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Is brain-rot TikTok cringe yet? The guy who started the trend says ‘almost’

A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video that stopped me in my tracks. It starred an animated frog, dressed in a wizard hat, robe, and pink nail polish, superimposed over a psychedelic background and speaking in a hypnotizing, ethereal voice. “It’s time to stop doing nothing, andContinueContinue reading “Is brain-rot TikTok cringe yet? The guy who started the trend says ‘almost’”

Why transparency is the new leadership currency—and how to master the skill

In a world where trust in institutions is at an all-time low and the pace of change is relentless, the most effective leaders are not those who hide behind polished press releases or corporate jargon. They are the ones who step forward with authentic stories—stories that reveal not just their vision, but their humility, values,ContinueContinue reading “Why transparency is the new leadership currency—and how to master the skill”

12 CEOs Share Bold Predictions for 2026

Market corrections, the rise of sovereign AI, the first AI-driven attack, and more. source https://www.inc.com/stephanie-mehta/12-ceos-share-bold-predictions-for-2026/91281220

This D.C. apartment complex heats residents’ showers with waste heat from a brewery downstairs

When someone takes a shower at a new apartment complex in Washington, D.C., the water is heated in part by a brewery downstairs. The mixed-use development—part of a larger new neighborhood called the Bridge District—is designed to be as sustainable as possible. That includes using waste heat from commercial tenants like the brewery to saveContinueContinue reading “This D.C. apartment complex heats residents’ showers with waste heat from a brewery downstairs”

Here’s what experts expect from AI in 2026

Artificial intelligence certainly didn’t debut in 2025, but it was the year it really started to hit the mainstream. ChatGPT, at the start of the year, had between 300 million and 400 million average weekly users. By October, that number had doubled. Meanwhile, usage of other AI systems, including Perplexity and Google’s Gemini, saw similarContinueContinue reading “Here’s what experts expect from AI in 2026”