AI hyperscalers need to restore trust—here’s how
It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that the market for artificial intelligence and its associated industries are over inflated. In 2025, just five hyperscalers—Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft,…
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What Taoism can teach us about learning in the age of AI
As our attention spans and cognitive abilities are increasingly damaged by digital overuse and AI-mediated shortcuts, the ability to focus deeply and learn something in depth is quickly…
Your employees aren’t disengaged. They’re fed up
Quiet quitting. Silent space-out. Faux focus. Call it what you want, a lot of today’s workers are going through the motions on the surface while quietly powering down beneath it. Nearly…
Get in shape at home with these 4 free apps and sites
Another year, another fresh start. And if you’re like me, that fresh start often comes with the best intentions of getting into shape. But then reality hits: It’s January, it’s cold, and…
Here’s why TikTok says vegans can eat bacon
If you’ve already given up on your 2026 rebrand because you couldn’t stick to your six gym sessions a week and no-sweet-treats resolutions, adopting a “vegan plus bacon” mindset may be the…
Apple just straight up robbed Google
A few weeks ago, my iPhone woke me up at 3:30 a.m. In a way, it was my fault. I’d technically set the alarm “for three thirty.” In another way, it was Siri’s fault. Apple’s AI assistant…
These new GRWM TikTok videos take on a charged political issue—not fashion
“Get ready with me as an absolute piece of shit ICE agent,” one such video begins, posted by comedian Adam Macias. These videos are comedic skits, rather than from the social media…
Is Trump’s obsession with Greenland an ‘excuse’? What’s really behind the bizarre land grab?
A political showdown over Greenland, and possibly a military one, is looking increasingly possible as President Donald Trump doubles down on his long-standing threat to take over Denmark’s…
Chris Cuomo makes a comeback to host SiriusXM’s morning talk show
Chris Cuomo is returning to SiriusXM, putting him on the air with morning and evening talk shows. He will host a two-hour weekday show centered on listener calls on the satellite radio…
What will define 2026, according to leaders in space, healthcare, and AI
Back in November, Fast Company and Johns Hopkins partnered for the first-ever World Changing Ideas Summit in Washington, DC, an event that convened leaders across business and academia to…
Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment drops as costs spike
Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year, new federal data shows, as expiring subsidies and other factors push health expenses too high for…
This group of women is leaving the labor force—again
During the pandemic, over two million women left the workforce, many of whom were forced to leave their jobs in the absence of reliable childcare. It took years for female workers to…
China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive
An indie app with only one function is currently all the rage in China. It’s called si le ma (死了吗), which translates literally to “Are You Dead Yet.” The app asks users to tap a button…
Governments around the world are considering bans on Grok’s app over AI sexual image scandal
As concerns grow over Grok’s ability to generate sexually explicit content without the subject’s consent, a number of countries are blocking access to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence…
Make AI a force for good in schools
Advancements in artificial intelligence are shaping nearly every facet of society, including education. Over the past few years, especially with the availability of large language models…
4 cybersecurity trends for business resilience in 2026
When I looked ahead to 2026, one issue jumped out in every conversation I had with business leaders: Resilience is buckling under pressure. The pace of change is no longer just fast—it is…
Melinda French Gates says everyone should read this book
In a recent interview with Wired, billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates made clear she is no friend of hustle culture and nonstop busyness. “My parents were countercultural. They…
U.S. carbon pollution rose in 2025. Here’s why
In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before,…
BBC plans on asking Florida court to toss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit
The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show. Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the…
The mortgage industry just crossed a line it’s avoided for years
If you’re crypto-rich and cash-poor, you might still have a shot at securing a home loan without having to sell off your assets. Starting next month, mortgage lender Newrez will let…
BitGo IPO: Date, BTGO share price for crypto firm’s closely watched NYSE public debut
2025 saw several successful public offerings, especially from companies operating in the AI, cryptocurrency, and fintech spaces. What many on Wall Street are anxious to know is whether the…
Why prediction markets may be bad for your wallet—and your mental health
Prediction markets are all the rage right now. Weekly trading volume on prediction platforms just surpassed $2 billion, and apps like Polymarket are being treated as the “next big thing”…
Fanatics goes all-in on entertainment
The convergence of brand work and entertainment is set to be making significant leaps and bounds this year as a result in a flurry of activity in 2025. Large brands of consequence have…
The Download: sodium-ion batteries and China’s bright tech future
1 Apple is teaming up with Google to give Siri an AI revamp That’s a giant win for Google, and a blow for OpenAI. (CNBC) 2 Trump wants Elon Musk to help break Iran’s internet blackout He’s…