because in today’s market, your AI doesn’t just need to work, it needs to pass inspection.

Caught in the Middle: How AI Is Forcing K–12 EdTech Vendors to Scramble
AI is no longer optional for K–12 EdTech vendors. Whether it’s to meet investor expectations, compete in crowded product categories, or add meaningful personalization, AI features are fast becoming table stakes.

June 2025 Brand Brief – AI in EdTech: Building Trust, Not Just Tools
This month, we look at how EdTech brands are navigating the complex trust landscape of AI in K–12. From new Department of Education guidance on shared accountability, to school district concerns about equity, reliability, and privacy, the stakes for brand clarity have never been higher. As AI tools become more common in the classroom, branding has a critical role in turning innovation into confidence—for parents, superintendents, and school boards alike.

AI use in US workplaces has doubled in two years (so has trouble)
We talk a lot about using AI as an organization and as consultants to business, education and non-profits. And we always do so from a ‘responsible’ use perspective. In reading and exploring Ai use (and abuse) just this week, there have been some incredibly important reasons why policies and playbooks (guidelines and guardrails) / AKA governance is more important than ever.
Because trouble is out there - and it has nothing to do with AI, but about human behavior.

FERPA, COPPA, and Beyond… Bridging the EdTech-Education Compliance Gap
I’ve been speaking a lot over the last month, with a focus on governance and helping organizations prepare for a future with AI.
One recent event - the AI for Good conference - underscored how much software and security measures have added significant expenses to schools’, districts’, colleges’ and universities’ budgets alike.
But are they aligned properly for maximum effect?

Hidden Dangers in Terms of Service: Why One-and-Done Reviews Are Dangerous
At a recent event - the AI Empowered EDU conference - I said some things that underscored the need for educators and software providers to better uphold and understand governance.
Teachers in the audience gasped out loud when I told them some of the stats in this article. They work so hard to protect student privacy, and hearing that some vendors shared student PII liberally blew them away.

Join our AI & Your Healthcare Webinar with Burt Rosen
Are you looking for inspiration about your health and care? Consider AI through the eyes of patient advocate Burt Rosen, who’s journey in fighting two different cancers has involved a myriad of healthcare professionals and a big partner in AI.

Building an AI-Ready Culture: Empowering Your Workforce for Ethical AI Adoption
AI adoption is not just a technological shift; it’s a cultural transformation. The organizations that will thrive in this AI-driven future are those that prepare their people as much as their platforms.

AI Compliance in 2025: Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape
As generative AI continues to reshape industries, governments around the world are racing to establish frameworks that protect citizens, ensure transparency, and manage risk. For business leaders, understanding the evolving global AI regulatory landscape is no longer optional—it’s essential.

AI + Brands: April 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
As April 2025 concludes, the intersection of artificial intelligence and brand strategy continues to evolve rapidly. This month, we've observed significant developments where AI is reshaping marketing practices, influencing brand reputations, and prompting discussions on ethical considerations. Below is a curated summary of the top 10 AI and brand-related news stories from April 2025, each accompanied by a brief description and a source link that opens in a new window.

The AI Supercycle upon us
What is the AI Supercycle we’re currently in? With estimates that 70% of workers needing to upskill to make it successfully through the Supercycle, we need to understand where we are and a little about where we’re going. The first of a series of explorations after the Foster Global AI Summit and Future Talent Forum.

AI + Brands: March 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
As March 2025 unfolds, the integration of artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize brand strategies, operations, and customer engagement. This month's developments showcase how companies are leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, personalize experiences, and navigate emerging ethical considerations.

AI + Brands: February 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
This months stories showcase how AI is revolutionizing brand strategies worldwide. From driving innovation to creating new challenges, these stories highlight the opportunities and risks brands face in the AI era.

The future of work - what’s coming by 2030
Some good stats here from the World Economic Forum about jobs in the next five years. Regardless of what we’re doing today, upskilling should be in our future.

AI + Brands: January 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
This months stories showcase how AI is revolutionizing brand strategies worldwide. From driving innovation to creating new challenges, these stories highlight the opportunities and risks brands face in the AI era.

Artificial General Intelligence: Lessons in AI on the Road to AGI
As I walked through the process of writing an article on #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #AGI, I found using two LLMs really helped to clarify my thoughts with their very different approaches. See how the sausage was made here. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity

From AI Curious to AI Fluent: Building Your Own AI Partnership
Want to build a productive AI partnership? After months of experimentation, I've compiled a practical guide for getting started with AI assistance. From choosing your first AI platform to developing effective prompts and workflows, this post covers much of what you need to know to begin your journey confidently. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity

From Assistant to Ally: My AI Partnership Journey
Want to know what it's really like working with an AI partner? After months of collaboration with Claude, I've learned it's less about futuristic automation and more about finding a reliable thinking partner. Here's how AI assistance evolved into true collaboration, and why starting with an AI assistant might be your best entry into the future of work. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity

AI + Brands: The Month’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
This months stories showcase how AI is revolutionizing brand strategies worldwide. From driving innovation to creating new challenges, these stories highlight the opportunities and risks brands face in the AI era.