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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’

AI is improving fast, but it has a long way to go before it can outperform humans in demanding tasks.

By Tristan BoveApril 3, 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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Starbucks is offering $1,200 bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly payouts to boost the pay of its U.S. baristas
By Emma BurleighApril 3, 2026
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Leaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
By Diane BradyApril 3, 2026
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AI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency
By Teuila Hanson and Mohak ShroffApril 3, 2026
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U.S. jobs report bounces back from dismal February with surprisingly strong 178,000 payrolls
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 3, 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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CybersecurityInternet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
Health6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
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HealthWhat Is NMN: Everything You Need to Know From Experts
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
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Personal FinanceBest certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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Siemens U.S. CEO Barbara Humpton at the Fortune Brainstorm Reinvent Conference in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2018.
LeadershipSiemens USA CEO: Corporate Leaders Need a ‘Digital Quotient’
By Andrew NuscaOctober 15, 2018
  • BlackRock Inc. Chairman And CEO Larry Fink Speaks At BlackRock Asia Media Forum
    FinanceBlackRock Is Cutting Jobs and Banking on Robots to Beat the Stock Market
    By ReutersMarch 29, 2017
Box CEO Aaron Levie: Why Big Companies Need Small Teams
LeadershipBox CEO Aaron Levie: Why Big Companies Need Small Teams
By Andrew NuscaOctober 5, 2018
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Future of WorkMachines Will Do Half of All ‘Work Tasks’ By 2025. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry
By Brittany ShootSeptember 18, 2018
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Future of WorkChecking Your Work Emails While Commuting Is Work, a Study Says
By Grace DobushAugust 30, 2018
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TechA Coffee Drone? IBM Wants to Monitor Employees’ Caffeine Needs and Send Them Coffee
By Lucas LaursenAugust 23, 2018
America’s Trucker Shortage Is Hitting Home
MagazineAmerica’s Trucker Shortage Is Hitting Home
By Kirsten KorosecJune 27, 2018
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    TechRobots Could Steal 40% of U.S. Jobs by 2030
    By Aric JenkinsMarch 24, 2017
Google Inc. In Partnership With Indian Railways And RailTel Corp. Of India Launch High Speed WIFI At Central Station
TechWi-Fi Security Finally Gets Its First Major Upgrade in 14 Years
By Chris MorrisJune 26, 2018
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Arts & EntertainmentEight Business Books That Are Actually Great Summer Beach Reads
By Rachel KingJune 26, 2018
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Future of WorkLensCulture Street Photography Awards 2018: See the Winners and Finalists
By Kacy BurdetteJune 19, 2018
Sustainable Farming In Vermont
AIThis Agriculture Giant Is Bringing in the Drones to Modernize Farming From Cornfields to Vineyards
By Shawn TullyJune 19, 2018
A customer walks into a clothing retailer J.Crew store in Manhattan, New York
RetailJ.Crew Names New Design Chief to Turnaround Struggling Brand
By Phil WahbaJune 19, 2018
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    TechDrone Use Will Skyrocket By 2021, Government Says
    By Jonathan VanianMarch 22, 2017
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TechControversial Google Military AI Contract Fuels AI Regulation Debate
By Aaron PressmanMay 30, 2018
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TechData Sheet—Why Bots Are a Big Part of the Future of Work
By Aaron Pressman and Adam LashinskyMay 9, 2018
Verizon tests new telecom gear.
TechHow Verizon Is Using Navy Radio Bands to Avoid a Data Crunch
By Aaron PressmanApril 9, 2018
Data Sheet—How Amazon Could Help WeWork Reinvent the Workplace
TechData Sheet—How Amazon Could Help WeWork Reinvent the Workplace
By Aaron Pressman and Adam LashinskyMarch 13, 2018
Closing Day Of The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018
TechThe Almost Overwhelming Task of Retraining the Workforce
By Adam LashinskyJanuary 26, 2018
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TechHere’s Why Cisco Is Paying Nearly $2 Billion for BroadSoft
By Barb DarrowOctober 24, 2017
Robots Are Coming for Someone Else’s Job, Americans Say
TechRobots Are Coming for Someone Else’s Job, Americans Say
By Adam LashinskyOctober 5, 2017
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TechWhy Your ‘Strong’ Password Isn’t That Strong
By Katie ReillyAugust 7, 2017
Humans vs. Robots: How to Thrive in an Automated Workplace
TechHumans vs. Robots: How to Thrive in an Automated Workplace
By Andrew NuscaJune 30, 2017
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TechAmazon Will Probably Eliminate Jobs at Whole Foods. That’s a Good Thing.
By Geoff ColvinJune 29, 2017
Why Free Money for Everyone Is Silicon Valley’s Next Big Idea
TechWhy Free Money for Everyone Is Silicon Valley’s Next Big Idea
By Clay Dillow and Brooks RainwaterJune 29, 2017
Barack Obama Attends 'Seeds&Chips' In Milan
LeadershipWhy Barack Obama Is Worried About the Future of Work
By Beth KowittMay 10, 2017
Automation Jobs Will Put 10,000 Humans to Work, Study Says
TechAutomation Jobs Will Put 10,000 Humans to Work, Study Says
By Stacy JonesMay 1, 2017
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CommentaryWhat the Latest Law Against High Heels Says About the Future of Work
By Kathy Bloomgarden and Bethany CiancioloApril 18, 2017
You’ll Be Working With Robots Sooner Than You Think
CommentaryYou’ll Be Working With Robots Sooner Than You Think
By Kriti SharmaApril 10, 2017
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TechGE CEO Jeff Immelt Isn’t Worried About Robots Taking Our Jobs
By Madeline FarberMarch 31, 2017
Day Two Of The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2017
FinanceRobots Are Replacing Humans at All These Wall Street Firms
By Lucinda ShenMarch 30, 2017
Via Twitter, Trump Threatens To Cancel Mexico Visit To White House Over Wall
TechThis Robot Is Programmed to Literally Roast President Trump’s Tweets
By Ashley HoffmanMarch 30, 2017
Auto Parts Production At Gestamp Automocion SA Ahead Of IPO
TechRobots in the Workforce? Each 1 Costs 6 Jobs, a New Study Says
By Zamira RahimMarch 29, 2017
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