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AI is frying our brains — here’s what leaders need to do about It

New research confirms AI isn’t reducing cognitive load — it’s multiplying it. Neuroscience explains what’s causing “brain drain” and offers organizations ways to reverse it.

By David Rock and Chris WellerApril 26, 2026
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The Declaration of Independence was America’s first founding bet. Business leaders must build on it
By Keith KrachApril 26, 2026
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Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability
By Andrea PetroneApril 25, 2026
Gen Alpha can’t write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It’s time for a ‘Digital Harm Tax’
Gen Alpha can’t write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It’s time for a ‘Digital Harm Tax’
By Larz MayApril 24, 2026
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I lost my job to AI. Here’s why mass layoffs won’t transform your company
By Mark QuinnApril 25, 2026
Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame
Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame
By Julius Cesar TrajanoApril 24, 2026
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The suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
PoliticsThe suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: ‘It won’t matter’
Future of WorkElon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: ‘It won’t matter’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 26, 2026
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InvestingBaby boomers have now ‘gobbled up’ nearly one-third of America’s wealth share, and they’re leaving Gen Z and millennials behind
By Sasha RogelbergApril 26, 2026
The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
PoliticsThe presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
Suspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
LawSuspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
By Myles Miller and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
PoliticsIran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
BankingSen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
By The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Here’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
PoliticsHere’s how the ‘multi-layered protection’ at the White House correspondents’ dinner worked and how the hotel added security after Reagan was shot
By Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
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America leads the world in AI–but we could fall behind on AI regulation by the end of 2023
AIAmerica leads the world in AI–but we could fall behind on AI regulation by the end of 2023
By Victoria EspinelSeptember 11, 2023
  • We gave 2 groups of American voters opposite scenarios for the U.S. economy and asked them about the culture wars. No one cared about ‘wokeness’ in case of a recession
    CommentaryWe gave 2 groups of American voters opposite scenarios for the U.S. economy and asked them about the culture wars. No one cared about ‘wokeness’ in case of a recession
    By Clifford A. Young and Justin GestAugust 24, 2023
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CommentaryHow socially conscious businesses can strengthen America’s schools
By Tom DavidsonSeptember 11, 2023
Supporting democracy is not a partisan issue–it’s what all Americans expect of business ahead of the 2024 election
CommentarySupporting democracy is not a partisan issue–it’s what all Americans expect of business ahead of the 2024 election
By Daniella Ballou-Aares, Rhett Buttle and Samantha TweedySeptember 11, 2023
The FDIC’s 2023 Risk Review shows the surprising resilience of community banks despite inflation and shifting interest rates
CommentaryThe FDIC’s 2023 Risk Review shows the surprising resilience of community banks despite inflation and shifting interest rates
By Christos MakridisSeptember 11, 2023
Bitcoin on Wall Street
CommentaryCrypto keeps winning in court—but Wall Street may claim the spoils of victory
By Damien ScottSeptember 9, 2023
We studied 1,300 Airmen for 4 months to know what makes them mission-ready. Here’s what we found–and how you can use it to achieve success
CommentaryWe studied 1,300 Airmen for 4 months to know what makes them mission-ready. Here’s what we found–and how you can use it to achieve success
By Michael Litano, Gabriella Kellerman, Prakriti Singh and Derek HutchinsonSeptember 8, 2023
  • Our old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
    CommentaryOur old fridges and air conditioners are still emitting super pollutants–and their climate impact is equal to the emissions of the entire country of Switzerland
    By Megesh TiwariAugust 23, 2023
Leaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
CommentaryLeaders gathered at the G20 summit in India will struggle to reach a consensus as politics and war trump climate change and economics
By Michael FromanSeptember 8, 2023
The authors of Section 230: ‘The Supreme Court has provided much-needed certainty about the landmark internet law–but AI is uncharted territory’
CommentaryThe authors of Section 230: ‘The Supreme Court has provided much-needed certainty about the landmark internet law–but AI is uncharted territory’
By Ron Wyden and Christopher CoxSeptember 7, 2023
From America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
