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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

Economy The ‘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

Asia John 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

Energy Chevron 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

Politics Another 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

Politics Sergey 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

Politics 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

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’

Politics The 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

Politics The 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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Daniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’

Commentary Daniel Lubetzky: ‘You can’t make big ESG commitments while failing at the basics of kindness’

By Daniel LubetzkyAugust 8, 2023

Commentary The crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It’s time Washington gets on board
By Nic CarterJuly 23, 2023

Fannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’

Commentary Fannie Mae CEO: ‘Housing today is a tale of two markets. We need to make it work for everyone’

By Priscilla AlmodovarAugust 8, 2023

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Commentary As PayPal joins the fray, the stablecoin wars draw ever closer

By Alex TapscottAugust 7, 2023

Bud Light’s downfall marks a seismic shift in consumer behavior–and parent company AB InBev doesn’t seem to get it

Commentary Bud Light’s downfall marks a seismic shift in consumer behavior–and parent company AB InBev doesn’t seem to get it

By Richard TorrenzanoAugust 7, 2023

Business woman turning on the thermostat at the office.

Commentary Lower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women

By Talia VarleyAugust 4, 2023

‘An invisible epidemic’: America’s workers are going hungry as food insecurity bites

Commentary ‘An invisible epidemic’: America’s workers are going hungry as food insecurity bites

By Dilip RaoAugust 4, 2023

Commentary In their rush to offer fertility benefits, employers could be unwittingly creating a new inequity for LGTBQIA+ employees
By Janet Choi and Cynthia McEwenJuly 21, 2023

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Commentary How A.I. can transform your company’s performance—and measure it better

By François Candelon, Michael Chu, Gaurav Jha, Shervin Khodabandeh, David Kiron and Michael SchrageAugust 4, 2023

Did Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why rating agencies have a knack for getting it wrong

Commentary Did Fitch ditch its credibility by playing politics? Here’s why rating agencies have a knack for getting it wrong

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianAugust 3, 2023

I’ve spent 25+ years in the semiconductor industry. Here’s why I’m confident we can take on the A.I. challenge

Commentary I’ve spent 25+ years in the semiconductor industry. Here’s why I’m confident we can take on the A.I. challenge

By Michelle Johnston HolthausAugust 3, 2023

The real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars

Commentary The real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars

By Behnam TabriziAugust 3, 2023

From tennis courts to corporate governance, here’s how far diversity, equity, and inclusion have come

Commentary From tennis courts to corporate governance, here’s how far diversity, equity, and inclusion have come

By Billie Jean King and Aniela UnguresanAugust 3, 2023

Commentary Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad
By Gene BaurJuly 21, 2023

Of pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’

Commentary Of pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’

By Cynthia Hanawalt and Denise HearnAugust 2, 2023

I’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible

Commentary I’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible

By Rick FoxAugust 2, 2023

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Commentary In the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling, the investor case for diversity has never been stronger

By Ashley Marchand Orme and Tolu LawrenceAugust 1, 2023

An office building in Los Angeles is being converted to residential use

Commentary We’re now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it’s worse than we thought

By Gleb TsipurskyAugust 1, 2023

The FirstEnergy scandal shows everything that could go wrong with companies’ political spending in 2024

Commentary The FirstEnergy scandal shows everything that could go wrong with companies’ political spending in 2024

By Allison Herren Lee and Bruce FreedJuly 31, 2023

Biden’s victory lap is good politics. Cheering is bad economics

Commentary Biden’s victory lap is good politics. Cheering is bad economics

By Alvaro Vargas LlosaJuly 31, 2023

A China vs. U.S. chess set

Commentary What’s at the center of the U.S.-China power struggle? Crypto

By Adam ZarazinskiJuly 29, 2023

Bidenomics’ critics are being proven wrong. Happy days are here again

Commentary Bidenomics’ critics are being proven wrong. Happy days are here again

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 28, 2023

There’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck

Commentary There’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck

By Stephanie CookeJuly 28, 2023

A broken U.S. immigration system is helping foreign countries woo California’s tech founders. The Golden State’s new global talent program could reverse the trend

Commentary A broken U.S. immigration system is helping foreign countries woo California’s tech founders. The Golden State’s new global talent program could reverse the trend

By Vivek Wadhwa and Alex SalkeverJuly 28, 2023

Only a third of post-pandemic business travelers are happy to be back on the road. Here’s why traveling for work is making us feel stressed, exhausted, and homesick

Commentary Only a third of post-pandemic business travelers are happy to be back on the road. Here’s why traveling for work is making us feel stressed, exhausted, and homesick

By Frank HarrisonJuly 27, 2023

Flexible work’s critics are using the same arguments that were used against disabled ramps and closed captioning. Equity of access should never be optional

Commentary Flexible work’s critics are using the same arguments that were used against disabled ramps and closed captioning. Equity of access should never be optional

By Hari SrinivasanJuly 27, 2023

Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’

Commentary Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’

By Melanie Nakagawa and Kate BrandtJuly 26, 2023

Vivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’

Commentary Vivek Wadhwa: ‘By working together, the U.S. and India can defeat cancer within 20 years’

By Vivek WadhwaJuly 26, 2023

It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter

Commentary It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter

By Michael SonnenfeldtJuly 26, 2023

Russia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue

Commentary Russia is weaponizing global food security in its war—but agribusiness is promising to come to Ukraine’s rescue

By Olivier GuittaJuly 25, 2023

Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables

Commentary Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 24, 2023

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Commentary The war on DEI is the beginning of a coordinated attack on the Civil Rights Act of 1964

By Alphonso DavidJuly 24, 2023

Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system

Commentary Uninsured depositors remain a ticking time bomb for the U.S. banking system

By Lawrence J. WhiteJuly 24, 2023

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