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AI users are under no obligation to treat their chatbots like friends. Kindness doesn't win you any points with a computer, and a recent study from Penn State even found that being rude to ChatGPT yielded more accurate responses than politely worded ...

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services. The Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer, which does business under the John ...

As the trial date nears for a showdown between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company has sent a letter to the attorneys general in California and Delaware accusing Musk of "anti-competitive behavior." The letter, seen by both CNBC ...

What does it take to lead a meditation company without finding a moment's peace? David Ko spent years as CEO of Calm, one of the world's most recognized mental health and wellness apps, helping millions manage stress. Now he's stepping down. Ko ...

The robots are coming--and they'll need a good map to get around, whether they're delivering our packages, driving us around, or doing any of the myriad of other tasks robotic helpers may perform for us in the future. "Without spatial intelligence,

Few people would rally behind a campaign described as "we should control what other people can or can't build," or "let's block certain people from living near us." But that's exactly what comes from typical zoning, permitting, and development rules.

Effective leadership isn't just about giving orders--it's about truly hearing your team. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol believes that listening more and talking less is the most underrated skill a leader can have.

Multimedia and experiential brand Sunnie is turning over a new page with the announcement of its first zine, launching in Target stores and online on April 7. The limited edition, 50-page print issue will feature actress Kiernan Shipka on the cover.

Some leadership lessons only come the hard way. Brené Brown reflects on the skills she wishes she had built sooner--and why they matter more than ever.

Ginny Wright, CEO of beauty conglomerate Orveon Global--owner of BareMinerals and Laura Mercier--is no stranger to the beauty business. She spent much of her career rising through the ranks of L'Oreal, eventually becoming president of legacy skincare ...