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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
Latest Stories
The ‘obscene economics’ of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China 
EconomyThe ‘obscene economics’ of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China 
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
AsiaJohn Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
By Nicholas GordonApril 26, 2026
Chevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for oil industry revival
EnergyChevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for oil industry revival
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Another attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
PoliticsAnother attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
By Josh Wingrove, Myles Miller, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
PoliticsSergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson and BloombergApril 26, 2026
After the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
PoliticsAfter the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
By Calvin Woodward and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
PoliticsThe White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
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
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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
  • Daniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
    CommentaryDaniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’
    By Daniel LubetzkyAugust 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
‘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
Gen Z’s approach to work might not be that different after all
CommentaryGen Z’s approach to work might not be that different after all
By Margaret FranklinAugust 22, 2023
We built Colombia’s largest coffee company with money from individual investors. Our story shows what’s possible in a post-VC world
CommentaryWe built Colombia’s largest coffee company with money from individual investors. Our story shows what’s possible in a post-VC world
By Cole Shephard and Adam JasonAugust 22, 2023
Digital code on the background of a 100 US dollar bill.
Commentary3 keys to ensuring the U.S. maintains dollar primacy in the age of digital money
By J. Christopher Giancarlo and Daniel GorfineAugust 22, 2023
  • Fannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’
    CommentaryFannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’
    By Priscilla AlmodovarAugust 8, 2023
Long COVID. Shorter Life? New research reveals an arduous road to recovery
CommentaryLong COVID. Shorter Life? New research reveals an arduous road to recovery
By Carolyn BarberAugust 21, 2023
An employee inside the Voyager building at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California
CommentaryThe old office is going extinct. Here’s what the new normal of work looks like
By Gleb TsipurskyAugust 21, 2023
The acronym crypto really needs is DPS: Drama Per Second
CommentaryThe acronym crypto really needs is DPS: Drama Per Second
By Kathleen BreitmanAugust 19, 2023
A technician inspects a semiconductor wafer during testing in the cleanroom
CommentaryU.S. chip efforts have focused on advanced semiconductors–but low-tech legacy chips could give China an unexpected edge
By Rakesh KumarAugust 18, 2023
The CEO of the first U.S. bank to unionize in 40 years: ‘We are living proof that the employee-versus-management dynamic doesn’t need to exist’
CommentaryThe CEO of the first U.S. bank to unionize in 40 years: ‘We are living proof that the employee-versus-management dynamic doesn’t need to exist’
By Randell LeachAugust 18, 2023
  • PayPal
    CommentaryAs PayPal joins the fray, the stablecoin wars draw ever closer
    By Alex TapscottAugust 7, 2023
My two RTOs as a bank employee and yoga teacher couldn’t be more different. Here’s why
CommentaryMy two RTOs as a bank employee and yoga teacher couldn’t be more different. Here’s why
By Kara PanzerAugust 17, 2023
What history can teach us about A.I.’s Great Leap Forward
AIWhat history can teach us about A.I.’s Great Leap Forward
By Christian AutyAugust 17, 2023
To measure social impact, we could start by using the tools we already have
CommentaryTo measure social impact, we could start by using the tools we already have
By Shamina SinghAugust 16, 2023
The latest productivity mantra that we all need: ‘Achieve less’
CommentaryThe latest productivity mantra that we all need: ‘Achieve less’
By Manisha ThakorAugust 16, 2023
LinkedIn is uniquely positioned to benefit from Twitter’s meltdown–and disgruntled X users are offering Microsoft a blueprint for social media supremacy
CommentaryLinkedIn is uniquely positioned to benefit from Twitter’s meltdown–and disgruntled X users are offering Microsoft a blueprint for social media supremacy
By Vivek Wadhwa and Alex SalkeverAugust 16, 2023
Today’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence is based on neuroscience from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Imagine what A.I. could do if it incorporates the latest breakthroughs
CommentaryToday’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence is based on neuroscience from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Imagine what A.I. could do if it incorporates the latest breakthroughs
By Subutai AhmadAugust 15, 2023
Stockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite
CommentaryStockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite
By Tasnim GhiawadwalaAugust 15, 2023
The Great Reshuffle is over. Welcome to the Big Stay
CommentaryThe Great Reshuffle is over. Welcome to the Big Stay
By Linda Jingfang CaiAugust 14, 2023
I spent 30 years counseling the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. Here’s how they stay sane in an insane world
CommentaryI spent 30 years counseling the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. Here’s how they stay sane in an insane world
By Greg HardenAugust 14, 2023
A painting depicts a man standing on a cliff as he looks down on a landscape enshrouded in thick fog
CommentaryA.I., a new ‘superhuman’ and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is just the latest revival of Friedrich Nietzsche’s ‘Superman’ concept
By Rachel Shin and Nick LichtenbergAugust 13, 2023
A Ukrainian tank is seen as the Russia-Ukraine war continues
CommentaryWhat progressives get wrong when it comes to crypto
By Sheila Warren and Justin SlaughterAugust 12, 2023
America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
CommentaryAmerica turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
By Carolyn BarberAugust 11, 2023
The FIRE movement is soaring in popularity–but early retirees report feeling lost and unfulfilled
CommentaryThe FIRE movement is soaring in popularity–but early retirees report feeling lost and unfulfilled
By Winnie Jiang, Claire Harbour and Antoine TirardAugust 11, 2023
Those who solve the data dilemma will win the A.I. revolution
CommentaryThose who solve the data dilemma will win the A.I. revolution
By Jim StrattonAugust 10, 2023
U.S. health care has been in crisis since Nixon–but two economists may have found a way to radically disrupt it
CommentaryU.S. health care has been in crisis since Nixon–but two economists may have found a way to radically disrupt it
By John G. SingerAugust 10, 2023
Ripple v. SEC: Why the crypto industry may have celebrated too early
CommentaryRipple v. SEC: Why the crypto industry may have celebrated too early
By Peter Fox, Peter Scoolidge and Damien ScottAugust 10, 2023
Will generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?
CommentaryWill generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?
By Michael Chui, Kweilin Ellingrud and Asutosh PadhiAugust 9, 2023
Cash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
CommentaryCash-poor Americans are paying $25 billion in hidden ‘junk fees’ each year–but there’s a simple solution to protect them
By Rodney WilliamsAugust 9, 2023
The news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
CommentaryThe news media are not being transparent about how they intend to use A.I. as the truth becomes more elusive than ever
By Josh BrandauAugust 9, 2023
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