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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

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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The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics

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

Commentary Agita. Do you feel it too? It’s the relentless pounding on our senses that leaves us feeling uncertain and uneasy
By Richard TorrenzanoMay 22, 2023

America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Commentary America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Bill NovelliJune 6, 2023

The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs

Commentary The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 5, 2023

A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier

Commentary A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier

By Barnaby LashbrookeJune 5, 2023

The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy

Commentary The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy

By Ashley TyrnerJune 2, 2023

You should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset

Tech You should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset

By Dave SmithJune 2, 2023

Commentary Hedge funds want to control your local news–but democracy is getting in the way
By Chris SheltonMay 19, 2023

The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population

Commentary The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population

By Ariela SafiraJune 2, 2023

The Hybrit fossil-free steel plant in Lulea, Sweden

Commentary What your company needs to build a winning ‘Deep Tech’ strategy

By François Candelon, Max Männig, John Paschkewitz and Vinit PatelJune 2, 2023

How the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office

Commentary How the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office

By Gleb TsipurskyJune 1, 2023

E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn

Commentary E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn

By Carolyn BarberJune 1, 2023

I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets

Commentary I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets

By John KleinheinzMay 31, 2023

Commentary How I sailed away from the college-at-all-costs track—and found my dream career
By Maddie GillissieMay 19, 2023

Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops

Commentary Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Kyle Bass and Steven TianMay 30, 2023

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Commentary The return-to-office wars could end in a stalemate as we all reach the same conclusion about what the flexible future of work means

By Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mason AmeriMay 30, 2023

Most family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table

Commentary Most family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table

By Andy UnanueMay 29, 2023

U.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world

Commentary U.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world

By Christy HoffmanMay 29, 2023

Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing

Commentary Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing

By Cindy JordanMay 26, 2023

90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent

Commentary 90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent

By Ben ZweigMay 26, 2023

From Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions

Commentary From Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions

By Andy LevinMay 26, 2023

Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away

Commentary Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away

By Matt WeinbergerMay 25, 2023

Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars

Commentary Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars

By Giacomo ChiesiMay 25, 2023

Tech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life

Commentary Tech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life

By David MillerMay 25, 2023

Glassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’

Commentary Glassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’

By Aaron TerrazasMay 25, 2023

Chuck Schumer and Kevin McCarthy.

Commentary Want to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote

By Katherine M. GehlMay 24, 2023

History has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed

Commentary History has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed

By Martin Dempsey and Charles BralverMay 24, 2023

I worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties

Commentary I worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties

By Robert HormatsMay 24, 2023

Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it

Commentary Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it

By Paul PolmanMay 24, 2023

Silicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate

Commentary Silicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate

By Wendell WallachMay 23, 2023

Voters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it

Commentary Voters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it

By Lindsay SingletonMay 23, 2023

I have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most

Commentary I have spent my life speaking up for those whose voices go unheard. Here’s why I worry that the promise of quantum computing will be withheld from the people who need it the most

By Faye WattletonMay 22, 2023

Hate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next

Commentary Hate incidents are creating a burnout crisis among Asian and Asian American professionals, new research reveals. Here’s what we need to do next

By Lanaya Irvin and Manjusha KulkarniMay 22, 2023

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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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