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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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IBM CEO: ‘Today’s workforce should prepare to work hand in hand with A.I.’
CommentaryIBM CEO: ‘Today’s workforce should prepare to work hand in hand with A.I.’
By Arvind KrishnaApril 20, 2023
  • The average NFL owner is 75–and not rich enough to hang onto their team
    CommentaryThe average NFL owner is 75–and not rich enough to hang onto their team
    By Mark PatricofMarch 31, 2023
Giving diversity a true seat at the boardroom table
CommentaryGiving diversity a true seat at the boardroom table
By Debra McCormackApril 19, 2023
Credit scoring is pseudoscience–and it perpetuates the consequences of slavery and segregation
CommentaryCredit scoring is pseudoscience–and it perpetuates the consequences of slavery and segregation
By Bernice A. King and Ashley BellApril 19, 2023
Johnson Controls CEO: ‘Humanity has 7 years to cut global emissions by half–but we can decarbonize buildings ahead of schedule’
CommentaryJohnson Controls CEO: ‘Humanity has 7 years to cut global emissions by half–but we can decarbonize buildings ahead of schedule’
By George OliverApril 19, 2023
Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, speaks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington,on March 29, 2023.
CommentaryAnti-crypto regulators are blocking the pathway to a digital American dream
By Li JinApril 18, 2023
I’m a CEO in the booming EV space–and the son of a union electrician. Here’s why I give stock options to the army of workers who install charging stations across America
CommentaryI’m a CEO in the booming EV space–and the son of a union electrician. Here’s why I give stock options to the army of workers who install charging stations across America
By Andrew FoxApril 18, 2023
  • I am a Black woman who owns a bank–but my achievements wouldn’t be possible without my great-grandmother. Meet Ma Honey, the self-made entrepreneur from the segregated South
    CommentaryI am a Black woman who owns a bank–but my achievements wouldn’t be possible without my great-grandmother. Meet Ma Honey, the self-made entrepreneur from the segregated South
    By Teri WilliamsMarch 31, 2023
Are return-to-office mandates working? Most companies don’t know how to measure it
CommentaryAre return-to-office mandates working? Most companies don’t know how to measure it
By Gleb TsipurskyApril 18, 2023
To understand why America’s lead in tech and innovation is eroding, look at China’s investment in women inventors
CommentaryTo understand why America’s lead in tech and innovation is eroding, look at China’s investment in women inventors
By Holly FechnerApril 18, 2023
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has charted a path back to profitability–but ongoing supply chain issues seem plane crazy
CommentaryBoeing CEO Dave Calhoun has charted a path back to profitability–but ongoing supply chain issues seem plane crazy
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 17, 2023
Ivy League schools are not above compensating their student-athletes fairly. A new lawsuit could end that special status
CommentaryIvy League schools are not above compensating their student-athletes fairly. A new lawsuit could end that special status
By Aron SolomonApril 14, 2023
America can’t ignore its own strengths as it competes with China for global tech leadership
CommentaryAmerica can’t ignore its own strengths as it competes with China for global tech leadership
By Gary ShapiroApril 14, 2023
  • Community bank CEO: ‘Congress must raise the bank deposit insurance limit to $10 million’
    CommentaryCommunity bank CEO: ‘Congress must raise the bank deposit insurance limit to $10 million’
    By Randell LeachMarch 31, 2023
Bank bosses are hiding $600 billion in unrealized losses to keep their mega bonuses. Here’s why portfolio securities should be marked to market
CommentaryBank bosses are hiding $600 billion in unrealized losses to keep their mega bonuses. Here’s why portfolio securities should be marked to market
By Robert Litan, Martin Lowy and Lawrence J. WhiteApril 14, 2023
America’s ‘disease burden’ is getting heavier by the day–and it’s unevenly distributed across states
CommentaryAmerica’s ‘disease burden’ is getting heavier by the day–and it’s unevenly distributed across states
By Pooja Kumar and Ramya ParthasarathyApril 13, 2023
