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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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DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Politics DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom

By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026

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

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Persistent health disparities are proof that DEI programs remain necessary–even as the term becomes a political football

Commentary Persistent health disparities are proof that DEI programs remain necessary–even as the term becomes a political football

By Jay S. FeldsteinJune 19, 2023

Commentary The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
By Mike Shannon and Will FeltusJune 6, 2023

EY CEO: ‘Entrepreneurs are already unlocking generative A.I.’s value–and making a world of difference’

Commentary EY CEO: ‘Entrepreneurs are already unlocking generative A.I.’s value–and making a world of difference’

By Carmine Di SibioJune 19, 2023

I built a career in finance out of driving growth for diverse businesses. Here’s what I’ve learned

Commentary I built a career in finance out of driving growth for diverse businesses. Here’s what I’ve learned

By Fred RoyallJune 19, 2023

The American public gets it: We can’t achieve racial equity without paying all workers a living wage

Commentary The American public gets it: We can’t achieve racial equity without paying all workers a living wage

By Ashley Marchand OrmeJune 19, 2023

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Commentary The SEC’s campaign to define ‘exchange’ should concern every American—even those without ties to crypto

By Amanda TuminelliJune 18, 2023

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Commentary Why we can’t open-source a solution to A.I.’s ethical issues

By Frederik HvilshøjJune 16, 2023

Commentary America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Bill NovelliJune 6, 2023

I pitched Xbox to Microsoft–and got laughed off. Here’s how the hit console that revolutionized gaming came to be

Commentary I pitched Xbox to Microsoft–and got laughed off. Here’s how the hit console that revolutionized gaming came to be

By Otto BerkesJune 16, 2023

Why we can’t let nuclear energy become the next supply chain crisis

Commentary Why we can’t let nuclear energy become the next supply chain crisis

By Leigh R. CuryerJune 15, 2023

CEOs may not realize it, but they already know what to do about A.I.

Commentary CEOs may not realize it, but they already know what to do about A.I.

By Kenneth I. Chenault and Samuel J. PalmisanoJune 15, 2023

Railroad critics don’t see the full picture–and how much safer rail is becoming

Commentary Railroad critics don’t see the full picture–and how much safer rail is becoming

By Ian JefferiesJune 15, 2023

Companies are spending big money to cover up bullying and discrimination in the workplace–it’s time for shareholders to know exactly how much

Commentary Companies are spending big money to cover up bullying and discrimination in the workplace–it’s time for shareholders to know exactly how much

By Ariella Steinhorn, Amber Scorah and Chelsey GlassonJune 14, 2023

Commentary The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 5, 2023

Military spouses are the first casualties of licensing red tape as they stop practicing the professions that society desperately needs

Commentary Military spouses are the first casualties of licensing red tape as they stop practicing the professions that society desperately needs

By Kathy Roth-DouquetJune 14, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy is threatening GOP heavyweights in the polls–but his business record doesn’t live up to the hype

Commentary Vivek Ramaswamy is threatening GOP heavyweights in the polls–but his business record doesn’t live up to the hype

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 14, 2023

A.I. researchers: ‘If we want A.I. to be good, we must nurture it like we would a child’

Commentary A.I. researchers: ‘If we want A.I. to be good, we must nurture it like we would a child’

By Tero Ojanpera, Timo Vuori and Quy Nguyen HuyJune 14, 2023

Shopify’s head of equitable commerce: ‘Unsustainable marketing moments hurt Black entrepreneurs. Here’s why’

Commentary Shopify’s head of equitable commerce: ‘Unsustainable marketing moments hurt Black entrepreneurs. Here’s why’

By Brandon DavenportJune 13, 2023

Return-to-office surveys don’t work–and companies are overlooking the data that really matters

Commentary Return-to-office surveys don’t work–and companies are overlooking the data that really matters

By George GerchowJune 13, 2023

A.I. fear-mongering won’t make the world a better place, but a less hopeful one

Commentary A.I. fear-mongering won’t make the world a better place, but a less hopeful one

By Vijay PandeJune 13, 2023

We need more powerful processors for the A.I. revolution. Too bad the chip industry is not keeping up

Commentary We need more powerful processors for the A.I. revolution. Too bad the chip industry is not keeping up

By Rakesh KumarJune 12, 2023

U.S. workforce data is behind the times. It’s time to measure what matters most to the American people

Commentary U.S. workforce data is behind the times. It’s time to measure what matters most to the American people

By Rachel Korberg and Jenny WeissbourdJune 12, 2023

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Commentary Asana CEO: ‘The way we work right now will soon look vestigial. Here’s how A.I. will make work more human’

By Dustin MoskovitzJune 12, 2023

90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here’s why they’re right–and politicians and pundits are wrong

Commentary 90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here’s why they’re right–and politicians and pundits are wrong

By Tim Killeen and Will JohnsonJune 9, 2023

The IRS is stuck in a political logjam–but whistleblowers can stop its decline

Commentary The IRS is stuck in a political logjam–but whistleblowers can stop its decline

By Chris McLamb and Mike RonickherJune 9, 2023

The CEO behind the success of Lululemon and Reebok: ‘A reckoning is coming as Gen Zers hold retailers accountable for single-use plastics’

Commentary The CEO behind the success of Lululemon and Reebok: ‘A reckoning is coming as Gen Zers hold retailers accountable for single-use plastics’

By Bob MeersJune 9, 2023

Pekka Lundmark is the president and CEO of Nokia.

Commentary Nokia CEO: ‘Geopolitical tensions shouldn’t fragment the world. Here’s why machines need to speak the same language, even if people don’t’

By Pekka LundmarkJune 9, 2023

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Commentary A.I. exploded in popularity because it’s so easy to use. Here’s what blockchain developers can learn from that

By William MougayarJune 9, 2023

A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems

Commentary A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems

By Ellen MacArthur and Wendy SchmidtJune 8, 2023

McKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth

Commentary McKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth

By Jan Mischke, Sven Smit and Olivia WhiteJune 8, 2023

Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why

AI Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why

By Jean-Paul SmetsJune 7, 2023

Multi-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with

Commentary Multi-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with

By Jennifer DulskiJune 7, 2023

Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers

Commentary Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers

By Richard TorrenzanoJune 7, 2023

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By Jake AngeloApril 26, 2026

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles

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Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability

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