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Horror is big business
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Dots get up in Muse’s business
OpenAI's answer to Muse arrived this week, and it looks a whole lot like Muse dressed up in a suit and tie. Dots is a business-first product - for now, at least - costing a minimum of $100 per month. And sure, you can make a cute little Dot character, just li…
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Tim Cook says ‘I’m not meddling’ in the new Apple CEO’s business
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO in September, handing over the top job to former hardware chief John Ternus and taking an executive chairman role. Cook's still a visible representative of the company, having been recently photographed attending a state din…
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Meta to Literally Every Business User: Nice Website You Got There
That's right: If a business uses Meta for any commercial purpose, Meta's new terms say it can do almost anything it wants with content from that business's website, like feeding it to Muse.
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Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close
Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox hi…
Leer másGemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold
Google's launching an "early experiment" feature on Pixel 11 that lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini, like making a reservation, checking if a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment. According to Google, you don't even need to sta…
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‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling off its Xbox business. The Information reported in June that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood had been considering spinning out Xbox, and then reported earlier this mont…
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The People of Utah vs. Kevin O’Leary
On the morning of May 11th, the celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and announced that he was under attack by Chinese agents. For weeks, he had been going on TV and posting online to tout his project, called Wonder Valley, after his nic…
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SpaceX says big AI growth fueled revenue jump
SpaceX announced revenues of $14.6 billion in its Q3 earnings on Tuesday, which it says was a growth of 161 percent year-over-year "fueled by our Super Intelligence (SI) segment and accelerated growth in Connectivity." While its Space division posted a $7 mil…
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Building a second-wave AI business
A very long rant, riffing on the opportunity for bootstrapped startups who seek to create value using AI. I wrote it a while ago, thought it was too long, but in arguing with an AI today (everyone needs a hobby) I realized it was worth sharing: Most AI succes…
Leer másStanford dean says AI labs are competing with universities for faculty: 'I won't lie, I worry about this'
The dean of Stanford's graduate business school, Sarah Soule, told Business Insider that AI labs are poaching faculty members.
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Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free
Meta's new terms appear to give it permission to crawl and scrape websites "associated" with the businesses that use its platforms - including online publishers, according to a report from Nieman Lab. The new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say M…
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CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get from government bonds. Last Tuesady Chamath "SPAC King" Palihapitiya noticed the di…
Leer másSmall business owners: We want to hear your AI stories
Keeping a small business afloat is no easy feat. That's why some small business owners have enlisted an extra pair of hands, or rather, code.
Leer másChatGPT's ads are a lot like San Francisco’s infamous billboards
ChatGPT ads skew heavily toward business software, and there are bright points for the business, according to a new report from the agency Graphite.
Leer másFrom gumball machines to AI stores: How an entrepreneur followed what's trending to build an 8-figure business
Mike Burnett has had a nearly three-decade run an entrepreneur and small business owner. He unpacks the secrets to business longevity.
Leer másMy sister and I started a small business reselling vintage items. Here's what everyone gets wrong about our business.
My sister and I dig through thrift stores and estate sales to find the best vintage items. We then list them on Etsy at a markup.
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Why Your Business Sometimes Needs an Uncomfortable Leap to Get ‘Unstuck’
When your business is "stuck" in neutral, sometimes you have to take an uncomfortable leap of faith to get your business moving again.
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Before You Launch Your Next Business, Ask These 4 Questions
Discover practical strategies for vertical integration, strategic expansion and scaling businesses that work together to increase profitability and long-term value.
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She Designed Meta’s New AI Logo. Then Came the Hate
Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.
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If you have the scratch, they have the scares
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
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The Growth Opportunity Most Businesses Are Missing After 5 p.m.
Better availability isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a sparkly tool in your business-growth kit. Learn what better availability means for your business, and how to achieve it.
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The Business Case for Slowing Down When Everyone Is Rushing
As AI accelerates the pace of business, leaders are under pressure to keep up. Here's why pausing to think may be one of the most productive things business leaders can do.
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Professor Calls To Abolish Business Schools For Failing Society
joshuark writes: Professor Christopher Marquis makes a provocative argument about business schools: "We need to abolish them." A 20-year business educator at Harvard, Cornell and Cambridge, Marquis argues in The New York Times and on LinkedIn that MBA program…
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Want to Work for the Rich? First, Agree to One Condition.
Confidentiality agreements aren’t just for business deals anymore.
Leer másShare your elder care costs with Business Insider
Business Insider is inviting readers to share their stories with reporters to help us assemble a comprehensive look at these costs.
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This Self-Described ‘Arrogant’ Leader Bought 6 Businesses for $3 Million and Lost Them All. Here’s What She Learned and How She Got Back on Track.
The experience fundamentally changed the way she thought about business.
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Scaling a Service Business? Don’t Let This Overlooked Risk Scale With It.
As your service business grows, so does your driving exposure.