CommentaryFrom America’s IRA to China’s eco-civilization, a new global consensus is emerging. Globalization and growth are out, redesigning society is in
By Chandran NairSeptember 7, 2023
ESG is under attack–but Gen Zers and millennials are still looking for purpose and a paycheck
CommentaryESG is under attack–but Gen Zers and millennials are still looking for purpose and a paycheck
By Bill NovelliSeptember 6, 2023
I coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
CommentaryI coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
By Larry IrvingSeptember 6, 2023
  • ‘It’s hell’: How divorce laws are designed to create unnecessary financial hardship for women
    Commentary‘It’s hell’: How divorce laws are designed to create unnecessary financial hardship for women
    By Rebecca Feinglos and Sophia LaurenziAugust 23, 2023
Inflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman: ‘Ban the use of AI in elections–right now’
CommentaryInflection AI co-founder Mustafa Suleyman: ‘Ban the use of AI in elections–right now’
By Mustafa SuleymanSeptember 5, 2023
Amazon’s Andy Jassy shouldn’t make return-to-office decisions in an echo chamber of CEOs driven by feelings
CommentaryAmazon’s Andy Jassy shouldn’t make return-to-office decisions in an echo chamber of CEOs driven by feelings
By Gleb TsipurskySeptember 5, 2023
It’s not the first time that technology has upended Hollywood’s business model–but the WGA-SAG strikes could be the last chance for artists to get justice
CommentaryIt’s not the first time that technology has upended Hollywood’s business model–but the WGA-SAG strikes could be the last chance for artists to get justice
By Stephen R. Greenwald and Paula LandrySeptember 4, 2023
Why flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators
CommentaryWhy flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators
By Steve Dickson and Randy BabbittSeptember 4, 2023
Autism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change to safeguard tomorrow’s workforce
CommentaryAutism diagnoses are on the rise. School policy must change to safeguard tomorrow’s workforce
By Alexander LopezSeptember 1, 2023
Silicon Valley’s elites can’t be trusted with the future of AI. We must break their dominance–and dangerous god complex
CommentarySilicon Valley’s elites can’t be trusted with the future of AI. We must break their dominance–and dangerous god complex
By Vivek Wadhwa and Vinita GuptaSeptember 1, 2023
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CommentaryHow employees feel about their jobs can make or break a company’s A.I. transformation. Here’s how leaders should handle it
By François Candelon, Lisa Krayer and Saravanan RajendranSeptember 1, 2023
Smoke and mirrors: I’ve been debating Vivek Ramaswamy for 2 years. Here’s how I got past his diversionary tactics
CommentarySmoke and mirrors: I’ve been debating Vivek Ramaswamy for 2 years. Here’s how I got past his diversionary tactics
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldAugust 31, 2023
Legendary retail CEO Hubert Joly’s playbook for navigating the culture wars
CommentaryLegendary retail CEO Hubert Joly’s playbook for navigating the culture wars
By Hubert JolyAugust 31, 2023
Sitting on a chair in the living room, the new mom watches as her baby boy breastfeeds.
CommentaryA policy that supports America’s breastfeeding moms came into effect 11 years ago. It’s still not applied
By Andrea IppolitoAugust 30, 2023
Inside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible
CommentaryInside designing a moon-orbiting outpost: Here’s what it takes to make lunar living possible
By Massimo CompariniAugust 30, 2023
How one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)
CommentaryHow one company found the secret to RTO success: Love (and unforced hybrid work)
By Louise PeddellAugust 29, 2023
The A.I. revolution will also be a gender revolution as disruption revaluates women’s skills
CommentaryThe A.I. revolution will also be a gender revolution as disruption revaluates women’s skills
By Grace LordanAugust 29, 2023
Gig workers rally at San Francisco courthouse against Proposition 22 amid appeal in 2022
CommentaryHow an only-in-California law could allow one Uber driver to singlehandedly upend the gig economy
By David Astoria and Seth FinbergAugust 28, 2023
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CommentaryTrump is gearing up for the Second Trade War. Congress tried something similar in the 1930s–and it didn’t end well
By Alan WolffAugust 28, 2023
Hollywood shouldn’t entirely dismiss A.I.–it’s already delivering a new era of movie magic
CommentaryHollywood shouldn’t entirely dismiss A.I.–it’s already delivering a new era of movie magic
By Howard WrightAugust 25, 2023
Women in tech can get out of the mid-career limbo by being themselves–and using this one superpower to get ahead
CommentaryWomen in tech can get out of the mid-career limbo by being themselves–and using this one superpower to get ahead
By Samantha DewaltAugust 25, 2023
USA Water Polo CEO: ‘Blending sports with education is the secret to America’s economic success’
CommentaryUSA Water Polo CEO: ‘Blending sports with education is the secret to America’s economic success’
By Christopher RamseyAugust 24, 2023
America’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology. Gen Zers and boomers share the same techno-optimism–and nostalgia
CommentaryAmerica’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology. Gen Zers and boomers share the same techno-optimism–and nostalgia
By Will Johnson and Clay RoutledgeAugust 24, 2023
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