World

“Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better?
Some doctors see LLMs as a boon for medical literacy. The average patient might struggle to navigate the vast landscape of online medical information—and, in particular, to distinguish high-quality...
This group of workers is winning the AI adoption race
After spending much of his career in marketing, Daniel Hebert pivoted into Software as a Service (SaaS) sales for a high-growth startup in 2018. But what started out as...
This NYC auction celebrating America’s 250th birthday will feature rare and iconic documents
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an auction in New York will feature rare items that trace the nation’s history.The event Friday at Christie’s, dubbed...
A Q&A with Amanda Askell, the lead author of Anthropic’s new ‘constitution’ for AIs
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. I’m Mark Sullivan, a senior writer at Fast Company,covering...
Dispatch from Davos: hot air, big egos and cold flexes
I’m no meteorologist, but it’s true that there is a lot of hot air here.  On Wednesday, President Donald Trump arrived in Davos to address the assembly, and held...
This simple, three-step framework is the secret to success under pressure
Leadership loves speed. You see it in job postings: “We’re a fast-paced environment.” And you hear it: “Decide quickly.” “Respond ASAP.” “Fix it… now.” And yes, action needs to...
Hollywood actors and artists just made a move against AI slop
A new campaign launches today against AI’s sticky fingers on copyrighted material. The Human Artistry Campaign’s “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” movement launches today with over 800 signatories. Those include many...
Netflix is live broadcasting ‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold’s ascent of this Taipei skyscraper
Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters), Taipei 101 dominates the skyline.The earthquake-proof skyscraper of steel and glass has captured the imagination of professional rock...
GameStop store closures 2026: See the full list of over 470 doomed locations across 43 states
2026 is already shaping up to be a brutal year for GameStop (NYSE: GME) stores. This month, nearly 500 locations have been marked for closure. The shutterings come as...
The Download: Yann LeCun’s new venture, and lithium’s on the rise
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Yann LeCun’s new venture is a contrarian...
This whole city block got an indigenous redesign
The metallic fringe hanging down from the edge of Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s community health center near downtown Toronto is the biggest indication that something different is happening here. Created...
Crypto won’t fix America’s affordability crisis  
Economists increasingly describe today’s economy as “K-shaped”: Households with higher incomes and assets are pulling ahead, while many middle- and lower-income families struggle to keep up. Prices for housing, healthcare, and...