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Instead of improving productivity, AI is creating ‘workslop’
Despite the now widespread use of AI in workplaces, workers aren’t actually becoming more productive, according to a new survey led by Stanford Social Media Lab and BetterUp Labs. ...
This interactive AI-generated podcast app from ex-Googlers blew my mind
Let’s be honest: No matter your perspective, taking in news these days tends to be a pretty tiring experience. At best, it’s a bit boring. At worst, it’s anxiety-inducing...
The new brand growth engine for the AI era
Of all the things we’ve used ChatGPT for in 2025, one of the most specific was: “What should we drink on a Dalston dive bar expedition on a Thursday...
Work doesn’t have to suck: A new vision for leadership
America is at a generational tipping point. The next five years will usher in a whole new class of leaders as powerful positions shift from one generation to the...
Why consumers are demanding more than just “sustainable”
Sustainability once sounded like the pinnacle of progress—a badge brands wore proudly to signal responsibility on climate, health, and the environment. But for today’s consumers, especially Gen Z, “sustainable”...
Day trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and more could get easier, thanks to this rule change—here’s how
It appears that day trading could get easier. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, known as FINRA, on Tuesday announced it had approved amendments that will replace the current day...
Drug-resistant “superbugs” see alarming rise in U.S.
A new study from CDC scientists shows that a dangerous strain of what some researchers have nicknamed a “superbug” is on the rise. The study, published on September 22...
Roundtables: The Future of Birth Control
Conversations around birth control usually focus on women, but Kevin Eisenfrats, one of the MIT Technology Review 2025 Innovators Under 35, is working to change that. His company, Contraline,...
New study shows hybrid work is here to stay—whether bosses like it or not
Lately, the conversation about office policy has been dominated by reports of return-to-office mandates, with many employers aiming to get all of their workers back in-person by the end...
Senators push Match to act against dating scams on its apps
Two U.S. senators sent a letter to Tinder parent Match on September 24 pushing for action against dating scams on the company’s platforms and asking for information about its...
