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Gen Z is over-relying on AI at work—and it could cost them their careers

Half of workers today say they’re relying on AI too heavily, according to a new study from software firm GoTo and Workplace Intelligence.

By Jake AngeloMay 19, 2026
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We studied 6,000 executives and found the real reason 70% of transformations fail
By Julia Dhar, Kristy R. Ellmer and Philip JamesonMay 19, 2026
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College students are booing commencement speakers celebrating AI, but the wave of hate hasn’t stopped them from using it to cheat on their exams
By Sasha RogelbergMay 19, 2026
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Billionaire Ken Griffin used to dismiss AI as ‘garbage.’ Here’s why he changed his mind—and why he’s ‘depressed’
By Nick LichtenbergMay 18, 2026
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Employers are quietly pausing 401(k) matches again. The last time this happened was the 2008 recession and Covid
Employers are quietly pausing 401(k) matches again. The last time this happened was the 2008 recession and Covid
By Courtney Vinopal and HR BrewMay 18, 2026
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‘Change the World’ idealism is dying in Silicon Valley. We’ll miss it when it’s gone
Commentary‘Change the World’ idealism is dying in Silicon Valley. We’ll miss it when it’s gone
By Jonathan WeberMay 19, 2026
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By Sheryl EstradaMay 19, 2026
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Big TechParag Agrawal’s AI startup wants to pay publishers when AI agents use their work
By Beatrice NolanMay 19, 2026
Don’t hold your breath for the great AI job reshuffle, says Goldman Sachs—there’s little evidence of ‘too many coders and not enough plumbers’
InvestingDon’t hold your breath for the great AI job reshuffle, says Goldman Sachs—there’s little evidence of ‘too many coders and not enough plumbers’
By Eleanor PringleMay 19, 2026
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AIDeepSeek and China’s AI boom are increasingly powered by state money
By Lily Mae LazarusMay 19, 2026
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Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, May 19, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 19, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 19, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 19, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 19, 2026
Yahoo Finance's AlphaSpace is live as of May 19.
InvestingExclusive: Yahoo Finance is building a Bloomberg Terminal for everyone else
By Nick LichtenbergMay 19, 2026
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Here’s the one-page memo Warren Buffett sent to his managers every two years for over 25 years
SuccessHere’s the one-page memo Warren Buffett sent to his managers every two years for over 25 years
By Jessica CoacciAugust 6, 2025
  • Gen Z’s ‘overemployed’ solution for a broken economy: 5 jobs and $3K per day. It’s totally legal
    SuccessGen Z’s ‘overemployed’ solution for a broken economy: 5 jobs and $3K per day. It’s totally legal
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 9, 2025
Gen Z dropouts could be your future boss: 20-somethings without degrees are leading the side gigs economy
SuccessGen Z dropouts could be your future boss: 20-somethings without degrees are leading the side gigs economy
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 6, 2025
Gen Z is ditching college and taking up ‘secure’ trade jobs—but new data shows office admin jobs are still safer, more stable, and less deadly
SuccessGen Z is ditching college and taking up ‘secure’ trade jobs—but new data shows office admin jobs are still safer, more stable, and less deadly
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 5, 2025
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SuccessAI is coming for entry-level jobs. Bill Gates says Gen Z may not be safe no matter how well they learn to use it
By Jessica CoacciAugust 4, 2025
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SuccessMake up to $370K working for Walmart—as AI steals jobs, the retail giant is handing out six figures for roles far from the shop floor
By Preston ForeAugust 1, 2025
Bill Gates speaks on stage during the annual Goalkeepers NYC event in 2024
SuccessBill Gates says AI is moving at a speed that ‘surprises’ even him—and he says the experts can’t tell if it’ll replace humans in one year or ten
By Jessica CoacciAugust 1, 2025
  • AI is replacing human connection as it boosts productivity. Success requires elevating relationships while embracing the technology
    CommentaryAI is replacing human connection as it boosts productivity. Success requires elevating relationships while embracing the technology
    By Kelly Monahan and Gabby BurlacuJuly 9, 2025
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SuccessTripAdvisor’s ex-CEO admits he’s often ghosted on LinkedIn since stepping down—but a career expert says it could be a ‘blessing in disguise’
By Emma BurleighJuly 31, 2025
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Success61% of white collar workers think AI will replace their current role in 3 years—but they’re too busy enjoying less stress to worry right now
By Jessica CoacciJuly 31, 2025
Salesforce founder and CEO Marc Benioff
AISalesforce CEO Marc Benioff on why AI agents won’t lead to mass unemployment
By Jeremy KahnJuly 30, 2025
Central car display in a new Mercedes Benz CLA model with the Microsoft Teams app on the screen along with a call history.