Leer másLyft starts a business travel brand, escalating Uber rivalry
Lyft starts Alcove, for business travel, integrating TBR Global Chauffeuring, as it competes with Uber's Elite in the lucrative travel sector.
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Unexpected Accidents Can Cost Your Business More Than You Think. Here’s How to Limit the Damage and Recover Quickly.
Here's how legal preparedness can help your business recover from unexpected accidents.
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Your Business Model Should Be Built to Absorb Change. Here’s What That Requires.
Your business model needs to be able to adapt when your assumptions are wrong.
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Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Take Blind Risks. Here’s the 3-Question Framework I Use Before Every Big Decision.
Learn a practical decision-making framework for evaluating business risks, minimizing downside and making confident leadership decisions in uncertain environments
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These Cats and Dogs Have the Best Job Ever: Taste-Testing Pet Food for a $17 Billion Industry
At a Royal Canin research center in France, hundreds of cats and dogs gobble kibble for science and business.
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How Small Businesses Win Loyalty One Small Interaction at a Time
In small business, every customer interaction is a marketing opportunity. Here's how to win the entrepreneurial "room" every time.
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AI Is Now the Top Reason for Layoffs. For Some Workers, It’s Also a Path to Starting a Business.
The tools taking jobs may also be the best way to build a business of your own.
Leer másThese are the world's best airlines for flying business-class, ranked by passengers. See the full list.
The aviation rating company Skytrax surveyed travelers to determine the best business-class airlines.
Leer másKnow a rising star in robotics? We want to hear from you.
Business Insider is looking for the up-and-coming people shaping the future of robotics.
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He’s Doing $3 Million In Revenue. Here’s His Key to Winning Government Contracts.
Working with the federal government can transform your business. Here's how to make it happen.
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The New Non-Negotiable for Small Businesses? Knowing Your Cyber Risk. Here’s Where to Begin.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SMEs must protect their business to propel their dreams.
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These Plumbing Pros Are Using a ‘Jackpot’ Strategy to Fix Your Boring Bathroom. Their Colorful Business Made $3.9 Million Last Year.
Benjamin Fix and Greg Reinecker started a business to appeal to the next generation.
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5 Founders Under 30 Share the Best Advice They’ve Followed — And What They’re Glad They Ignored
Maverick NEXT members explain why what others call inexperience might be your biggest advantage in business.
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The AI Boom Is Creating a New Energy Supply Chain — and a Major Business Opportunity for Founders
The AI Energy Crisis Is Creating a Business Opportunity Most Founders Haven't Noticed Yet
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Jury finds Arm guilty in licensing breach, Qualcomm awarded just $2 in total
A jury sided with Qualcomm over its allegations that Arm breached a licensing agreement and "interfered" with its business relations in 2024.
Leer másCondé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is leaving to run toy giant Mattel. Read his memo to staffers.
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is stepping down, according to a memo sent on Wednesday and viewed by Business Insider.
Leer másRevealed: Some of the Oracle cloud roles hit hardest in layoffs
Business Insider obtained a previously unreported document showing the scale and scope of the cuts at Oracle's cloud infrastructure division.
Leer másThe advice immigration attorneys have for Microsoft workers worried about their green cards
Business Insider spoke to eight immigration attorneys on Thursday in the wake of the Trump administration's announcement.
Leer másWe asked our Gen Z and millennial reporters and editors about AI agents. Here's where they split.
Business Insider's Economy team weighs in on AI agents: Our Gen Zers are skeptical, while millennials see promise with caution.
Leer másGen Alpha founders are already pitching VCs. Here's what investors want them to know.
Five venture capitalists told Business Insider their tips for Gen Alpha founders. They discussed AI, social media, and college.
Leer másCathay Pacific's $19 billion upgrade includes new premium economy and business-class seats. I got a sneak peak — take a look.
Cathay Pacific is rolling out new premium economy and business-class seats on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
Leer másThe next big question for AI agents is how they'll make money, Goldman says
AI agents are Silicon Valley's latest obsession, and Goldman Sachs says ads and subscriptions could become their biggest business model.
Leer más17 tech executives reveal how AI agents are changing work and hiring
Tech leaders from Zoom, Figma, ServiceNow, and more reveal how AI agents are reshaping work, hiring, and the software business.
Leer másBritish Airways is launching the world's largest business-class cabin on its Airbus A380s. Take a look inside.
British Airways unveiled its cabin designs for its retrofitted Airbus A380s, including 106 business-class suites spanning the upper deck.
Leer másThe 'Silicon Valley and Wall Street big sisters' are leveling up their media brand
The Tiger Sisters are joining Vox Media to turn their fast-growing business podcast into a bigger media company.
Leer másOpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns as the team's upheaval mounts
David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company, a spokesperson told Business Insider.
Leer másUber delivery workers will pick up bigger restaurant orders as it enters catering
Uber plans a $2.3 billion acquisition of ezCater to expand into catering, offering large order delivery for business events.
Leer másUkraine’s ex-defense minister unveiled a new interceptor built for Russia's fastest drones. He wants AI to help fly it.
