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Disney’s $60 billion bet on the one thing AI can’t replace

Disney’s CEO is facing an existential crisis brought about by an emerging technology. The year was 1955, the CEO was Walt Disney and the tech was television.

By Roland BetancourtApril 28, 2026
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Bob Diamond: The settlement window is closing as 24/7 trading opens up
By Bob DiamondApril 28, 2026
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Trump’s Labor Secretary: We’re rewriting the rules on joint employment. Here’s what businesses need to know
By Keith SonderlingApril 28, 2026
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AI is frying our brains — here’s what leaders need to do about It
By David Rock and Chris WellerApril 26, 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI clone of himself. Most people just need help with their inbox
By Mukund JhaApril 28, 2026
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Former president of Costa Rica on de-risking fertilizer shocks: how $700 billion in subsidies can do more
By Carlos Alvarado QuesadaApril 27, 2026
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Elon Musk arrives at the federal courthouse as opening statements begin in the trial over Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on April 28, 2026.
LawElon Musk accuses Google co-founder of loving robots as much as people: ‘Larry Page called me a ‘specieist”
By Eva RoytburgApril 28, 2026
Disneyland implements facial recognition to keep the lines moving, but guests say they didn’t know it was optional
CybersecurityDisneyland implements facial recognition to keep the lines moving, but guests say they didn’t know it was optional
By Catherina GioinoApril 28, 2026
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EconomyThe $39 trillion national debt just got its own version of the viral Doomsday essay
By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026
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NewslettersBloomberg, the OG of financial data firms, has a potent new AI agent. How it built it holds lessons for other companies
By Jeremy KahnApril 28, 2026
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AIA 160-year-old paradox explains why AI will create more lawyers and accountants—not fewer, top economist says
By Jake AngeloApril 28, 2026
Britain's King Charles III listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a State Visit arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.
Politics‘God save the king,’ Trump says as he welcomes Charles on America’s 250th anniversary of independence
By Steven Sloan, Josh Boak, Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
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AITech is in turmoil—but the rest of corporate America isn’t. One Silicon Valley CEO knows why
By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026
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LawJames Comey indicted over posting allegedly threatening photo of seashells on social media, source says
By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
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The business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
CommentaryThe business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
By Carolyn BarberNovember 17, 2022
  • The last American venture capitalist in Beijing: Here are the strategic miscalculations undermining America’s technology competition with China
    CommentaryThe last American venture capitalist in Beijing: Here are the strategic miscalculations undermining America’s technology competition with China
    By Ben HarburgNovember 1, 2022
U.S. policymakers have one last chance to avoid a recession: Find the 1.5 million women who vanished from our workforce
CommentaryU.S. policymakers have one last chance to avoid a recession: Find the 1.5 million women who vanished from our workforce
By Katica RoyNovember 17, 2022
Pollsters got it wrong in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Here’s why political polling is no more than statistical sophistry
CommentaryPollsters got it wrong in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Here’s why political polling is no more than statistical sophistry
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianNovember 16, 2022
SBF’s dangerous decision-making philosophy that brought down FTX
CommentarySBF’s dangerous decision-making philosophy that brought down FTX
By Gleb TsipurskyNovember 16, 2022
The UAE’s climate envoy: ‘Joint climate action can help us achieve peace and prosperity. Here’s why we’re partnering with the U.S. to invest $100 billion in clean energy–and what to expect at COP28’
CommentaryThe UAE’s climate envoy: ‘Joint climate action can help us achieve peace and prosperity. Here’s why we’re partnering with the U.S. to invest $100 billion in clean energy–and what to expect at COP28’
By Sultan Al JaberNovember 16, 2022
I was a lead author on the climate report that won Al Gore the Nobel Prize. Here’s what we know now that we didn’t know then
CommentaryI was a lead author on the climate report that won Al Gore the Nobel Prize. Here’s what we know now that we didn’t know then
By David SchimelNovember 15, 2022
  • How to balance the CEO agenda for the future of the firm
    CommentaryHow to balance the CEO agenda for the future of the firm
    By James Allen, Mikaela Boyd and Dunigan O’KeeffeNovember 1, 2022
Corporate sustainability evolves from measurement to added focus on impact
CommentaryCorporate sustainability evolves from measurement to added focus on impact
By Patrick ElieNovember 14, 2022
I spent my entire career reporting on the world’s most powerful working mothers–but I am not prepared for maternity leave. Here’s why
CommentaryI spent my entire career reporting on the world’s most powerful working mothers–but I am not prepared for maternity leave. Here’s why
By Caroline FairchildNovember 14, 2022
