Year: 2026

AI can turn a few sentences into pages of prose. Some employers have had enough.

AI can turn a few sentences into pages of prose. Some employers have had enough.

AI can turn a few sentences into pages of prose. Some employers have had enough.

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

SolStock/Getty Images AI-generated documents can waste time because they’re often bloated and confusing, some employers say. Their...

We opened a taco shop because Meta is building an AI data center nearby. Now 40% of our business is tied to it.

We opened a taco shop because Meta is building an AI data center nearby. Now 40% of our business is tied to it.

We opened a taco shop because Meta is building an AI data center nearby. Now 40% of our business is tied to it.

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

The Allen family in Rayville, Louisiana, owns Holy Tacos. Tim Allen Meta is building its largest AI...

Job applicants are hiding secret AI messages in their résumés

Job applicants are hiding secret AI messages in their résumés

Job applicants are hiding secret AI messages in their résumés

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Job seekers are hiding AI prompts in white text in their résumés to...

I got laid off from my corporate job, and it pushed me to pursue my dream of working at Spirit Halloween

I got laid off from my corporate job, and it pushed me to pursue my dream of working at Spirit Halloween

I got laid off from my corporate job, and it pushed me to pursue my dream of working at Spirit Halloween

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Maggie Bodner is a 28-year-old assistant manager at Spirit Halloween. Maggie Bodner Maggie Bodner was laid off...

I ran Palantir’s rotational program for forward-deployed engineering. Here’s what rivals get wrong about FDEs.

I ran Palantir’s rotational program for forward-deployed engineering. Here’s what rivals get wrong about FDEs.

I ran Palantir’s rotational program for forward-deployed engineering. Here’s what rivals get wrong about FDEs.

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Palantir alum Vinoo Ganesh said some companies were mistaking FDEs for “sales engineers.” Vinoo Ganesh Vinoo Ganesh...

5 myths about being a genius

5 myths about being a genius

5 myths about being a genius

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Below, Dr. Josh Turknett shares five key insights from his new book, The Genius and the Impostor:...

I lost my sight 5 years ago. Tesla’s Cybercab gave me a glimpse of regaining my independence.

I lost my sight 5 years ago. Tesla's Cybercab gave me a glimpse of regaining my independence.

I lost my sight 5 years ago. Tesla’s Cybercab gave me a glimpse of regaining my independence.

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Gary Moss, right, who is blind, took his first ride in a driverless Tesla Cybercab with his...

They were getting closer to student-loan forgiveness. Then their progress was stripped away.

They were getting closer to student-loan forgiveness. Then their progress was stripped away.

They were getting closer to student-loan forgiveness. Then their progress was stripped away.

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Some student-loan borrowers lost payments toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI...

Do this before you follow a successful person’s advice

Do this before you follow a successful person’s advice

Do this before you follow a successful person’s advice

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

Successful people love to share their stories—as they should. Their paths to conventional success involve overcoming challenges...

The most powerful network is a diverse one

The most powerful network is a diverse one

The most powerful network is a diverse one

Nermeen Nabil September 6, 2026

We know a strong network is important, and good professional relationships are critical for career building. But...

OpenAI says it will change how it informs the public when its AI agents go off the rails

OpenAI says it will change how it informs the public when its AI agents go off the rails

OpenAI says it will change how it informs the public when its AI agents go off the rails

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

OpenAI said on Saturday that it would improve its disclosure of instances of rogue agents. Sean Rayford/Getty...

I stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home for the first time, and 10 surprises left me thinking I could live in one

I stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home for the first time, and 10 surprises left me thinking I could live in one

I stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home for the first time, and 10 surprises left me thinking I could live in one

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

The reporter stayed in a tiny home for two nights and was surprised by how spacious and...

My husband and I both survived strokes. At 69, I’m still working full time and caring for him.

My husband and I both survived strokes. At 69, I'm still working full time and caring for him.

My husband and I both survived strokes. At 69, I’m still working full time and caring for him.

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

Carla Bacon has been caring for her husband recovering from a stroke. Carla Bacon Carla Bacon, 69,...

I’m a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder. I'm a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder.

I'm a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder.

I’m a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder.

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

Paddy Pimblett is a dad of twins. Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Paddy Pimblett is a UFC fighter and...

I tried chicken nuggets from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

I tried chicken nuggets from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

I tried chicken nuggets from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

I tried chicken nuggets from six fast-food chains. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I compared chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A,...

US soldiers stormed a desert city in preparation for a high-tech war against a top foe. Here’s how it went.

US soldiers stormed a desert city in preparation for a high-tech war against a top foe. Here's how it went.

US soldiers stormed a desert city in preparation for a high-tech war against a top foe. Here’s how it went.

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

Soldiers have regularly used this hot desert city as a training site and sandbox for testing new...

I was the PTA mom who did everything. Then I decided my son needed me more.

I was the PTA mom who did everything. Then I decided my son needed me more.

I was the PTA mom who did everything. Then I decided my son needed me more.

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

The author said she spent years volunteering at her son’s schools; now she’s showing up for him...

My husband and I run a large business while raising 3 kids. We don’t believe in work-life balance, but ‘radical prioritization.’

My husband and I run a large business while raising 3 kids. We don't believe in work-life balance, but 'radical prioritization.'

My husband and I run a large business while raising 3 kids. We don’t believe in work-life balance, but ‘radical prioritization.’

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

The author (right) runs a business with her husband. Courtesy of Elaine Shi My husband and I...

I’m dating a founder and it feels like a relationship on steroids. I’ve had to take a backseat to my dreams— but with the right person, it’s worth it.

I’m dating a founder and it feels like a relationship on steroids. I’ve had to take a backseat to my dreams— but with the right person, it’s worth it.

I’m dating a founder and it feels like a relationship on steroids. I’ve had to take a backseat to my dreams— but with the right person, it’s worth it.

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

Maria Diaz Valdez and her partner Emil. Maria Diaz Valdez Maria Diaz Valdez has been dating her...

Meet the 52 women competing to be the next Miss America

Meet the 52 women competing to be the next Miss America

Meet the 52 women competing to be the next Miss America

Nermeen Nabil September 5, 2026

Contestants for the coming Miss America pageant. Courtesy of Miss America IP, INC. The next Miss America...