Mykhailo Fedorov told Business Insider that he plans to make the new interceptor drone autonomous by integrating artificial intelligence.
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Custom Cards and Check Splitting From Receipts Have Arrived for iOS 27 Wallet
Creating a Wallet card from a physical business card or scanning a receipt to split the bill are highlights of the new features.
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The CFO’s Role Is Bigger Than Finance. Here’s How They Can Add Value Across the Business.
The Chief Financial Officer's role is to make the business work better, including finance, operations and strategy.
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The Humble PB&J Sandwich Is Sparking a Food Fight Among Snack Giants and Startups
Smucker's Uncrustables proved the classic sandwich can be a $1 billion business. Now everyone wants a bite.
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I Help Businesses Get Recommended By Chatbots. Here’s How It Really Works.
Customers are increasingly asking AI to give them business recommendations. Here's how to make sure you're on their shortlist.
Leer másYes, you are waiting longer for Uber rides, a new study says
Uber wait times and costs increase as study by Columbia Business School shows a 19% rise in delays and 53% hike in per-mile charges.
Leer másThis CEO wants to challenge Tesla's charging dominance. He's teaching dealerships how to make the EV pitch.
The EV fast-charging company has doubled its number of stations this year. Its CEO tells Business Insider it will roll out new dealer EV training.
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Carrier filtering is blocking legitimate SMS. The operators getting through are doing three things differently
A business registers its number, writes a plain appointment reminder and sends it. The text never arrives. Nothing bounces back. Somewhere between the sender and the phone, a filter simply drops it. US carriers filter business text messaging for three main re…
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The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’
Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?
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Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
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My Peers Confronted Me About Being a Workaholic. These 5 Changes Helped Me Build and Sell Companies With Less Stress.
Seven hard-earned lessons can help entrepreneurs manage burnout, protect their identity and finances, build stronger support systems and create a successful life beyond the business.
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Before You Hire a Marketing Agency, Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake
Agencies are good at delivering what's measurable, but what's easy to measure and what moves your business forward are two different things.
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Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal worker penalty 'go away'
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
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Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risks in its own IPO filing
As Anthropic gears up for its greatly anticipated public debut, a preview of the company's IPO filing reportedly details its mounting losses, leadership proposals to retain power, and how its AI development plans could "further increase the risk that our mode…
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When Growth Stalls, I Don’t Increase the Marketing Budget. I Reset the Business — Here’s How
A plateau usually means your business has outgrown its operating model, and this four-week reset helps you find and fix the weak spots before you invest in growth again.
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This Overlooked Infrastructure Problem Can Break a Growing Business. Here’s How to Prevent It.
Here's what happens when growth outpaces the systems built to support it.
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The 4 Blind Spots That Quietly Cost Business Owners the Most
Blind spots are a natural consequence of building something complex while standing at its center; get to know yours to open up your options.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Boss Hopes GTA 6 Is Big Hit So Studios And Publishers Feel More Confident Charging More
Warhorse co-founder says higher game prices are 'necessary for this business to survive'
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The SaaSpocalypse that wasn’t, with Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes
Today, I’m talking with Mike Cannon-Brookes, who is cofounder and CEO of Atlassian. Atlassian is one of those companies that every other company runs on — it makes important platform tools like Jira and Trello that allow people to organize and manage big tea…
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Nvidia’s comms chief leaves after four months, Business Insider reports
Anna Soellner, who ran corporate communications at Nvidia, has left after about four months, Geoff Weiss reported for Business Insider. Soellner joined the chipmaker around June, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her boss was Mylene Mangalindan, who leads th…
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AI can’t fix a business system with broken processes
I have come to believe that one of the biggest misconceptions about AI is also one of the most expensive: the idea that technology can repair a business that has never streamlined how its processes actually work. AI can accelerate an operation, automate repet…
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‘We’ve Heard You’: Meta Tweaks Controversial Website-Scraping Terms Slightly
Still, it appears Meta will be gobbling up plenty of data.
Leer másI felt unfulfilled as a stay-at-home mom. Now I run a travel business from my bedroom and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Nicola Lewis dreamed of being a parent. She became a stay-at-home mom, but felt unfulfilled professionally. She launched an online travel business.
Leer másHow 3 small business owners are — and aren’t — using AI to nail their marketing campaigns
Small business owners shared how they actually use AI to build and sustain a marketing strategy, as well as where it falls short.
Leer másMeta's Muse is already pulling one CEO's purchases away from Amazon
Leif Abraham, Public's co-CEO, told Business Insider he wants vintage wines and fancy Levi's jeans. Meta's Muse AI agent buys them for him.
Leer másBusiness class seemed out of reach for my family of 4 — until we found an easier way to find the right deals
The tool PointsYeah helped us find the best business class and flight upgrades to book with credit-card points. My family saved over $12,000.
Leer másWhy VCs are funding a concert business as a hedge against AI
As most VCs pour billions into AI startups, a select few are making a counterbet on a traditionally low-tech business: Concerts.
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