What is ‘BYOAI’ and why it’s a serious threat to your company
Months ago, I warned about “shadow AI”: employees moving faster than their companies, using AI without permission or training, while managers pretended not to notice. The right response…
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Don’t let the fear of self-promotion cost you job opportunities
Forrest Gump’s mama was right when she compared the human experience to a box of assorted chocolates. It’s true: “You never know what you’re gonna get.” And these days, the same could be…
These 4 electric SUVs are experts’ favorites for sporty performance. Here’s why
SUVs are undoubtedly practical, but they can often be a bore. What if you also want sporty performance from your family-hauler? Surprisingly, your best bet might just be an electric SUV.…
Ben & Jerry’s ‘not for sale’ says Magnum CEO ahead of spin-off from Unilever
Magnum CEO Peter ter Kulve dismissed any talk of selling Ben & Jerry’s on Wednesday and said he was focused on reclaiming market share and growing sales as the spin-off of the new Magnum…
Millennials refuse to give up ‘lol’
Are you overly reliant on an emotional-support “lol” at the end of a text? Do you stop yourself from adding “lol” to work emails and Slack messages? Are you, by chance, a millennial? Those…
Klarna IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as the Swedish BNPL firm makes its market debut
Today, one of the most closely watched fintech initial public offerings of the year takes place. Shares of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) juggernaut Klarna Group make their stock market…
The Download: AI’s energy future
Three big things we still don’t know about AI’s energy burden —James O’Donnell Earlier this year, when my colleague Casey Crownhart and I spent six months researching the climate and…
A historic box office weekend for ‘The Conjuring’ shows horror has become Hollywood’s safest bet
If the scariest thing for a studio head to contemplate is a flop, executives with plenty of horror flicks in the pipeline have little to fear. Not only did The Conjuring: Last Rites have…
Why most AI wearables are still terrible
I still remember the first time I tried on Google Glass. I was 12, and a friend of my parents had just gotten one—I was completely mesmerized. It felt like a glimpse of the future. More…
Social Media Is Navigating Its Sectarian Phase
On September 1st, the author and statistician Nate Silver wrote a post on X diagnosing a new condition: “Blueskyism,” so named for the decentralized social network that has emerged as a…
Airline rewards rankings 2025: These programs offer the best points value, flight change and cancellation perks
Airline loyalty programs are a multibillion-dollar business, rewarding frequent fliers and credit card users with free travel, but they can be hard to navigate. Now, a new global ranking…
5 secrets to designing synergy in groups
Colin Fisher is an organizational scientist and associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London’s School of Management. He has written about group dynamics…
The most overlooked AI strategy? Upskilling your frontline
While executives debate AI strategy in boardrooms, the real disruption is already happening on the frontlines.From automated scheduling to AI-assisted diagnostics to customer service…
Thanks to AI, this guy is running a Google rival from his laundry room
Nearly 30 years ago, when Google launched the search engine that started its long march to dominance, its founders started without much hardware. Known at first as Backrub and operated on…
Branded collaborations still define retail innovation
In 1999, a new kettle changed everything. It was blue, bold, and sold at Target—not in a design boutique, not in a museum shop, and not in a luxury department store. This wasn’t just a new…
Is “woke baiting” the next great marketing strategy?
Could it be that the “anti-woke” movement has become so organized and influential that brands are now building strategies around it? If we’ve reached that point, then “woke-baiting” could…
Innovation as an operating model
Creativity has never been in higher demand, yet agency margins are collapsing. An industry built on the promise of differentiation risks drifting into a sea of sameness, squeezed by…
A consequential moment for K-12 education
Back-to-school season is here, and with it, comes a decision that will define the next decade for K-12 education. Do district leaders adopt curriculum-connected AI that builds on progress…
Did Apple just signal the death of the single-screen iPhone?
In 2017, Apple’s then-newest iPhone foreshadowed the most significant design shift in the device’s history. With the iPhone X’s debut, Apple’s smartphone ditched its iconic home button so…
Design secrets: It’s all in the typeface
Fast Company’s creative director, Mike Schnaidt, breaks down the Manuka Slab typeface and explains why it was chosen for the summer issue of the print magazine. If you’re looking for a…
Gen Z protests in Nepal, sparked by a social media ban, have killed nearly 2 dozen and injured hundreds. Here’s what to know
Nepal’s prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, resigned on Tuesday after youth-led protests sparked by a government ban on social media in the Himalayan country left nearly two dozen people dead…
IPOs this week: Klarna, Legence, Gemini, and more join the growing list of stock listings to watch in 2025
Amid the uncertainty around tariffs earlier this year, some companies had delayed their plans to go public. But despite the typically sleepy end-of-summer season, the initial public…
The iPhone Air misses the point
Some say there are no new ideas. When it comes to the iPhone Air, maybe they are right. Announced today, the iPhone Air will debut on September 19 for $999. Its selling point? The iPhone…
Does Society Have Too Many Rules?
I live in a three-generation household. My wife and I, our son and daughter, and my in-laws share a single house in the Long Island suburbs. Our place is big, but crowded: all of us have…