California Gov. Newsom: ‘Ideological attacks on ESG investing defy the free market—and taxpayers are losing out. Here’s why we consistently beat Republican-led states in nearly every economic category’
CommentaryCalifornia Gov. Newsom: ‘Ideological attacks on ESG investing defy the free market—and taxpayers are losing out. Here’s why we consistently beat Republican-led states in nearly every economic category’
By Gavin NewsomNovember 14, 2022
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Commentary2 ways to prioritize health & financial needs when considering a career change, from the head of global total rewards for one of the world’s leading asset managers
By Alexandra GottsNovember 12, 2022
Poll workers count ballots in Arizona
CommentaryAmerican elections are a question of geography. Here’s how remote workers reshaped the political landscape
By Sheila Lakshmi SteinbergNovember 11, 2022
  • Pledges to plant trees are great news for the fight against climate change—but we don’t have enough seeds
    CommentaryPledges to plant trees are great news for the fight against climate change—but we don’t have enough seeds
    By Jad Daley and Yishan WongNovember 1, 2022
As Lula takes office, it’s time for Brazil to create an ‘economy of standing forests’
CommentaryAs Lula takes office, it’s time for Brazil to create an ‘economy of standing forests’
By Caio Koch-Weser and Carlos NobreNovember 11, 2022
Does your insurer really care about you? I asked America’s top insurance leaders
CommentaryDoes your insurer really care about you? I asked America’s top insurance leaders
By Robert ReissNovember 10, 2022
The world needs to spend $3.5 trillion a year to fight climate change. Meet the biggest reallocation of capital in history
CommentaryThe world needs to spend $3.5 trillion a year to fight climate change. Meet the biggest reallocation of capital in history
By Bob SternfelsNovember 10, 2022
Big Tech is laying off employees–but their skills are needed elsewhere. Here’s how former tech workers can bridge talent gaps in aerospace
CommentaryBig Tech is laying off employees–but their skills are needed elsewhere. Here’s how former tech workers can bridge talent gaps in aerospace
By Teresa KingNovember 9, 2022
Why leaders bury their heads in the sand when faced with uncomfortable facts
CommentaryWhy leaders bury their heads in the sand when faced with uncomfortable facts
By Gleb TsipurskyNovember 8, 2022
Why are Americans okay with voter suppression? We asked more than 1,200 voters—and they failed to appreciate the impact of restrictions on their own turnout
CommentaryWhy are Americans okay with voter suppression? We asked more than 1,200 voters—and they failed to appreciate the impact of restrictions on their own turnout
By Geoff Tomaino, Ziv Carmon, Asaf Mazar and Wendy WoodNovember 8, 2022
Death, dying, and digital transformation
CommentaryDeath, dying, and digital transformation
By Thomas M. SiebelNovember 7, 2022
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CommentaryBystanders no more, America’s CEOs must pay attention to societal divides
By Bruce Usher and Todd JickNovember 7, 2022
IBM: ‘America must invest in a new model of innovation–and it’s not just in Silicon Valley’
CommentaryIBM: ‘America must invest in a new model of innovation–and it’s not just in Silicon Valley’
By Darío GilNovember 7, 2022
Elon Musk knows what he’s doing. Here’s the real value he sees in Twitter
CommentaryElon Musk knows what he’s doing. Here’s the real value he sees in Twitter
By Bradley TuskNovember 7, 2022
Remove carbon–but do it equitably. Carbon removal mustn’t become a new frontier for injustice
CommentaryRemove carbon–but do it equitably. Carbon removal mustn’t become a new frontier for injustice
By Fletcher Harper and Cynthia ScharfNovember 5, 2022
Advancing workplace diversity: Insights and tips from modern leaders
CommentaryAdvancing workplace diversity: Insights and tips from modern leaders
By Kira CiccarelliNovember 4, 2022
High mortgage rates are here to stay. Here’s why that’s bad news for county governments–and their taxpayers
CommentaryHigh mortgage rates are here to stay. Here’s why that’s bad news for county governments–and their taxpayers
By T. Michael AndrewsNovember 4, 2022
The Fed’s monetary policy is not the only tool to control inflation–and certainly not the best
CommentaryThe Fed’s monetary policy is not the only tool to control inflation–and certainly not the best
By Ron Temple and Apratim GautamNovember 4, 2022
A worker uses artificial intelligence on the job.
CommentaryA.I. empowers employees, not just companies. Here’s how leaders can spread that message
By François Candelon, Shervin Khodabandeh and Remi LanneNovember 4, 2022
I will not be docile on the topic of reproductive autonomy–and neither should you
CommentaryI will not be docile on the topic of reproductive autonomy–and neither should you
By Carrie SiuButtNovember 3, 2022
Globalization’s great reboot
CommentaryGlobalization’s great reboot
By Michal KatzNovember 2, 2022
ReNew Power’s Sumant Sinha: ‘It’s time for the U.S. and India to lead on climate action’
CommentaryReNew Power’s Sumant Sinha: ‘It’s time for the U.S. and India to lead on climate action’
By Sumant SinhaNovember 2, 2022
Our unimagined loss of the indispensable Secretary Carter
CommentaryOur unimagined loss of the indispensable Secretary Carter
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldNovember 2, 2022
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Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne—whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976—says that at 91, he has no regretsplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeApril 27, 2026
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‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees’: Nvidia executive says right now AI is more expensive than paying human workersplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergApril 28, 2026
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