Farewell Oz Nelson, the visionary Republican who reinvented UPS and wasn’t afraid of being called ‘woke’
CommentaryFarewell Oz Nelson, the visionary Republican who reinvented UPS and wasn’t afraid of being called ‘woke’
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldApril 13, 2023
15 million Americans are about to be thrown off Medicaid rolls–and fall victim to extortionate hospital pricing
Commentary15 million Americans are about to be thrown off Medicaid rolls–and fall victim to extortionate hospital pricing
By Cynthia A. FisherApril 12, 2023
A zombie apocalypse isn’t likely–but a fungal outbreak is
CommentaryA zombie apocalypse isn’t likely–but a fungal outbreak is
By David AnguloApril 11, 2023
Artificial intelligence could make a difference for young readers around the world–or make literacy even less equitable
CommentaryArtificial intelligence could make a difference for young readers around the world–or make literacy even less equitable
By David RisherApril 11, 2023
Old-fashioned management is failing to reverse the productivity slump. It’s time to ‘grownupify’ work
CommentaryOld-fashioned management is failing to reverse the productivity slump. It’s time to ‘grownupify’ work
By Amy Leschke-KahleApril 10, 2023
We represent half of the global fashion industry–and they want to stop polluting the planet. But no industry can police itself
CommentaryWe represent half of the global fashion industry–and they want to stop polluting the planet. But no industry can police itself
By Andrew MartinApril 7, 2023
UNICEF: ‘Working with corporations is helping us make real progress toward sustainable development goals. Here’s how’
CommentaryUNICEF: ‘Working with corporations is helping us make real progress toward sustainable development goals. Here’s how’
By Carla Haddad MardiniApril 7, 2023
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CommentaryWhat’s missing from your company’s A.I. transformation is a transformer
By François Candelon, Remi Lanne and Clément DumasApril 7, 2023
I worked on Google’s layoffs during the Great Financial Crisis. Here’s what feels different about Big Tech redundancies in the new era of ‘loud firing’
CommentaryI worked on Google’s layoffs during the Great Financial Crisis. Here’s what feels different about Big Tech redundancies in the new era of ‘loud firing’
By Dan HynesApril 6, 2023
Americans are over the endless anxiety loop. Only the rich, remote workers, and Gen Zers really care about the banking crisis, according to The Harris Poll
CommentaryAmericans are over the endless anxiety loop. Only the rich, remote workers, and Gen Zers really care about the banking crisis, according to The Harris Poll
By Will JohnsonApril 6, 2023
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CommentaryEthereum, Arbitrum, and why L2 solutions are such a mess
By Kathleen BreitmanApril 5, 2023
ADL: ‘Antisemitism is on the rise across America–and it’s creeping into the workplace’
CommentaryADL: ‘Antisemitism is on the rise across America–and it’s creeping into the workplace’
By Jonathan A. Greenblatt and Clara HessApril 5, 2023
America only had a handful of billionaires 40 years ago. We’re now creating ‘centibillionaires’–and unless we tax them, trillionaires
CommentaryAmerica only had a handful of billionaires 40 years ago. We’re now creating ‘centibillionaires’–and unless we tax them, trillionaires
By Bob LordApril 5, 2023
Climate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on
CommentaryClimate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on
By Carolyn BarberApril 4, 2023
The banking crisis has a silver lining. Businesses might actually start protecting their cash
CommentaryThe banking crisis has a silver lining. Businesses might actually start protecting their cash
By Matheus RiolfiApril 4, 2023
Former FTC chair urges agency not to tarnish a bipartisan legacy from Reagan to Obama: ‘We can’t ignore the last 40 years of antitrust based on protecting consumers’
CommentaryFormer FTC chair urges agency not to tarnish a bipartisan legacy from Reagan to Obama: ‘We can’t ignore the last 40 years of antitrust based on protecting consumers’
By Timothy J. MurisApril 3, 2023
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CommentaryEnergy analysts have been making gaseous calls since Russia invaded Ukraine. It’s time to clear away the smoke of economic groupthink
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianApril 3, 2023
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