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Richard Johnson Richard Johnson
Updated on June 11, 2026

How Google Zero Is Poised to Change the Internet — and the World Around It

Google’s embrace of AI-driven search will transform it from a gateway to the web into the final destination. What can we expect from the shift?

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Yvette Schmitter Yvette Schmitter
Updated on June 11, 2026

The Conversation About Claude Mythos Misses a Bigger Risk

Is Mythos a publicity play or a potentially seismic shift? Our expert weighs in.

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Yvette Schmitter Yvette Schmitter
Updated on June 08, 2026

What Is OpenAI Getting From the OpenClaw Deal?

Peter Steinberger’s recent move to OpenAI tells us a lot about the state of agentic AI development. Our expert breaks it down.

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Ray Chohan Ray Chohan
Updated on June 08, 2026

The AI Age Isn’t About Human vs. Machine. It’s About Sustainability vs. Collapse.

AI can unlock new levels of productivity, but only if you model for your employees that rest and recovery is crucial.

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Eric Ries Eric Ries
Updated on June 02, 2026

AI-Generated Code Is Creating a New Kind of Safety Risk

The danger of AI coding tools isn’t producing bad code. It’s the false confidence they instill.

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Richard Johnson Richard Johnson
Updated on May 27, 2026

What SpaceX’s IPO Signals for the Future of Work

SpaceX has officially filed the paperwork for an IPO. Let’s take a closer look to see what it might signal for the future of the economy.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on May 18, 2026

56 Companies That Prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility

These companies are proactively working to make a positive impact on society.

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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on May 07, 2026

9 Companies That Give In-Kind Donations

These companies give in-kind donations to nonprofits in the form of food, airline miles and other non-monetary contributions.

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Avi Chai Outmezguine Avi Chai Outmezguine
Updated on April 09, 2026

Is Tech Facing Its Big Tobacco Moment?

The verdicts against Meta and Google indicate a shift in how much responsibility the public expects tech companies to take for their products’ effects. What can we expect next?

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Natalie Boll Natalie Boll
Updated on April 09, 2026

After the Meta Verdict, What Should Social Media Look Like?

Social media has traditionally treated attention as currency, but the recent Meta verdict shows that model won’t last forever. To have a sustainable future, these companies have to prioritize safety over engagement.

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