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- CEO DailySpeed trumps scale as giant conglomerates GE and Siemens slim down
- Data SheetNo data mining in Colorado minds as state passes U.S.’s first brainwave privacy law
- Eye on AIU.S. tech companies dominate the generative AI boom—and the cost of model training explains why, a new Stanford University report shows
- Fortune CryptoWorldcoin’s eye-scanning ‘World ID’ is creepy—but still a good idea
- BroadsheetSalesforce’s chief ethical and humane use officer says AI needs guardrails to reach its full potential
- CHRO DailyThe latest Supreme Court decision means HR departments must play by a whole new set of rules. Here’s what every CHRO needs to know
From the magazine
Magazine
How the oil earnings of Saudi Aramco, the world’s most profitable company, are helping the Saudi monarchy shake up the global economic order
The oil giant has generated $722 billion in profit since 2016, funding everything from stakes in Tesla and Uber to new mega-cities in the desert.
April 4, 2024
Commentary
- diversity and inclusionDEI critics were hoping that the Supreme Court’s Muldrow decision would undermine corporate diversity programs. It does no such thing
- economyImmigration, productivity, inflation: Why finding the pandemic’s ‘missing women’ could be the solution to almost every challenge facing the U.S. economy today
- A.I.The U.S. and China are leading the world in AI innovation–but the U.K. can punch above its weight. Here’s how
- EnvironmentDow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution
- cryptocurrencyI’m a 24-year-old small business owner. Here’s why I’m suing the SEC
- Norfolk SouthernNorfolk Southern is getting back on track–but activist investor Ancora is trying to derail it in a vicious proxy fight
Topics
Environment
Warren Buffett-owned railway says it didn’t know about asbestos it hauled that killed hundreds in Montana town
Small Texas town foiled Russian hacker group that attacked its water systems
Wildfire that caused $5.5 billion in damage ripped through Maui at a rate of a mile per 90 minutes
Finance
Oil prices jump about 3% after explosions reported in Iran
Wealthy Norwegians flee to Switzerland to evade high wealth taxes, with their bankers following
Joe Lewis’ $250 million superyacht, ranked among the world’s 25-most valuable, sets sail after he pays US fine
Health
Wendy’s will offer free fries every Friday through the end of the year starting this week
WHO unveiled a new AI-powered chatbot to provide basic health information. The problem is it’s giving wrong medical answers
Casino operator calls smoking ban ‘one of the greatest threats to our business’
Leadership
Apple could be trying to ‘hedge its supply chain bets’ away from China with CEO Tim Cook’s whirlwind Southeast Asia tour
Lawmakers advance measure to bring booze to theaters—’Someone should be able to enjoy a cocktail while they watch a movie,’ NY senator says
Snack-shop chain sued over alleged racial discrimination in hiring of Black, mixed-race and Native American employees
Lifestyle
Lawmakers advance measure to bring booze to theaters—’Someone should be able to enjoy a cocktail while they watch a movie,’ NY senator says
Exclusive: Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don’t come with a requirement that drivers watch the road
The NBA just issued its first gambling ban in 70 years, booting Jontay Porter for committing the league’s ‘cardinal sin’
Personal Finance
Snack-shop chain sued over alleged racial discrimination in hiring of Black, mixed-race and Native American employees
How 3 baby boomers are approaching phased retirement, the ‘mega-trend’ reshaping workplaces
Immigration, productivity, inflation: Why finding the pandemic’s ‘missing women’ could be the solution to almost every challenge facing the U.S. economy today
Politics
U.S. vetoes UN membership for Palestine after 12 out of 15 on Security Council vote in favor
Iran fires air defenses after spotting drones as reports of attack from Israel swirl
DEI critics were hoping that the Supreme Court’s Muldrow decision would undermine corporate diversity programs. It does no such thing
Retail
Snack-shop chain sued over alleged racial discrimination in hiring of Black, mixed-race and Native American employees
Nordstrom family eyes go-private deal for ailing retailer—again
Exclusive: Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don’t come with a requirement that drivers watch the road
Success
‘These mass, illegal firings will not stop us’— Pro-Palestine coalition of tech workers slams Google CEO after firing of 28 workers
How to get workers to stop fearing AI and embrace change? Build ‘AI playfulness’ teams, expert urges
‘Cesspool of AI crap’ or smash hit? LinkedIn’s AI-powered collaborative articles offer a sobering peek at the future of content
Tech
Deutsche Bank report questioning Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions knocks $17 billion off EV maker’s value
Apple could be trying to ‘hedge its supply chain bets’ away from China with CEO Tim Cook’s whirlwind Southeast Asia tour
OpenAI makes first India hire—a public policy head to lobby government as it shapes AI regulations for world’s most populous country