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Emma Grede is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind size-inclusive fashion brand Good American and shapewear line Skims—some of the Kardashian family’s most successful business ventures. (Grede co-founded the brands with Khloé and Kim, respectively.) In a recent Bloomberg podcast, Grede shared her staunch take on the pitfalls of remote work.

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has penetrated every aspect of the hiring process—even the elements that should necessitate a human touch, like conducting job interviews. The vast majority of companies already rely on AI to sift through applications and résumés, but many of them are now also using it for screening calls and initial interviews. 

An opportunity for more Americans to save for their retirement may be on the way. 

Chipotle has been tweaking its recipe to lure diners back, and in the first quarter of the year, it appears to be working.

When browsing social media, it’s sometimes hard to discern reality from AI. Is a video of bunnies jumping on a trampoline at night real life? Probably not. But while some of us are stuck trying to figure out the authenticity of visual content, Spotify is jumping ahead to help users know if who they are listening to is actually human.

Ask any C-suite leader if AI is a priority in their organization. The answer is yes.

First TACO, and now NACHO. The acronyms created for a snappy way to denigrate President Trump’s actions are starting to sound like a menu.

McDonald’s’ latest menu drop is making a Mormon treat mainstream.

On Tuesday, April 28, McDonald’s officially announced six new beverages coming to its menu on May 6. That includes three “crafted sodas”—Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream, and Dirty Dr Pepper—which combine sodas with flavored syrups and cold foam. 

The drinks make McDonald’s the latest franchise to embrace the concept of “dirty soda,” or soda with mixed-in flavors and creams. But dirty soda is more than just a viral food trend... Читать дальше...

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In a previous piece, I argued that large language models are not enterprise architecture. The response was clear: that argument is hard to dismiss. The harder question is what comes next: “if not this, then what?” 

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here.

Every year, the Beverage Testing Institute convenes a blind tasting panel to evaluate thousands of American whiskeys, judging each bottle anonymously to determine which truly stand above the rest. Without the influence of brand reputation or marketing hype, the process has become a respected benchmark in the spirits industry.

Information is a commodity. The real challenge is establishing trust in today’s world of content overload and automated answers. How can you tell who, among an array of self-proclaimed experts, really understands a topic? And more importantly, how can you instill that trust in others?

If I had to name my Mount Rushmore of brands seen as quintessentially American around the globe, it would probably be Levi’s, Harley-Davidson, McDonald’s, and Budweiser. 

A recent Washington Post investigation described something called “degree hacking”—students racing through accredited online bachelor’s and master’s programs in weeks rather than years. One woman earned both degrees in 2024 for a combined cost of just over $4,000. Another completed 16 college courses in 22 days. A cottage industry of YouTube coaches and $1,500 consulting packages has sprung up to help people game the system.

Electric bills are rising in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just like in other cities. But a new city program is starting to install city-owned solar panels and batteries at homes, a move that could save some residents hundreds a year. The first projects are underway now.

The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.

The tax accountant said he “got the same high” on those platforms that he got from gambling. “That was how I relapsed — with Kalshi and Polymarket. I lost a bunch of money.”

The rapid growth of prediction markets has sparked a high-stakes debate that is playing out in courts and legislatures all over the country. Operators of those companies believe they should be regulated like the stock... Читать дальше...

In this political climate, corporate sustainability initiatives are not always a popular topic of conversation. But even though they are less visible, with companies greenhushing, sustainability commitments and actions are continuing—and in some cases growing. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members how their approaches to sustainability have changed in the last year. Six leaders shared positive changes and thoughtful tactics their companies were taking. Some efforts are internal, some are external. Читать дальше...

It’s not just you. Workplace stress is at a breaking point and starting to manifest in some alarming ways. Overstressed workers are now crying, having panic attacks, and even using substances to cope with work stress while on the job in strikingly high numbers.

A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion annually to insure their homes, autos and businesses — and it proposes federal guardrails so that a public beset by affordability pressures could see savings.

The analysis by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how insurers are paying out less on claims after an accident, natural disaster or other misfortune than they did decades ago. For every $1 collected in premiums... Читать дальше...

If you’re self-employed and spend any time on social media, you’ve seen the debate. One person swears you need a professional website from day one. Another says a logo is the first thing to invest in. Someone else is selling a $500 course that promises to “elevate your brand’s presence.” 

The next time you open Netflix’s app, it may look a lot more like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. That’s no accident: On April 29, the streaming service begins rolling out its biggest mobile redesign in years, with a major focus on vertical video.

Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time, to be determined,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk.

“I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public,” Powell said in remarks at a press conference after the Fed announced its... Читать дальше...

Yesterday, two of the biggest tech giants in the AI boom reported their latest earnings.

Plenty of brands use AI to talk to consumers. In other words, they’re tapping AI to generate customer service responses, automate interactions, and speed up outreach. But what they’re not doing is investing in the listening side of AI or leveraging into its vast capabilities here—i.e., using AI to better understand customer friction, synthesize feedback, spot patterns, or act on what people are saying.