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A great retail brand has always relied on a mix of product, price, experience and storytelling. But if AI agents start playing a bigger role in how consumers search, compare and buy, retailers may need to rethink more than just their marketing.

If you read or heard anything about Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang today, you probably saw the quote that’s now everywhere in the talent world: “You’re not going to lose your job to AI—but you’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.”

In 2026, the talent gap in tech has shifted from “who can code” to “AI‑Plus” Engineers—professionals who combine traditional software engineering with AI integration, MLOps, and domain‑specific expertise.

“Women in AI” is front‑and‑centre on LinkedIn and at AI meet‑ups, with hashtags like #WomeninAI and #WomeninGenAI. Australia now has Women in AI Australia, APAC‑wide Women + AI hubs, and a growing list of “women‑to‑watch” in AI leadership, product, and investment.

Leaders keep saying they want to “redesign work for AI”, but inside most organisations the reality is still pretty messy.

AI roles are having a moment. If you scroll LinkedIn right now, it feels like every second post is a new title: AI Engineer, LLM Engineer, Director of AI, AI Strategist. Underneath the noise, there's a real shift happening in how teams think about capability, not just headcount.​