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This wind-powered cargo ship cuts emission by 90%—and makes deliveries faster
The sleek new vessel cuts emissions by 99% compared to air freight, and 90% compared to container ships.
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
Nobody wants to be the boss anymore. Here’s why, in just 7 words
New research shows only 30% of workers want to become managers. Here’s why, and what your organization can do about it.
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
All of My Employees Are AI Agents, and So Are My Executives
Sam Altman says the one-person billion-dollar company is coming. Maybe I could be that person—if only I could get my colleagues to shut up and stop lying. Thanks Kimberly!
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
What will COP30 mean for climate action?
Brookings experts weigh in
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
You May Already Be Bailing Out the AI Business
Washington is treating the industry as if it’s too big to fail, even as the market sends lukewarm signals. Perhaps related
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
‘Having It All’ Review: Work Versus Family, Again
Books like ‘Lean In’ encouraged women to privilege career advancement over family. But did the result put some on a road to burnout?
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Nov 12, 20251 min read
The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
America holds a sizable lead, but China is working to tip the scales with a sweeping countrywide push, betting ‘swarms beat the titan’ Related Related 2 Related 3 Related 4 Related 5 Related 6 Related 7
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Nov 12, 20251 min read
Why Following Your Dreams Isn’t Enough
Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, Huggy Rao says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed or fail. His research finds that visionaries often flounder not because they lack passion, but because they forget to take into account the planning, preparation and precision that is needed for real success. This week, we’ll examine how this problem shapes not just indi
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Nov 12, 20251 min read
The fantastical roots of “scientific racism”
WHY ELON MUSK NEEDS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TO BE RACIST
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
How Did We Get a 40-Hour Workweek and Has It Had Its Day?
The eight-hour workday has its roots in the 1860s. But it didn’t catch on for many decades after that. Quick Summary The 40-hour workweek, established by the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act, became a benchmark after decades of labor activism. A 2025 Gallup poll shows 40% of full-time employees work 40 hours, while 38% work 41-59 hours, and 15% work over 60 hours. Companies experimenting with a four-day workweek reported improved employee retention, with resignations falling fro
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
How Inventors Find Inspiration in Evolution
Soft batteries and water-walking robots are among the many creations made possible by studying animals and plants.
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
Innovation Despite the Silos
The winds of technological and geopolitical change have reached gale force and businesses everywhere must adjust their course or risk sinking. Some changes, such as price adjustments, supply-chain moves, or new marketing approaches, require insight and agility. But others demand major redesigns of processes, strategy, or even business models: genuine transformations that depend on system-wide innovation.
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
A potential pitfall with agentic AI? Settling for the easy wins.
Companies are already putting AI agents to work, but much of their transformation potential is still untapped. Related
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Nov 11, 20251 min read
Four emotional intelligence attributes for turbulent times
When the world feels chaotic, emotionally intelligent leaders steady others.
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Nov 10, 20251 min read
Tech can come, and can go, in a flash...
iRobot Is in Trouble, but Roomba Is Already Dead
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Nov 9, 20251 min read
The Experience Gap:AI’s Imminent Impact on CX
New research finds the C-suite’s obsession with AI efficiency is costing businesses customers and significant market share. Here’s what you need to do now. (Paid Content)
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Nov 9, 20251 min read
Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying the agency is not realistically portraying the diversity of the country and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.
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Nov 8, 20251 min read
The Boss Has a Message: Use AI or You’re Fired
At companies big and small, employees have feared being replaced by AI. The new threat: Being replaced by someone who knows AI. Related Also related Quick Summary to first link above Companies like IgniteTech are cutting staff who resist AI adoption. Accenture has trained about 70% of its 779,000 staff in generative AI fundamentals. A Gallup survey indicates over 40% of US workers not using AI believe it cannot help their work, and 11% resist changing their methods.
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Nov 8, 20251 min read
The future of work is still human
Why we may be investing too much importance in the role of technology
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Nov 6, 20251 min read
Google places its first AI generated ad
The search giant becomes the biggest name yet to generate an ad entirely with its Veo 3 and other artificial-intelligence tools Related Quick Summary of first link above Google launched its first fully AI-generated advertisement, featuring a turkey who uses its AI search tool to escape Thanksgiving. The Google ad will run on television, in movie theaters, and on social and digital media, with a Christmas-themed ad to follow. Some AI-generated ads have been criticized for unse
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Nov 3, 20251 min read
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