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Social Security 2026 update: SSA is changing its data on millions of Americans. Here’s what that means for you
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it is combing the current Social Security Number (SSN) database, calling it the most comprehensive record “cleanup” in the agency’s 91-year history. “Accurate SSN records prevent fraud across federal programs and support the proper…
Thanks to AI, are we raising the first generation of kids who don’t have to figure things out?
Your teenager gets into a fight with her best friend. She’s hurt, upset, and doesn’t know what to do. Maybe in the past she would have spent the day replaying the argument, venting to another friend about the drama, practicing an apology in the bathroom mirror, or laboring over what to text. These…
The Dark Side of the Anthropic IPO: What Happens After You Become an Overnight Multi-Millionaire
Anthropic’s IPO is about to mint thousands of millionaires. It’s easy to envy them, but those who’ve been there say the experience is deeply unsettling.
Delta Just Replaced the Best Way to Get Customer Service With an AI Chatbot
Its latest push to get travelers to use its app is rubbing some Delta Air Lines customers the wrong way.
Why Stylists Might Want to Thank Serena Williams For This New Hair-Braiding Robot
After spending four days braiding her own hair, a Harvard engineer built HaloBraid, a robot that cuts salon appointment times down by up to 80 percent.
A Former Detective’s Startup Is Valued at Nearly $400 Million. It Still Hasn’t Shown Its Product
A former detective’s new venture has already earned the backing of some of Silicon Valley’s biggest investors.
SLT Built Its Fitness Business on the Megaformer. Now It’s Suing Its Maker for at Least $50 Million
Licensing agreements between the two companies date back to 2011. They’re now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle.
A budget airline just revealed a startling change in the cost of flying
Airfares for the cheapest U.S. airline jumped in price this year, but that hasn’t stopped fliers from booking. In its third-quarter earnings report published on Wednesday, Frontier Airlines revealed that its ticket prices have surged. The airline’s fare revenue per passenger jumped from $39.74 to…
Oracle Is Offering Small Businesses $12,000 a Year in Cloud Credits. Here’s How to Apply
Oracle and OpenAI are teaming up with an AI bundle geared towards SMBs.
Dads are finally taking more parental leave
There was a moment when it seemed like men—at least some of them—had started openly talking about the value of parental leave. Several years ago, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian wrote for Fast Company about taking four months of paternity leave. He argued it was crucial that men not only have…
Why Elon Musk’s $1 Billion Bet on Skydance Changes Everything, Turning Hollywood Into Big Tech Overnight
Paramount took on $80 billion in debt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The strategy to service it is built on generative AI, consolidation, and ads instead of making shows people want to watch.
Apple was always against touchscreen Macs. What changed?
Ever since Windows 8 paved the way for touchscreen laptops, Apple’s been against them. And the company’s leaders haven’t exactly been shy about making their feelings known. “It gives great demo, but after a short period of time you get fatigue,” Steve Jobs said in 2010 . “It’s ergonomically…
How to Scale Taste, According to Jonathan Adler and Denise Woodard
This episode explores how to grow a business built around taste without compromising the initial vision. Founders Jonathan Adler and Denise Woodard discuss how to scale taste without diluting it, and why democratizing your brand can be one of the most strategic moves you can make.
This map shows you which NYC restaurants are owned by private equity
For many consumers, “private equity” has become a four-letter word. Private equity firms have acquired the unpopular reputation of purchasing food establishments that then notoriously decline in quality, as new owners cut costs in search of new avenues to profit. They’ve also been criticized for…
He Turned a $300 Million Snapple Bet Into $1.45 Billion. Now He Wants to Rescue Wendy’s
Nelson Peltz says the burger chain needs significant investment and a multiyear turnaround. He is willing to bet $1.4 billion on it.
Apple Just Announced a MacBook Pro With a Delightful Touch of Nostalgia
Apple’s latest MacBook Pros are delightful in more ways than you might expect.
Your AI Rollout May Be Moving Too Fast for Employees. It Could Cost You $25.5 Million
A Deloitte study finds that leaders who outpace their people and skip modeling the change themselves put their return at risk.
22 Years of Data Found Entrepreneurs Had a 10 Percent Lower Risk of Death. It Came Down to 1 Factor
Researchers analyzed data from more than 27,000 Americans. They found that the longevity advantage was concentrated among a specific group of entrepreneurs.
Google’s AI Mode won’t say Biden won the 2020 election in the U.S. But in other countries, it’s a different story
Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election , a fact that Google Search’s built-in AI feature seemingly won’t tell you in the U.S. Ask the tool, officially called AI Mode, “Who won the 2020 United States election?” And it responds: “To review the official results and certified breakdowns of the…
Kalshi Is Sizing Up a $5 Trillion Compute Derivatives Market
The prediction market platform is eyeing a burgeoning market for financial contracts tied to AI computing power, but traditional exchanges could pose stiff competition.
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