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Enterprises can’t overlook security when embracing AI

There is widespread adoption of AI with little focus on cybersecurity, leaving companies at risk for data breaches and malicious activity.

Amara’s Law, coined by the American scientist and futurist Roy Amara, says humans “tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” If the first half of 2025 is anything to go by, in the AI era, the “runs” are getting shorter, and the effects of the technology will be larger than we’ve seen in a generation.

‘It’s officially hot commie summer’: Wall Street melts down on social media over Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win

Finance elites backed Cuomo, but NYC voters went left. Now the memes, meltdowns, and Miami escape plans are in full swing.

As Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night, one had to wonder: Has anyone checked on the finance bros?

3 Ways to encourage AI fluency at work

Becoming AI fluent requires the same commitment as learning a new language.

In my conversations with business leaders around the world, I consistently hear the same phrase to describe what they want to achieve for their workforce: AI fluency.

Trump supporters have a new daddy

Trump’s team is capitalizing on a viral moment with a $35 T-shirt featuring the president’s already ubiquitous mug shot.

Donald Trump is no stranger to selling unusual merch. The president has been known to slap his likeness on Bibles, guitars, and gold-plated phones if it’ll bring in a bit of cash. Just last year, the Trump Organization’s licensing deals netted Trump tens of millions of dollars in profits. But today, Trump has outdone himself with what has to be his strangest piece of merch ever: a T-shirt emblazoned with his own mug shot and captioned DADDY (yes, in all caps).

Tesla’s robotaxi test launch in Austin is off to a bumpy start

Issues included entering the wrong lane, sudden braking, speeding, and driving over a curb.

A first public test of robotaxis by Tesla in Austin led to multiple traffic problems and driving issues, videos from company-selected riders showed over the first few days.

Anna Wintour to step down as Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years, ending an era of American fashion

Immortalized by her famous bob hairstyle, Wintour also helms the Met Gala, one of fashion’s most exclusive social events.

Anna Wintour, an icon in the fashion industry who has been at the helm of Vogue for nearly four decades, will be stepping down as editor-in-chief, according to a number of sources including Women’s Wear Daily and The Business of Fashion.

Intuit bets big on AI to boost efficiency and trust in QuickBooks

QuickBooks will soon feature agents for payments, accounting, finance, and customer insights.

When it comes to AI agents, the makers of QuickBooks are hoping that you’re “into it.”

KB Home’s housing market warning: Incentives might hide overpriced homes

Homebuyers risk finding themselves ‘upside down’ if they overpay for builder incentives, says KB Home COO Rob McGibney.

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Summer reminds us: Play is essential

For children, but also adults, play improves our physical and mental health and development.

At my house, there’s an ongoing countdown—my three daughters are eagerly ticking off the days until school’s out. They’re dreaming about camp, late nights outside, and long days filled with play. As a mom, I love their excitement and I know how important this time is for their health and physical development. I’m reminded at work that play shouldn’t be viewed as a luxury, but an essential.

Banking on equality: The journey to build first women’s bank

Vision, partnerships, and education all contribute to lifting up female entrepreneurs.

In 2019, I joined a group of entrepreneurial women with one bold goal: to create the only bank in the country strategically built to close the gender lending gap. That vision became First Women’s Bank.