100 men vs. 1 gorilla: The internet’s wildest debate yet
Pretend you and 99 peers had to duke it out against a gorilla. Would your squad emerge victorious? That debate has been dividing the internet over the past few days. The conversation…
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Duolingo doubles its language offerings with AI-built courses
Duolingo launched 148 new language classes that were built by generative AI, the company announced Wednesday. The move, which more than doubles it current language offering, comes as the…
Employers are spending more on GLP-1 drugs, but the ROI is already here
GLP-1 weight loss treatment can be pricey. But employers who cover the treatments could end up saving on employee medical expenses overall. The finding is according to a new analysis of…
Walmart has no plans to downsize in 2025, despite reports of 11 stores closing this year
No, it’s not April Fools’ Day, but despite some erroneous reports that Walmart will be closing at least 11 stores across multiple states in 2025, Walmart says it will not be closing any of…
This new app helps chronic latecomers stay on time
Every friend group has one person who’s always running late. If you can’t think of one, chances are you’re that friend. Now, a newly launched app called Lately is here to help you stay on…
What to know about the ‘revenge porn’ bill that’s headed to Trump’s desk for approval
Congress has overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of nonconsensual intimate imagery, sometimes called “revenge porn.” Known as…
Did you lose your wallet? AT&T wants to help you recover your ID cards and other important financial items
Fraud remains a huge issue, with reports increasing 25% between 2023 and 2024, according to recently released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That amounted to consumers…
Builders have the most unsold homes since 2009. These are the housing markets with deals
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Speaking to investors earlier this month, D.R. Horton CEO Paul…
Starbucks stock price is tumbling after the coffee giant shared ‘disappointing’ financial results. Here’s what to know
Shares in coffee giant Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) are down significantly in premarket trading this morning after the chain announced its Q2 2025 earnings results yesterday after…
The Download: stereotypes in AI models, and the new age of coding
How close are we to genuine “mind reading?” Technically speaking, neuroscientists have been able to read your mind for decades. It’s not easy, mind you. First, you must lie motionless…
Trump’s ideas to encourage a ‘baby boom’ won’t work. Here’s what will
As Americans are having fewer babies, the White House has been gathering ideas on what can be done to increase the birth rate. The New York Times reported that one of the ideas is a $5,000…
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Media experts on how Trump has hurt the free press in his first 100 days
With 100 days back in office, it’s fair to say that President Trump is leaving his mark. That hasn’t necessarily been a positive thing for the media or journalism, however, as the Trump…
The Miscalculations of COVID School Closures
On June 26, 2020, three months after the coronavirus pandemic had seized the United States, the American Academy of Pediatrics, which represents about sixty-seven thousand pediatric…
This data set helps researchers spot harmful stereotypes in LLMs
“I hope that people use as a diagnostic tool to identify where and how there might be issues in a model,” says Talat. “It’s a way of knowing what’s missing from a model, where we can’t be…
Trump’s first 100 days were marked by chaos. That’s unlikely to change
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term in office have been marked by whipsawing tariff policies; declarations that handicap his own goals; confusion as federal workers…
N.Y. wine country faces climate change challenges as winegrowers push sustainability
A decade ago, Scott Osborn would have eagerly told prospective vineyard owners looking to join the wine industry to “jump into it.” Now, his message is different. “You’re crazy,” said…
Influencers are being blamed for a rise in shark attacks
Influencers get a lot of stick these days. The latest thing they’re being blamed for: shark attacks. Scientists have noted a recent rise in shark attacks, and according to new research…
The case for AI optimism
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Effective communication: A key to amplifyings social impact
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual…
Why healthcare innovation needs more than AI
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual…
More companies are adopting ‘AI-first’ strategies. Here’s how it could impact the environment
As artificial intelligence gets smarter, a growing number of companies are increasing its implementation in their operations or more heavily promoting their own AI offerings. The buzzword…
The U.S. must ramp up domestic battery manufacturing
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Why writing with ChatGPT makes you sound like an American
No, this article was not written with AI. You know how you can tell? Because it’s got a bit of personality (mine), and even though it’s about artificial intelligence (arguably one of the…
“Hostile and political”: Jeff Bezos should have known Trump was always going to turn against Amazon
Consumers are only just starting to feel pain from Trump’s Liberation Day tariff spree. Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos, however, may be starting to feel something else from the…