Linchi Kwok, Ph.D.

People can now seek a religious exemption from using AI at work. How might cases like this affect employers' AI adoption strategies and workplace policies?

https://ow.ly/laQL50ZbmQX

You Can Now Get a Religious Exemption From Using AI at Work A 34-year-old software engineer was granted a religious exemption from using AI at her job at an entertainment company.

Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine don't just affect energy markets. How have these conflicts affected your daily life? What concerns you most: food prices, energy costs, travel disruptions, or something else?

https://ow.ly/JFFX50Zbms5

World’s Food Supply Imperiled by Iran War, Fertilizer Manufacturer Fertiglobe Chief Says Failure to get fertilizer supplies moving through the Persian Gulf risks worsening food shortages and triggering higher grain prices that could take time to come down.

How do you envision the future of work with AI? Are these economists' predictions on the right track, or are we underestimating how much work and organizations will change?

https://ow.ly/tVYG50ZbjRg

Economists Weigh In on the Future of Work and AI How 16 top economists think AI will change the job market, and how to prepare.

McDonald's is testing new AI-powered restaurant technology and other operational upgrades.

If you could change one thing at McDonald's, what would it be - service speed, menu innovation, technology, food quality, sustainability, or something else?

https://ow.ly/nKHe50Z8u6K

McDonald’s next evolution includes menu, service and technology upgrades The fast-food giant unveiled the next version of its business strategy, called McDonald’s Next, that will aim to make its restaurants a

What lessons can businesses learn from Starbucks' PR and marketing misstep in South Korea?

In an era of instant social media backlash, how can brands better anticipate cultural, historical, and political sensitivities before launching campaigns?

https://ow.ly/HEmg50Z8mUn

How a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm

Yes, AI is affecting hospitality jobs too. But hospitality remains an industry built on human connections, experiences, and service - and it continues to grow.

What aspects of hospitality attract you most? What makes this industry uniquely resilient in the age of AI?

https://ow.ly/lya350Z8mTw

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

Perception matters. Chicken has long been viewed as an affordable menu item, but that may be changing.

How much more are consumers willing to pay for premium chicken dishes compared with other meats? And can restaurants successfully reposition chicken as a higher-end dining experience?

https://ow.ly/jxwR50Z8mSG

Wait, Why Are Restaurants Now Charging $40 for Chicken? The cost of the beloved yardbird has shot up on menus across the U.S. It’s driving Americans nuts.

Which hotel segments will be affected most by rising wages? Economy, midscale, luxury, or extended stay?

On the flip side, could six-figure hospitality jobs make the industry more attractive as a career - or make travel an even greater luxury for consumers?

https://ow.ly/70Zu50Z7RTh

NYC Hotel Workers Are Getting a Hefty Pay Raise—and Guests Are Footing the Bill A new union contract is expected to lead to an increase in what are already the country’s highest nonresort room rates.

Summer is here! What advice would you give for a great dining experience? Here are some suggestions from restaurant critics - and I'd love to hear yours as well.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/04/always-have-starter-be-wary-specials-restaurant-critics-14-ways-order-perfect-meal

Always have a starter – and be wary of specials: restaurant critics on 14 ways to order the perfect meal Restaurant dining is a terrific and expensive treat, so how can you be sure to get the best from every menu? Experts give their advice, from looking for the strangest dish to going easy on the booze

https://ow.ly/rpVe50Z7M63 How much would you trust an AI agent to book a hotel room on your behalf? As AI agents become more involved in travel decisions, is there a greater need for transparency about how recommendations and bookings are made?

Check out the diverse yet complementary views from different angles in this panel discussion Net .