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A fight over a ban on hemp in Texas is pitting Republicans against Republicans
In recent months in Texas, hemp—and the state’s $5.5 billion hemp industry—has become a flashpoint in state politics and the wider cultural war. A successful push by Lt. Gov....
37% of employees have wondered if emojis are professional
Emojis are a quick, succinct way to get your point across, and let’s be real, they’re just downright fun, but if you’ve ever wondered if they’re work appropriate, take...
AI embarrassed them at work. Don’t let this happen to you
Dearest reader, I hope this article finds you in good health. I deeply desire also that if you use generative AI to boost your productivity at work, that you,...
The case for making AI your creative brainstorming partner
Creativity has been heralded as our last irreplaceable skill, the one thing machines could never touch. Yet in offices everywhere, teams hit the same walls: blank screens, stale ideas,...
4 new AI tools that are worth your time
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Four new AI tools caught my attention recently for...
Women are being erased from medical research—again
When we started Equal Research Day on June 10, 2022—the anniversary of women finally being included in U.S. clinical research in 1993—we intended it to be a celebration of...
Find peace in a time of chaos
A sense of unease has settled over the country—a shared anxiety fueled by headlines, social media, and persistent uncertainty about the future. From escalating conflicts in the Middle East...
The climate lever even seasoned sustainability pros miss
After 20 years working in sustainability, I thought I understood most levers companies could pull to drive impact. As a former CEO and longtime sustainability leader, I have spent...
Where are all the designers?
In the last decade, the buzz around design has captured global attention. People everywhere are increasingly interested in design and seem to recognize how it impacts nearly every facet...
The Vogue AI model backlash isn’t dying down anytime soon
AI-generated “models” have now made their way into the hallowed pages of Vogue. In the August print edition of the magazine, a Guess advertisement features an almost-too-perfect model wearing...
