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I’ve spent 25 years studying loneliness. AI is about to make it much worse

A leading existential psychologist doubts that big tech is right to bet on AI companions during America’s social disconnection crisis.

By Clay RoutledgeMay 23, 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
himanshu
I’ve led companies through every major tech disruption. AI washing is the same mistake, every time
By Himanshu PalsuleMay 22, 2026
brotman
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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McKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn’t the heir — it was the outgoing CEO
By Acha Leke and Chaitali MukherjeeMay 22, 2026
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Jon McNeill
SuccessFormer Tesla president shares the secret to success he learned from his former boss, Elon Musk: ‘He demands to only work with world-class talent’
By Preston ForeMay 23, 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
InvestingElon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets
By Shawn TullyMay 23, 2026
How Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
AIHow Grab’s CTO sees the superapp’s push into physical AI and automated driving—and why he uses his competitors’ robots in the office
By Angelica AngMay 22, 2026
Trump AI and crpto czar David Sacks sits next to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a dinner table in the White House as Zuckerberg turns to Sacks and says something.
AITech billionaires convinced Trump to back off an AI executive order. But much of MAGA favors AI regulation
By Jeremy KahnMay 22, 2026
James Daunt sits in a booksop, gesturing with both hands and smiling.
AIBarnes & Noble CEO clarifies the bookseller’s stance on AI-written books after refusing to ban them: ‘This is a straightforward rejection of AI books’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
A photo taken during the Maroon Bells bicycle ride during Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2019 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo: Fortune)
InnovationFortune Brainstorm Tech 2026 will be brilliant
By Andrew NuscaMay 22, 2026
Beyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
Future of WorkBeyond the diploma: Skills that actually get graduates hired
By Ashley LutzMay 22, 2026
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AIMicrosoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees
By Jake AngeloMay 22, 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
Alexandra Gotts
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
Screen showing a tweet by Elon Musk
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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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Despite a $500 million net worth, Shaq just finished his fourth degree. He warns graduates: 'Your character will take you further than your resume'placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 20, 2026
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