Tech
Elon Musk throws more fuel on the racial fire burning down his X advertising revenue by weighing in on diversity debate about Black people’s intelligence
After endorsing antisemitic comments that sparked an advertiser exodus from X, the Tesla CEO asks “Do you want to fly in an airplane where they prioritized DEI hiring over your safety?”
January 11, 2024
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- Eye on AILawmakers declare war on deepfakes that threaten to upend this year’s presidential election
- Data SheetTech kicks off 2024 with a layoff bender as the industry braces for yet another ‘bumpy landing’
- Impact ReportDEI is dead. Long live DEI
- Fortune CryptoBitcoin goes public: What the ETF victory means and what comes next
- BroadsheetGoldman Sachs quietly ends diversity investment program after fulfilling $1 billion goal
- CHRO DailyCompanies are buckling up for a fight over DEI but their leadership is misaligned on the basics
Commentary
- A.I.Navigating AI skills: How organizations hire the right people to leverage generative AI
- lifestyleThe World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
- CongressJennifer Garner-Hamdi Ulukaya: ‘1 in 5 American kids may go to bed hungry tonight–and unprecedented attacks on the 50-year-old bipartisan WIC program could make the situation even worse’
- leadershipYale management professor: ‘Harvard’s board is guilty of 5 key failures. Here’s how to avoid repeating them’
- Asia2024 will be Asia’s time to shine–but a series of pivotal elections could change everything
- FinanceAmerica’s big banks are hiding behind racial equity to avoid new capital standards–but refuse to disclose the demographics of their small business lending
Topics
Environment
Inflation hotter than expected in December, signaling bumpy ride ahead in supposed soft landing for the economy
Pete Buttigieg says ‘electric vehicle revolution’ is here as White House scrambles to build nationwide charging network with $623 million grant program
The government just stripped a $7,500 credit from dozens of EV models and confusion reigns, leaving shoppers ‘playing the odds’
Finance
Perplexity AI’s challenge to Google hinges on something simple but tough—being the best
Former bank manager stands to scoop $637,000 settlement after being fired for using the N-word in an anti-racism class
As AI use accelerates, employees and C-suite leaders agree on managing potential risks: ‘It will take a relentless focus’
Health
Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is spawning. Its descendants are climbing the charts, as the global death toll mounts
The World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
Jennifer Garner-Hamdi Ulukaya: ‘1 in 5 American kids may go to bed hungry tonight–and unprecedented attacks on the 50-year-old bipartisan WIC program could make the situation even worse’
Leadership
Boeing under federal investigation for door blowout that ‘should have never happened and it cannot happen again’
Elon Musk throws more fuel on the racial fire burning down his X advertising revenue by weighing in on diversity debate about Black people’s intelligence
Companies are buckling up for a fight over DEI but their leadership is misaligned on the basics
Lifestyle
North Carolina couple sells everything they own to live in a van for 2 years
The $40 billion AI mania sprouts a tech incubator program in the unlikeliest place: Major League Soccer
MLS, Apple TV to make 8-part docuseries produced by ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ veterans
Personal Finance
With Trump’s tax cuts expiring, taxes could increase for most Americans after next year. Here’s how to plan ahead
No restaurants, clearance sales, or even groceries—No Spend January is the hot new trend that saves thousands for some
Bryan Johnson’s anti-aging Blueprint ‘basics’ are now officially available to the public for $333 a month—but you’ll need the right ‘vibe’ to join the ‘fun’
Politics
Elon Musk throws more fuel on the racial fire burning down his X advertising revenue by weighing in on diversity debate about Black people’s intelligence
Pete Buttigieg says ‘electric vehicle revolution’ is here as White House scrambles to build nationwide charging network with $623 million grant program
Jennifer Garner-Hamdi Ulukaya: ‘1 in 5 American kids may go to bed hungry tonight–and unprecedented attacks on the 50-year-old bipartisan WIC program could make the situation even worse’
Retail
The World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
Pete Buttigieg says ‘electric vehicle revolution’ is here as White House scrambles to build nationwide charging network with $623 million grant program
LVMH is fed up with fake goods being sold on TikTok—so it is in talks to join forces with the video platform to stop it
Success
Your pastor is burned out from the pandemic, too. Over half are thinking about leaving, survey says
WebMD’s parent company goes nuclear on return to office in an uncanny leaked video: ‘We need you ready and present, and we need it now’
Ex-Goldman Sachs recruiting head sues bank for $1.3m, claiming it pushed him so hard he developed a major depressive disorder and heart issues
Tech
Apple undergoes its biggest board shakeup in years as 2 longtime directors depart, including Al Gore
After AI-generated ‘George Carlin’ routine, late comedian’s daughter warns other entertainers: ‘They’re coming for you next’
eBay charged with stalking after employees sent cockroaches, spiders in the mail to a Massachusetts couple