Mark Zuckerberg recently suggested that AI chatbots could combat social isolation by serving as “friends” for people experiencing loneliness. He cited statistics that the average American has fewer than 3 friends but yearns for as
Parents used to be freaked out when kids were reading romance novels or Horatio Alger books. It seems quaint now, when so many parents (and teens!) are concerned about the effects of social media and
Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI Amazon’s “Bend the Curve” program removes “unproductive” listings from its online marketplace. The initiative aims to clean up inactive or poor-selling items, while still growing product selection. These moves help control
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, makes a keynote speech at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan Ann Wang/REUTERS Nvidia’s revenue climbs as token generation by AI giants like Microsoft surges. Tokens, the base unit for AI outputs,
Artificial intelligence has been the subject of unprecedented levels of investment and enthusiasm over the past three years, driven by a tide of hype that promises revolutionary transformation across every business function. Yet the gap
Middle manager cuts are spreading beyond Big Tech. Drazen_/Getty Images/iStockphoto Middle managers in Big Tech, and now at Walmart, have faced major layoffs. Recession fears and tariff uncertainty are driving companies to cut costs. The
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters tournament after blowing a big lead. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Tiger Global told investors in a recent letter that the firm is “intently focused on playing our game.” The $50
“I agree with much of what the administration does, but we have differences of opinion,” Elon Musk said of his time with the Trump administration. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images Elon Musk is
Several companies have tested the waters with bold AI declarations — only to backtrack once the backlash hit. Jay Yuno/Getty, Thitima Uthaiburom/Getty, Vankherson/Getty, J Studios/Getty, tioloco/Getty, ViewStock/Getty, Tyler Le/BI Behind closed doors, CEOs are saying
In her 20s, Priscilla Blossom dreamed of partying in Las Vegas — but by the time she made it there, she was a sober mom. Priscilla Blossom In her 20s, Priscilla Blossom had dreamed of
Ulta’s CEO said customers are willing to give up spending on other products to continue buying makeup. Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images Ulta Beauty’s revenue rose 4.5% in the first quarter, driven by strong beauty product sales.
Rhode Hailey Bieber’s Rhode was just sold to ELF Beauty for a billion dollars. Rhode, a skincare-makeup hybrid brand, sells just 10 products in minimalist packaging. From $18 affordable luxury products to a strong social
Serhii Nazarenko is an officer in the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega group, a special forces unit that initially handled counterterrorism and is now fighting Russia’s invasion. Both images courtesy of Serhii Nazarenko, left photo
Miscommunication, missed messages, forgotten requests—these are the hidden costs of doing business in real estate. In the real estate industry, manual data entry mistakes, such as misallocated expenses or incorrect financial reporting, can cost companies
Meta sees an uptick in online harassment and graphic content in the first quarter of 2025. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Meta reported a rise in online harassment and graphic content in
If you break your arm, you get a cast. If your cholesterol is high, you get a prescription. But what happens when what ails you is mental, behavioral, or emotional in nature? Too often, the
“We found that digital really enhances the speed of checkout,” Costco CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday. Scott Olson/Getty Images Costco CEO Ron Vachris hinted at several tech improvements to speed up checkout at warehouses. “We’ve
Sean “Diddy” Combs listens from the defense table at his sex-trafficking and racketeering trial as one of his former employees, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” describing a series of sexual attacks she said she suffered
For many generations, menopause was a taboo topic. Despite 6,000 women reaching menopause in the U.S. each day, this pivotal stage in a woman’s life has been sidelined and neglected in the broader healthcare landscape.
Zach Vibidor cofounded Octave and just raised a seed funding round. Zach Vidibor/Octave Octave raised $5.5 million to expand its AI-powered marketing platform. The startup aims to improve marketing and sales software with AI in