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By Matt Helmer and Maxwell JohnsonMay 23, 2026
Ashley Yetman
Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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I’ve spent 25 years studying loneliness. AI is about to make it much worse
By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 2026
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I’ve spent 25 years in venture capital. Here’s how it quietly shut ordinary Americans out of the AI wealth boom—and what could fix it
By Steve BrotmanMay 22, 2026
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Former NASA Robotics Chief: America is building the wrong kind of robots — and China knows it
By Robert AmbroseMay 23, 2026
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My startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
By Joel MorrisMay 23, 2026
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Pekka Lundmark is the president and CEO of Nokia.
CommentaryNokia 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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    By Martin Dempsey and Charles BralverMay 24, 2023
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CommentaryA.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
CommentaryA 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
CommentaryMcKinsey 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
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By Jean-Paul SmetsJune 7, 2023
Multi-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
CommentaryMulti-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
By Jennifer DulskiJune 7, 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
    CommentaryI 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
Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
CommentaryBrands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
By Richard TorrenzanoJune 7, 2023
The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
CommentaryThe ‘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
America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
CommentaryAmerica 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
CommentaryThe 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
CommentaryA company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
By Barnaby LashbrookeJune 5, 2023
  • Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
    CommentaryPlastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
    By Paul PolmanMay 24, 2023
The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
CommentaryThe 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
TechYou should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
By Dave SmithJune 2, 2023
The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
CommentaryThe 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
CommentaryWhat 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
CommentaryHow 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
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I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
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Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
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By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Kyle Bass and Steven TianMay 30, 2023
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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
CommentaryMost 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
CommentaryU.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
CommentaryNearly 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
Commentary90% 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
CommentaryFrom 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
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By Matt WeinbergerMay 25, 2023
Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
CommentaryWhy 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
CommentaryTech 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’
CommentaryGlassdoor’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.
CommentaryWant to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote
By Katherine M. GehlMay 24, 2023
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