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College grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees

As AI reshapes white-collar work, new research shows that some of the most popular graduate degrees are actually leaving holders worse off financially.

By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
Delta CEO Ed Bastian
How Delta uses Tom Brady to train its 100,000 workforce on leadership and a winner’s mindset
By Emma BurleighApril 4, 2026
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AI’s next frontier is the real world
By Alex IsraelApril 4, 2026
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
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A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble
By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026
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MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
Latest Stories
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
North AmericaThe World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a lot of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
EnergyIran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
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PoliticsTravel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
InnovationArtemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
Travel & LeisureChecking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
PoliticsAt least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
By Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
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SuccessWill A.I. really replace your job? Most CEOs don’t think so, says leader helping them navigate the shift
By Jane ThierJune 23, 2024
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    Success7-to-7 is the new 9-to-5: Research shows that workers’ days in the office are fewer but longer than pre-pandemic
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 3, 2024
Photoroom CEO Matthieu Rouif.
CommentaryAI will reshape industries by changing not just the ‘how’ of work, but also the ‘who’ 
By Matthieu RouifJune 20, 2024
Clare Barclay, Microsoft's U.K. CEO
TechMicrosoft’s U.K. CEO says the tech giant actually has more vacancies on LinkedIn than it did before the AI boom
By Ryan HoggJune 19, 2024
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LeadershipMajor study from Stanford workplace guru reveals that hybrid work cuts attrition by 33% and has no negative impact on getting promoted
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 18, 2024
Mark Mullen, chief executive officer of Atom Bank Plc, at IFGS 2022 summit at the Guildhall in London, U.K., on Monday, April 4, 2022.
FinanceBoss of U.K. bank that just turned its first profit says introducing a 4-day week for his 547 workers was way easier than going hybrid
By Ryan HoggJune 18, 2024
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SuccessGen Z are desperate to be eco-friendly but LinkedIn says they’re so underskilled they actually pose a ‘risk’ to climate progress
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 17, 2024
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    SuccessMeet the 12-hour school day that will cure Gen Z’s crippling social awkwardness, complete with public speaking lessons and a smartphone ban
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 1, 2024
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CommentaryI’m a CEO and 12 of my employees are in ‘flextirement.’ With boomers opting not to retire, the arrangement will become more common
By Jennifer BarnesJune 13, 2024
Gen Z confuses employers. Here are 7 key insights on recruiting, retaining, and managing them, based on research for my book ‘Generations’
CommentaryGen Z confuses employers. Here are 7 key insights on recruiting, retaining, and managing them, based on research for my book ‘Generations’
By Jean M. TwengeJune 13, 2024
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SuccessProductivity theater is the biggest time suck among workers, study reveals—‘we’re in a system that, unintentionally, is set up to steal our attention’
By Jane ThierJune 12, 2024
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang
LeadershipNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a no one-on-one meetings rule for his 55 direct reports
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 12, 2024
A black and a caucasian young woman are sitting in a business meeting in a modern office.They discuss something over papers and a laptop while one of them is pointing at the computer screen. Both are wearing glasses and pie charts are visible in the background.
TechWomen have the edge on soft skills to succeed in the age of AI—it might be the magic fix to smash the glass ceiling
By Ryan HoggJune 11, 2024
  • Senior woman in a job interview
    SuccessAn $850 million retail giant is giving candidates their questions before a job interview because ‘nerves can seriously impact performance’
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 30, 2024
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SuccessWhop’s Gen Z founder has built a multimillion-dollar business off people who don’t want a desk job—he’s mentored by Tinder’s cofounder and backed by Peter Thiel
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 9, 2024
Data Analysis and Protect Insights to Improve Your Business Process with Software Development. A female software engineer on software project development to analyzing and ensuring reliability in a tech business office.
SuccessJust 5% of the main skills job candidates need today will be the same in three years, McKinsey says: ‘Companies aren’t going to find perfect unicorns’
By Jane ThierJune 8, 2024
Meet the 5 types of Gen Z freelancers—and their secret weapon
CommentaryMeet the 5 types of Gen Z freelancers—and their secret weapon
By Kelly MonahanJune 6, 2024
Zoom founder Eric Yuan wants ‘digital twins’ to attend meetings for you so you can ‘go to the beach’ instead
TechZoom founder Eric Yuan wants ‘digital twins’ to attend meetings for you so you can ‘go to the beach’ instead
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 5, 2024
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Tech25-year-old Anthropic employee says she may only have 3 years left to work because AI will replace her
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 4, 2024
Woman in a dark room looks at screen, which is reflected in her glasses
TechGen AI at work has surged 66% in the U.K., but bosses aren’t behind it
By Adam GaleMay 30, 2024
Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke poses in this undated photo released in the late 1960s. Clarke, the author of more than 100 books, including "2001: A Space Odyssey", died early Wednesday, March 19, 2008 after suffering from breathing problems. He was 90. (AP Photo/Files)
SuccessA British sci-fi writer correctly predicted almost everything about modern living, from AI to remote work, 60 years ago: ‘Men will no longer commute, they will communicate’
By Jane ThierMay 29, 2024
Disappointed young woman reading something on her phone
SuccessWant to make $250,000? You probably have to say goodbye to flexible work, new data reveals
By Jane ThierMay 28, 2024
Kai-Fu Lee gestures with hand while talking
SuccessTop VC Kai-Fu Lee says his prediction that AI will displace 50% of jobs by 2027 is ‘uncannily accurate’
By Jason MaMay 25, 2024
I’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise 
CommentaryI’ve worked with thousands of emerging Gen Z leaders. There’s a fundamental reset in what this generation wants career-wise 
By Ian SandlerMay 24, 2024
Gen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum
CommentaryGen Zers walk into the workplace with one foot out the door—slandering them won’t solve the future-of-work conundrum
By Holger ReisingerMay 21, 2024
Portrait of Janet Markoff.
CommentaryI’m nearing 65 and am better than ever at my job. With more boomers opting not to retire, I’m not alone
By Janet MarkoffMay 18, 2024
Worker quitting her job
EnvironmentGen Z and millennials are trying to save the planet (and ease their climate anxiety) by quitting jobs that aren’t eco-friendly
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 17, 2024
Portrait of Enthusiastic Hispanic Young Woman Working on Computer in a Modern Bright Office. Confident Human Resources Agent Smiling Happily While Collaborating Online with Colleagues.
Personal FinanceGen Z is the most eager generation to retire early. Good luck with that
By Alicia AdamczykMay 16, 2024
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LeadershipDell hybrid employees who don’t show up to the office enough are getting a literal red flag
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 16, 2024
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SuccessWhy a $3 billion software firm is betting on a flexible-work future—’the focus for us is carrot, not stick’
By Jane ThierMay 10, 2024
Workers are eyeing the exit in 2024 as LinkedIn and Microsoft study warns more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation
SuccessWorkers are eyeing the exit in 2024 as LinkedIn and Microsoft study warns more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 8, 2024
Two programmers working together on a computer code.
SuccessGen Zers could swipe millennials’ jobs if they have AI skills, LinkedIn and Microsoft data shows
By Orianna Rosa Royle and Jane ThierMay 8, 2024
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LeadershipKellogg’s is letting workers clock off at 12 p.m. on Fridays—but only if they make up the hours during the week
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 7, 2024
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