Joe McKendrick is an author, independent researcher and speaker exploring innovation, information technology trends and markets.
He covers the impact of AI on jobs, including "Generative AI As A Killer Of Creative Jobs? Hold That Thought."
He has also served as co-chair of the
How Technical? The Debate About AI’s Future Jobs
Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are seen as the hot new role with a strong future in an AI world.
AI Startups Really Do Run Leaner, Here’s The Data
There has been an increase in the number of enterprise launches accomplished in a leaner-and-meaner fashion.
With AI, ‘Soft Skills’ Matter More Than People Realize
PwC survey finds the more AI is deployed, the more distinctly human expertise is valued.
Digging Out From The AI Money Pit
Trillions going into AI, but are trillions being gained? Bain survey raises questions about AI returns
Managers Didn’t Get The Memo About Return To Office Mandates
Work from home or hybrid is still in play for the information class, and new data out of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics makes it abundantly clear that this is the case for most managers.
Unsettling Relationships Developing Between Workers And AI Coworkers
Experts emphasize that AI is fundamentally different from human coworkers, requiring clear protocols and shifting human roles from operating to instructing, prioritizing judgment.
How To Think Outside The Box With AI Agents
Box CEO Aaron Levie urges companies to view AI as a "technology for abundance," offering unlimited capacity for data analysis and insights, rather than just productivity hacks.
A Few Good Agents: Why Less May Be More In The AI World
A great consolidation may be on the horizon, as it may be far more effective and less costly to add new skillsets into existing agents rather than attempting to deploy fleets of narrow-task agents to accomplish workflows.
What Can Hackers Do With Your Phone Number? What To Know
Your phone number can be used for more than calls and texts. Learn what hackers can do with it, common scams to watch for, and how to stay protected.
Data Centers In Space? Coming Soon, But With Down-To-Earth Hurdles
A new analysis out of JLL says getting data centers into orbit is easier than ever, but significant obstacles remain.









