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For 250 years, America didn’t just invent the future—it built it. That connection is breaking. Here’s how to restore it

As Fortune marks 250 years of American innovation, McKinsey leaders argue the country faces its most consequential reinvention test yet.

By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026
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I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out
By Zach LloydMay 13, 2026
frazier
Your grandma should be using AI. really
By Kevin FrazierMay 13, 2026
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SAP CEO: the AI race is being fought in the wrong place 
By Christian KleinMay 12, 2026
jeff
Imposter syndrome used to be a lie. AI made it true
By Jeffrey Sanchez-BurksMay 13, 2026
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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook 
By Nick LichtenbergMay 12, 2026
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Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia's minister of investment.
CommentaryIndonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund—at nearly $1 trillion—heralds an economic powerhouse taking full control of its resources
By Rosan RoeslaniMarch 11, 2025
  • The legacy media is dead. Long live the legacy media
    CommentaryThe legacy media is dead. Long live the legacy media
    By Evan LeatherwoodFebruary 27, 2025
‘Corporate social responsibility’ is a flawed concept. What we really need is ‘corporate accountability’
Commentary‘Corporate social responsibility’ is a flawed concept. What we really need is ‘corporate accountability’
By Jane HoffmanMarch 10, 2025
My son’s rare disease diagnosis spurred me to ditch Big Pharma for a biotech startup
CommentaryMy son’s rare disease diagnosis spurred me to ditch Big Pharma for a biotech startup
By Michelle WernerMarch 10, 2025
The California crisis in homeowners insurance has only one real solution
CommentaryThe California crisis in homeowners insurance has only one real solution
By Josh Hoffman and Kevin KatariMarch 10, 2025
AI innovation isn’t a climate threat, it’s our best hope
CommentaryAI innovation isn’t a climate threat, it’s our best hope
By Cully CavnessMarch 10, 2025
Don’t let deregulation fool you: Just because a compliance requirement disappears, it doesn’t mean the underlying risk does
CommentaryDon’t let deregulation fool you: Just because a compliance requirement disappears, it doesn’t mean the underlying risk does
By Richard ChambersMarch 10, 2025
  • Jamie Dimon’s RTO mandate won’t fix his remote-work rant’s key complaints. Here’s what will
    CommentaryJamie Dimon’s RTO mandate won’t fix his remote-work rant’s key complaints. Here’s what will
    By Keith FerrazziFebruary 27, 2025
Don’t call me a founder—I’m a female founder
CommentaryDon’t call me a founder—I’m a female founder
By Hannah CranstonMarch 8, 2025
Government agencies are clueless about branding. The DOGE turmoil shows why they’ve needed marketing campaigns all along
CommentaryGovernment agencies are clueless about branding. The DOGE turmoil shows why they’ve needed marketing campaigns all along
By Adam HanftMarch 7, 2025
The internet revolution transformed real estate and made Amazon a property powerhouse. AI will shake things up even more
CommentaryThe internet revolution transformed real estate and made Amazon a property powerhouse. AI will shake things up even more
By Brendan WallaceMarch 7, 2025
How many jobs will AI eliminate? Nobody really knows, and here’s why
CommentaryHow many jobs will AI eliminate? Nobody really knows, and here’s why
By François Candelon, David Zuluaga Martínez and Etienne CavinMarch 7, 2025
When regulations hinder entrepreneurship, we all lose out. AI can help regulators do their job better—and get out of the way
CommentaryWhen regulations hinder entrepreneurship, we all lose out. AI can help regulators do their job better—and get out of the way
By John Nay and Troy A. ParedesMarch 6, 2025
  • How the Trump admin transformed the U.S. into the financial Wild West in a matter of weeks
    CommentaryHow the Trump admin transformed the U.S. into the financial Wild West in a matter of weeks
    By Marit RødevandFebruary 27, 2025
Is Saudi Arabia the next China or India? See for yourself
CommentaryIs Saudi Arabia the next China or India? See for yourself
By Angela Chitkara and Curtis S. ChinMarch 6, 2025
Warren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something
CommentaryWarren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something
By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannMarch 5, 2025
Want a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress
CommentaryWant a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress
By Clay RoutledgeMarch 5, 2025
How Trump and Musk defanging the SEC puts your financial future at risk
CommentaryHow Trump and Musk defanging the SEC puts your financial future at risk
By Alexandra ThorntonMarch 4, 2025
Stop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer
CommentaryStop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer
By Jim Nussle and Juan Fernández CeballosMarch 4, 2025
Selling citizenship: Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa plan echoes Europe’s shadiest schemes
CommentarySelling citizenship: Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa plan echoes Europe’s shadiest schemes
By Maíra Martini and Gary KalmanMarch 4, 2025
Crypto firms offer no easy way to pass on your Bitcoin—it’s time for that to change
The CoinsCrypto firms offer no easy way to pass on your Bitcoin—it’s time for that to change
By Jason KarshMarch 4, 2025
Crypto czar David Sacks speaks to President Donald Trump in the White House in January.
CommentaryTrump’s crypto reserve is being panned by crypto leaders. Here’s why it’s actually a good idea
By Christos MakridisMarch 4, 2025
Gen Z doesn’t lack a work ethic. They’re just uninspired by today’s workplace
CommentaryGen Z doesn’t lack a work ethic. They’re just uninspired by today’s workplace
By Paul WalkerMarch 4, 2025
The cost of strength: Why trust is America’s greatest asset
CommentaryThe cost of strength: Why trust is America’s greatest asset
By Alan FleischmannMarch 4, 2025
Interest in GLP-1 medications like Ozempic will continue to grow given the multiple health conditions they can improve.
CommentaryThe crisis over GLP-1 out-of-pocket costs deepens—it’s time for health-care leaders to step up
By Wendy BarnesMarch 4, 2025
Billionaires need to launch moonshots in the heartland, not just outer space
CommentaryBillionaires need to launch moonshots in the heartland, not just outer space
By Nicholas LallaMarch 4, 2025
The Trump-Zelensky spectacle went beyond geopolitical drama. Our world is changing
CommentaryThe Trump-Zelensky spectacle went beyond geopolitical drama. Our world is changing
By Vivek WadhwaMarch 3, 2025
You’re gonna need a bigger chainsaw to reduce government debt
CommentaryYou’re gonna need a bigger chainsaw to reduce government debt
By Brian HamiltonFebruary 28, 2025
Intel is back—stop talking about breaking it up: Craig Barrett
CommentaryIntel is back—stop talking about breaking it up: Craig Barrett
By Craig BarrettFebruary 28, 2025
The ‘climate establishment’ is getting nowhere—and should learn from conservative media
CommentaryThe ‘climate establishment’ is getting nowhere—and should learn from conservative media
By Colin PolskyFebruary 28, 2025
Engage Gen Z today, lead the market tomorrow
Partner CommentaryEngage Gen Z today, lead the market tomorrow
By Ellen PattersonFebruary 28, 2025
Asia will lead the way on carbon pricing. Companies need to be prepared
CommentaryAsia will lead the way on carbon pricing. Companies need to be prepared
By Patrick WinterFebruary 27, 2025
The DOGE-fueled firing of AI experts at the FDA endangers lives and worsens the hospital crisis
CommentaryThe DOGE-fueled firing of AI experts at the FDA endangers lives and worsens the hospital crisis
By Siva SomayajulaFebruary 27, 2025
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