TechMercedes-Benz’s new $50,000 luxury sedan lets your boss watch you drive during Microsoft Teams meetings
By Nino PaoliJuly 30, 2025
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates says one role model impacts a woman’s future career the most: dads
SuccessBillionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates says one role model impacts a woman’s future career the most: dads
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 29, 2025
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    SuccessEmployees are so worried and stressed about world affairs nearly 70% say it’s hurting their productivity at work
    By Mikaela Cohen and HR BrewJuly 8, 2025
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SuccessDenny’s CEO asks potential hires these questions at the interview—if they can’t answer, it’s an immediate red flag
By Preston ForeJuly 27, 2025
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SuccessIt’s not just Gen Z: these founders hated their 9-to-5 so much they launched their own companies
By Emma BurleighJuly 25, 2025
Chief executive officer of Citigroup Jane Fraser.
Workplace Culture‘Draconian, unethical,’ and ‘soul-killing’: Citi takes leaf out of Goldman’s loyalty oath playbook
By Nino PaoliJuly 25, 2025
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SuccessWhen running AI giant OpenAI becomes too overwhelming, Sam Altman turns to pen and paper—it’s a habit shared by Bill Gates and Richard Branson
By Preston ForeJuly 24, 2025
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SuccessGen Z and millennials have outfit anxiety—here are 3 tips to avoid getting in trouble at the office
By Emma BurleighJuly 24, 2025
As corporate America declares war on remote work, nearly 50% of jobs in the UK still let you log on from home
SuccessAs corporate America declares war on remote work, nearly 50% of jobs in the UK still let you log on from home
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 23, 2025
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SuccessA quarter of young Boomers and Gen Xers who’ve been laid off in the last decade are still unemployed—and 11% have taken pay cuts to work
By Emma BurleighJuly 22, 2025
Anthropic Co-Founder and CEO Dario Amodei
Success$61.5 billion tech giant Anthropic has made a major hiring U-turn—now, it’s letting job applicants use AI months after banning it from the interview process
By Emma BurleighJuly 21, 2025
Nav Karmacharya, a 23-year-old cybersecurity analyst, records himself speaking into a microphone for a TikTok, his phone propped up on his work desk.
SuccessMeet a 23-year-old cybersecurity influencer who gets hundreds of TikTok messages a day from Gen Z job seekers hungry for career advice
By Nino PaoliJuly 19, 2025
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SuccessShark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary warns Gen Z this job is a slow ‘drift into hell’ that’ll make you unemployable for life
By Emma BurleighJuly 18, 2025
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SuccessLike Mark Cuban and Barack Obama, this founder says work–life balance doesn’t exist for the successful: ‘Even if I am on vacation, you’re on 24 hours a day’
By Preston ForeJuly 18, 2025
Daniel Lubetzky sits with a book in his hand on the set of Shark Tank
SuccessShark Tank star Daniel Lubetzky says college is not the ‘end all, be all’—he tells Gen Z to learn how to be a carpenter or a mechanic instead
By Preston ForeJuly 17, 2025
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SuccessAs AI rocks entry-level gigs, Whole Foods exec says the billion-dollar grocer is offering workers the chance to become butchers, fishmongers, and pizza makers
By Emma Burleigh and Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 17, 2025
The companies laying off staff for AI today will regret it in five years
CommentaryThe companies laying off staff for AI today will regret it in five years
By Alexandra EbertJuly 16, 2025
Delta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticket
AIDelta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticket
By Irina IvanovaJuly 16, 2025
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Workplace CultureLoyalty oaths to prevent junior bankers from fleeing to private-equity firms could backfire, experts say
By Nino PaoliJuly 15, 2025
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SuccessGoldman Sachs doesn’t have to hire a $180,000 software engineer—meet Devin, its new AI-powered worker
By Preston ForeJuly 14, 2025
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SuccessAs tech CEOs predict AI will replace humans in just 5 years, this Fortune 500 boss says taking the focus off real people is a ‘recipe for failure’ 
By Preston ForeJuly 11, 2025
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SuccessGen Alpha may never have to write a résumé: Over 75% of employers are now using personality and skills tests in hiring
By Emma BurleighJuly 9, 2025
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