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AI Can (Mostly) Outperform Human CEOs Generative AI has demonstrated the potential to significantly outperform human CEOs in strategic decision-making by excelling in data-driven tasks like product design and market optimization. In an experiment simulating the automotive industry, AI models outpaced human participants in market share and profitability but faltered in handling unpredictable disruptions, leading to faster dismissals by virtual boards. While AI’s ability to analyze complex data sets and iterate rapidly could revolutionize corporate strategy, it lacks the intuition and foresight required to navigate black swan events. Rather than fully replacing human CEOs, AI is poised to augment leadership by enhancing data analysis and operational efficiency, leaving humans to focus on long-term vision, ethics, and adaptability in dynamic markets. The future of leadership will likely be a hybrid model where AI complements human decision-making.
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WorkWorkXenophobia and Hate Speech Are Spiking Heading Into the ElectionImmigrants are reporting harassment and false accusations in communities from Aurora, Colo., to Springfield, Ohio. Extreme rhetoric against migrants has been amplified by Republican politicians and commentators, while the Israel-Hamas war has given rise to increased Islamophobia and antisemitism, including from the left.
WorkTrump Still Can't Stop Talking About WomenTrump’s defenders say he was simply making a statement about Cheney’s past support for American involvement in overseas conflicts. But the episode seemed like yet another gift from Trump and his allies to Democrats — making the final countdown to the election feel like an Advent calendar with a sexist, violent or otherwise politically dubious remark behind each door. Work
WorkUnited Airlines stock has been on a tear“United is reaping the benefits of the prudent investments it has made across the business over the last several years,” he wrote. “With momentum in corporate traffic, the RASM benefit from maturating international capacity, and domestic share gains from industry laggards poised to continue, we feel confident that margins keep moving higher.” WorkThey Barter and Trade in Rural America. How Will They Vote?Bergholz is a rural town with a population of fewer than 600. For centuries, rural communities like Bergholz have operated in cashless barter systems built on mutual trust and neighborly relationships — a culture of self-sufficiency that has also shaped political views toward a kind of bootstrap conservatism.
WorkGreg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85Hildebrandt also fought for freedom with his artistic gifts. After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he contributed illustrations for Operation USA’s benefit anthology comic book series. Profits were donated to Ukrainian refugee relief efforts. Explaining his decision, he wrote, “Any project that I can lend my art to that will thwart Putin is a project I will join with all my heart, soul and mind.” Work
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WorkWhen to sell your company? Look for these signals | TechCrunchWhen the time comes to sell, Thakker encourages founders to negotiate a deal that’s equitable not just for founders and investors, but their employees as well. “Let’s do right by employees,” he said. “Often, a big component of the acquisition is a retention package for all the employees. And inevitably, if you do that right, many of those employees come back, start a company, and you fund them the second and the third time. And the second and the third time, there are much better outcomes.” WorkNew funding rounds confirm that money attracts money | TechCrunchAI is often present in funding stories these days, but aggregate data adds more nuance to the picture. Of the nearly 240 mega-rounds into U.S. startups that Crunchbase tracked so far this year, 87 went to biotech and healthcare, placing this category ahead of pure AI, although crossovers are common — for instance, in AI-enabled drug discovery. Xaira Therapeutics is one example; it raised a $1 billion mega-round earlier this year.
WorkA new app launches to help keep voters informed for elections | TechCrunchLarman has other big plans for the app, too. He aims to build a networking component so that users will be able to directly ask questions to candidates running for office — he will start reaching out to representatives after the presidential election, just in time for the midterms. To boost engagement, Larman also hopes to add political quizzes that can then help give ballot recommendations and work with organizations and universities to reach even more voters. Work
WorkHow to build a company that can save the world and generate a profit | TechCrunchIf that all sounds like too much for startups to juggle, that maybe the mission part should fall to the wayside while they master the basics, Suh said that sort of ambition is actually a sign that the companies are on the right track. “They almost have to bite more than they can chew, because without that boldness and vision, I think it will be difficult to really make an impact.” Work WorkBoeing slashes DEI department in latest staff shake-up“Nearly every worker in America knows what it’s like for a company to take too much and give too little,” Bryant said in the release. In securing this agreement, IAM Union members have won an opportunity to ratify a contract that would set a new standard for their industry.” WorkEngadget Podcast: Apple's M4 chip heads to the iMac, Mac mini and MacBook ProBen: You can find me online at, I don't know, just listen to your router and I might be whispering to you. Don't try to contact me. No, I'm just kidding. If you want to see my old tweets, find me on Twitter. Hey, Bellman H E Y B E L L M A N. Email us at podcast at Engadget. com. Leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe on anything that gets podcasts. WorkAmazon Prime 'free' games for November include Dishonored and Guardians of the GalaxyYou still have time to grab some of October's Prime Gaming freebies, such as A Plague Tale: Innocence and Death's Door. Meanwhile, the latest batch of games that you can stream on Luna's Prime Gaming channel in eligible countries include Jackbox Party Pack 7, Saints Row: The Third - Remastered, Moving Out, Endling - Extinction is Forever and Infinite Minigolf, alongside mainstays including Fortnite and XDefiant. WorkKamala Harris's Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Works To Get The Vote OutThe polls show that Black voters are overwhelmingly backing Harris, but some — especially men — are not matching the level of support that they had for Joe Biden four