‘It made me a little bit kinder’: How managers use AI to make decisions

AI is quickly moving beyond rote tasks and into the realm of bigger-picture decisions that once relied only on human judgment. As companies treat AI as a thinking partner, the technology also introduces new risks. But the efficiency gains are hard to ignore, and companies are going head first into adoption. “It’s very much likeContinueContinue reading “‘It made me a little bit kinder’: How managers use AI to make decisions”

The 18-to-24 demo is taking over LinkedIn

LinkedIn is often seen as the purview of recruiters and thought leaders. But the professional networking platform is quietly attracting a rather unexpected audience. According to recent data, 18- to 24-year-olds now make up 20.5% of its user base. That tracks, as college students and recent grads enter a cutthroat job market, eager to buildContinueContinue reading “The 18-to-24 demo is taking over LinkedIn”

Stretch fabric is nearly impossible to recycle—but this startup just made it simple

Stretch fabrics are notoriously hard to process. When your old leggings wear out, they will probably end up in a landfill—even if you try to drop them off for recycling. But a Manhattan startup has developed a new material that could finally make this corner of the apparel industry circular. “There’s a reason why billionsContinueContinue reading “Stretch fabric is nearly impossible to recycle—but this startup just made it simple”

Tom Freston’s new memoir shows how a ‘bebop lifestyle’ can lead to success

Tom Freston could easily fill a book with stories from the formative days of MTV and his celebrity encounters — Bono would merit a few chapters on his own. Ultimately, though, Freston feels that his life has a more valuable lesson to offer. His memoir, “Unplugged,” shows by example that trying to follow a straightContinueContinue reading “Tom Freston’s new memoir shows how a ‘bebop lifestyle’ can lead to success”

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