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Why Elon Musk’s ‘Baby Grok’ has child safety advocates alarmed
The AI companion space will soon see another new entrant. Elon Musk, the owner of xAI and social media platform X, announced recently, “We’re going to make Baby Grok...
‘Customer satisfaction at the end of the day’: TikTok users push Costco’s return policy to the limit with wild refunds
Costco is well-known for its no-questions-asked return policy. Now some shoppers are taking it upon themselves to test the limits of that policy. “Returning my slime stained carpet to...
The coming battle among YIMBYs
The YIMBY (“yes in my backyard”) movement has achieved remarkable growth in the past few years, uniting people across the political spectrum who share a common belief: It should...
3 tips for getting more satisfaction out of your routine
Get up. Start work. End work. Eat dinner. Get a few things done. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. Sometimes it can feel like weeks, months, or even years, fly by...
How leaders can be transparent about their belief systems without alienating anyone
Not long ago, leaders largely steered clear of the rough-and-tumble of politics. They inhabited a culture of impartiality, and for the most part stayed in their lane, rising now...
How to deal with loneliness at work
One of the best predictors of your happiness at work is whether you have colleagues that you are close with. You don’t necessarily need to be friends with your...
Citi’s Strata Elite Card challenges AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire with travel-heavy perks
Not willing to be caught idling while Chase and American Express release new premium credit cards, Citi is launching one of its own: the Citi Strata Elite Card. While...
How brands are converting digital burnout into real-world connection
In a world of endless pings, scrolls, and streams, digital burnout has become a modern malaise. Particularly for Gen Z, whose lives have played out almost entirely online, there’s...
Is ChatGPT making us stupid? Depends on how it’s used
Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, author Nicholas Carr...
Private equity has ruined so many more businesses than you realize
On today’s episode, hosts Josh Christensen and Yaz Gagne are joined by journalist and author Megan Greenwell to discuss her new book, ‘Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death...