years ago. The most recent polls in Georgia show Mr. Trump with a slight edge in the state. Nationwide, Black, male voters increasingly are backing Mr. Trump, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll earlier this month. WorkThe Path to Control of Congress May Swerve Through Alabama“This year, it’s different — to know that I’m part of something that’s for the history books,” said Dr. Marcus Caster, one of the Black voters who first challenged the legitimacy of the former district map. “Going to the polls on Tuesday is just going to be historic, and it’s one that holds a lot of weight and value in my heart.” WorkDiwali Taught Me to Connect With My Indian Culture, and MyselfThere was one steadfast tradition, though. My dad would invite Ravi and me to his office. Dressed in a kurta, he lit candles and incense on his desk. Photos of his parents stood upright beside the flickering glow. Songs by classic Hindi singers like Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle played from a small boombox. WorkNicolle Wallace Calls on George W. Bush to Denounce TrumpMs. Wallace said she was delivering her call in the spirit of a lesson Mr. Bush had imparted to her: “Leave everything I know how to do in service of our democracy and freedoms — the things he taught us to cherish — on the field.” WorkWorkWorkWorkHalloween Parade Float in Pennsylvania Denounced as Racist for Harris Depiction“We do not share in the values represented by those participants, and we understand how it may have hurt or offended members of our community,” the department said in a statement on Facebook. The department added that it was committed to “ensuring that our future events celebrate the diversity and spirit of our community in a positive way.” WorkLarry Hogan, GOP Senate Candidate, Pitches Voters on Splitting Their TicketsThis is a classic permission structure ad: It allows voters who want to vote for Kamala Harris — or against Donald J. Trump — to feel good about voting for a Republican running for Senate. To that end, it presents Mr. Hogan as favoring abortion rights and with a record of bipartisanship, while suggesting that Alsobrooks would not govern in the same spirit. It also reminds Maryland voters that Mr. Hogan effectively put money in their pockets by lowering taxes and tolls. WorkWorkMcDonald's Ice Cream Machines May Get Quicker Fix After Copyright RulingSometimes, broken ice cream machines can be fixed through back channels without calling a technician. A company called Kytch sold programs that did just that for hundreds of franchisees. But in 2021, McDonald’s started sending notices warning franchisees that the technology could lead to worker injuries. WorkOfficial Transcript of Biden's Remarks on Trump and 'Garbage' Was Altered by White HouseRepublicans seized on the remark, saying Mr. Biden was insulting all Trump supporters. White House officials tried to clarify that Mr. Biden was talking about Mr. Hinchcliffe’s comments alone. Officials from the press office tried to reach out to the supervisor’s office, but moved ahead with the alteration without hearing back, according to the people familiar with the matter. WorkWorkWorkThe Fight for the House Majority Could Go Either Way in Tight ContestBut control of the House may ultimately come down to about nine competitive races in blue states on the East and West Coasts, where Republicans in liberal-leaning districts are attempting to stave off Democratic challenges and protect five seats in California and four in New York. WorkVideo: How Trump Is Trying to Win Gen Z MenYoung men in recent years have become more politically conservative. But will they vote? Kellen Browning, a New York Times reporter covering the 2024 election with a focus on Nevada and Arizona, discusses the Trump campaign’s efforts to court the group. WorkTrump Is Courting Apolitical Young Men. Will It Pay Off?If successful, the gambit would be, perhaps, an even more surprising version of the feat Mr. Trump pulled off in 2016, when he persuaded a significant number of white, working-class and low-propensity voters to vote Republican for the first time. Young men without college degrees represent a greater challenge because past trends suggest they are unlikely to vote in large numbers. Pollsters and strategists from both parties said they were skeptical that 2024 would be any different. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkBitcoin was flirting with a new record. Now it's watching and waiting for a high-stakes electionBitcoin’s reluctance is affecting the entire crypto market, leaving major cryptocurrencies seeming hesitant to make significant moves in either direction. Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently trading at $2,500, reflecting a slight dip of 0.6% over the past 24 hours. Additionally, popular memecoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIBA), known for their volatility, remained stable on Friday, with minor declines of 0.7% and 1%, respectively. WorkWorkAmazon is struggling to bring AI to AlexaOn Amazon’s third-quarter earnings call, Jassy said Amazon has a “very deep partnership with Nvidia” and plans to “be their lead partner on most of their new chips.” Production of the second version of Amazon’s training chips, Trainium, will start ramping up in the next few weeks, Jassy said. WorkStarbucks says it's making the menu simpler. But it won't say what's getting nixedThe company is shifting its marketing focus back to coffee quality and preparing for a redesign of its stores, along with increasing staffing and simplifying mobile ordering. It remains to be seen how that will pan out in the long-term. Niccol, who led successful turnarounds at Chipotle (CMG+5.06%) and Taco Bell (YUM+0.97%), plans to get Starbucks back to its roots — at least in the U.S. WorkApple has big AI ambitions. They might take a whileWedbush analysts led by Dan Ives, who have long argued in favor of an AI-driven upgrade “supercycle” for the iPhone, said the September quarter results left them feeling more confident that Apple Intelligence “will spark a multiyear upgrade cycle that will result in a supercycle and ultimately drive iPhone growth towards the high single digits.” WorkWorkWorkValue for Money Tsar linked to string of overspendsWhen it was put to Treasury minister Darren Jones that the OfVM salary would be worth £250,000 if he were full-time - significantly more than the prime minister is paid - he told LBC the "rate of return for the improvements... will be far, far greater". WorkThis Group Refuses to Stop Tracking DisinformationFour years ago, the center’s researchers were part of a larger coalition formed to debunk claims by President Donald J. Trump and others that the 2020 election was rigged. 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