The agent boom is splitting the workforce in two
We’re only two months in, but 2026 is already shaping up to be the year of agents. The current surge began with Claude Code, which achieved critical mass over the holidays. That led to all
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The Block layoffs are just the beginning
Getty Images; BI In late 2022, when ChatGPT was first blowing everyone’s minds, Kenji didn’t really get it. Sure, it did some pretty cool things. But so had plenty of other generative AI models he’d
How the company behind Cinnabon can conquer the Ozempic era
GoTo Foods’ new CEO says the company, parent of brands like Cinnabon, is ready for the Ozempic era with wellness-focused menu innovations. GoTo Foods As more consumers turn to GLP-1 medications, food and restaurant brands
Tax Haven, USA: Mapping the tiny tax shelters scattered across America
dszc/Getty Images Toward the end of a long session at the high-ceilinged New Jersey Assembly Building in early May 1967, Assemblyman Vito Albanese rose to his feet and announced that someone had tried to bribe
Kalshi’s response to its $2.2 million Iran mess: More fine print
Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto via Getty Images Kalshi sparked outrage over how it handled bets tied to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. On Monday, it announced a proposed rule to quiet those
A rejected candidate keeps demanding to know why I didn’t hire him
Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. A reader asks: Last fall, I left a beloved
16 phrases to never use in a job interview—and what to say instead
Job interviews can trip up even the most qualified candidates with verbal landmines. In this article, we discuss specific phrases candidates should avoid using in interviews and more effective alternatives recommended by experts. Discover common
Why I take founders on a 3-mile hike before writing a check
My team often jokes about the “Vulcan Mind Meld.” They say I need to share a brain with a founder before we can write a check. They aren’t wrong, but the process isn’t science fiction.
Major US trade groups are pressing the Trump administration to distribute tariff refunds ‘en masse’
Donald Trump Mary Altaffer/AP Major trade groups in the US are trying to hasten tariff refunds to small businesses. They argue that the refunds are “existential” for small businesses and startups. The Supreme Court ruled
‘Take that break’: Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the power of quitting
U.S. figure skating champion Alysa Liu captivated audiences during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now, the young skater is offering some life advice. The 20-year-old won two gold medals in the recent Milan-Cortina games, charmed crowds
The State Department says it’s boosting flights across the Middle East to get Americans home. Here’s what to know.
US embassies in the Middle East are changing their language on helping Americans evacuate from the region. FADEL itani / AFP via Getty Images US embassies in the Middle East are telling US citizens that
The oil price spike won’t fix Russia’s strained finances, an analyst says
Higher oil prices typically boost President Vladimir Putin’s budget, which helps finance Russia’s war in Ukraine. Sergei Fadeichev/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Middle East conflict sends oil higher amid fears over Strait of Hormuz supply risks. Sanctions, discounts,
Is it time to update your career goals? (And if so, how?)
Every important endeavor in your life needs some kind of North Star to help you determine whether you’re succeeding. Fitness professionals recommend having an overarching goal when planning a workout regime. Similarly, it’s valuable to
Jensen Huang says a $100 billion investment in OpenAI is ‘probably not in the cards’
Jensen Huang says a $100 billion OpenAI investment is “probably not in the cards,” citing the AI startup’s move toward an IPO. Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images A $100 billion investment in OpenAI is unlikely,
Judge clears path for refunds on Trump’s tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled unlawful
A federal trade judge said he will be overseeing cases on refunds for US importers that paid Trump-era tariffs. Anna Barclay/Getty Images A Supreme Court ruling recently struck down President Donald Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. A
Systems design and the semantic revolution
When I was in high school in the 1990s, my physics teacher pulled me aside with a question he couldn’t shake: “How do they get every computer in the world to talk to every other computer?” He’d seen
My city was filling up with digital nomads, so I converted my family home into a business
Hana Nguyen converted part of her parents’ family home in Da Nang, Vietnam, into a coworking space. Duc Nguyen for BI When Hana Nguyen moved to Da Nang from a neighboring province, she’d never heard