Cornerstone Investment Management

Generative AI Forces Rethink of SCORM in E‑Learning

The article explains why SCORM, a two-decades-old e‑learning packaging and tracking standard, remains dominant in corporate learning despite technical limitations, and argues that generative AI is the force that will finally erode its centrality. SCORM (1.2 in 2001; 2004 later) persists because authoring tools, LMS vendors, procurement rules, and compliance processes form a strong enterprise network effect. However, SCORM's data model cannot natively represent AI-driven adaptive learning paths, conversational tutors, continuous assessment streams, or runtime-generated content/versioning. The author predicts a layered transition: LTI launches AI-powered external tools, those tools emit rich xAPI statements to Learning Record Stores, and SCORM remains as a legacy shipping container sending minimal pass/fail signals. Practical advice for builders includes keeping SCORM for compatibility, investing in xAPI plumbing, and designing content models for templates, prompts and runtime generation.

AI & Hybrid Skills Dominate 2026 Job Market

A Cornerstone study cited by OnlineMarketing.de finds a major shift in global job-skill demand for 2026. Tech and AI/ML competencies have surged, with AI-related skills up 245% in three years, making KI knowledge a baseline qualification across roles. Traditional, easily automatable tasks decline (data maintenance down 75%, simple bookkeeping down 65%, legal research down 28%), signaling a move toward hybrid profiles that combine technical prowess with human strengths. Beyond AI, cybersecurity skills rise 31%, green technologies 156%, sustainable management 180%, and renewable energy systems 165%. Soft skills also rebound, led by emotional intelligence (+95%), creative thinking (+18%), and resilience/flexibility (+42%). In the tech sector, AI Engineers (+245%), Security Specialists (+95%), and Cloud Architects (+85%) grow, while Junior Developers (-45%), QA Testers (-70%), and basic IT Support (-55%) decline. The study emphasizes upskilling and continuous learning as essential for long-term competitiveness across industries.

Why AI governance is a survival issue for firms

A German online article argues that AI governance and ethics are becoming essential for corporate resilience as AI becomes integral to daily work. It cites Cornerstone and AI Workforce Consortium's Report ICT in Motion, noting that 78% of IT roles already require AI competencies and that demand for governance and ethical oversight is rising. The piece highlights surging growth in AI-related roles—governance (+150%), ethics (+125%), security (+298%), foundation models adaptation (+267%), and multi-agent systems (+245%)—alongside a shortage of experts in generative AI, LLMs, and AI safety. It warns of risks from biased algorithms and security gaps, especially in the regulated DACH region where AI Act rules fully apply from August 2, 2026. The article points to regional talent hot spots (Silicon Valley up 156%, plus London, Toronto, Manchester, Lyon) and stresses combining technical AI skills with human competencies to establish governance structures and AI ethics roles.