Issue 03. The Future(s) Times: Adapting to a Shifting Global Workforce and Economy
Week Three = Year 2026-2027
It’s Week Three in the game. The Scenario Year is 2026-2027.
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⭐ Breaking News
Sidney Johnson, CEO of ChattyMates, proposes a social dividend funded by corporate taxes on automation and AI to address job displacement caused by technological progress and ensure fair distribution of wealth in an op-ed.
Smarter Social has implemented a new three-day work week policy for its employees as part of the UK government's initiative to test the feasibility of a shorter work week for companies that use AI technologies. The company's investment in AI-powered technologies has made the new policy possible, following a successful launch with a four-day work week in 2023.
💫 Developing News
A chemistry class at Einstein-Gauss Gymnasium in Berlin has upgraded its AI-powered program in 2026 to facilitate student discussions and provide real-time feedback to the classroom. However, concerns remain about over-reliance on technology, data privacy and security, and potential exacerbation of existing inequalities in education.
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📢 Community Discussions
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Please note: All speculative scenarios were written using research-based sources. Articles and supporting visual materials were created with the help of AI tools.