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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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NewslettersCFOs could cut agentic AI costs up to 60% by fixing this overlooked data problem
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
Top CD rates today, May 19, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
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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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
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    SuccessTop Google exec says AI will rival humans in just 5 years and predicts we’ll ‘colonize the galaxy’ in 2030—but he draws the line at robot nurses
    By Emma BurleighJune 6, 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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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
Bosses are catching on to their ‘overemployed’ staff—one worker says they’re making $3K a day doing 5 jobs
SuccessBosses are catching on to their ‘overemployed’ staff—one worker says they’re making $3K a day doing 5 jobs
By Preston ForeJuly 3, 2025
Bosses are right: workers spend 2.5 fewer hours on the clock when they’re working from home
SuccessBosses are right: workers spend 2.5 fewer hours on the clock when they’re working from home
By Emma BurleighJuly 3, 2025
Goldman Sachs CIO: Prepare AI natives to shape the future of work—as only they can
CommentaryGoldman Sachs CIO: Prepare AI natives to shape the future of work—as only they can
By Marco ArgentiJuly 3, 2025
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    SuccessShark Tank star Kevin O’Leary blasts the 4-day week as the ‘stupidest idea’ because the digital economy means we’re always working
    By Preston ForeJune 6, 2025
Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but building inspectors, electricians and plumbers actually have the worst unemployment
SuccessGen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but building inspectors, electricians and plumbers actually have the worst unemployment
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 2, 2025
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Future of WorkNearly 20 states now require employers to give paid sick leave to workers
By Courtney Vinopal and HR BrewJuly 1, 2025
When your AI assistant writes your performance review: A glimpse into the future of work
CommentaryWhen your AI assistant writes your performance review: A glimpse into the future of work
By David FerrucciJune 30, 2025
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SuccessLowe’s CEO warns young workers to stay away from the corner office: ‘AI isn’t going to fix a hole in your roof’
By Preston ForeJune 30, 2025
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SuccessThis Gen X CEO has only worked at one company for 35 years—she says job-hopping Gen Z are not putting enough energy and time into their current gigs
By Preston ForeJune 29, 2025
  • The only ‘Made in America’ smartphone maker has a message for Apple about manufacturing in the Trump tariff era
    TechThe only ‘Made in America’ smartphone maker has a message for Apple about manufacturing in the Trump tariff era
    By Verne KopytoffJune 5, 2025
Ford CEO says new technologies like AI are leaving many workers behind, and companies need a plan
TechFord CEO says new technologies like AI are leaving many workers behind, and companies need a plan
By Jessica MathewsJune 27, 2025
Donald Trump points his index finger at cheering workers dressed in bright green construction vests with orange and grey stripes.
EconomyBank of America says tariffs might spark a ‘reshoring’ boom—but experts say it might be a double-edged sword for the economy
By Greg McKennaJune 27, 2025
GrowthLoop CEO Chris O’Neill
CommentaryI’ve led teams at Google, Glean, and GrowthLoop. Here’s why AI is making me a more human leader
By Chris O’NeillJune 27, 2025
Despite the AI upheaval, there’s never been a better time to be human
CommentaryDespite the AI upheaval, there’s never been a better time to be human
By Dror BermanJune 27, 2025
Bill Winters, chief executive officer of Standard Chartered
SuccessIt’s not just Gen Z: This baby-boomer bank CEO says his MBA was a waste—and the skills he learned have ‘degraded, degraded, degraded’ since college
By Emma BurleighJune 26, 2025
How to lead when machines can do everything (except be human)
CommentaryHow to lead when machines can do everything (except be human)
By Mark MinevichJune 25, 2025
Informatica CEO: How to future-proof your career in the age of AI
CommentaryInformatica CEO: How to future-proof your career in the age of AI
By Amit WaliaJune 25, 2025
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SuccessGen Z is facing a job-market bloodbath—but JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says employers are still chasing students who studied these fields
By Preston ForeJune 23, 2025
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SuccessThis millennial was rejected from 200 jobs—now he makes millions charging wealthy families six-figures to get their kids into the Ivy Leagues
By Preston ForeJune 22, 2025
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SuccessOpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI can rival someone with a PhD—just weeks after saying it’s ready for entry-level jobs. So what’s left for grads?
By Preston ForeJune 20, 2025
Andy Jassy, Amazon president and CEO, attends the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" at The Culver Studios on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Culver City, Calif parts of its business, shuttering stores and slashing 29,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs.
C-SuiteAmazon’s Andy Jassy suggests employees go to AI trainings to learn ‘how to get more done with scrappier teams’
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJune 19, 2025
Reid Hoffman gestures
SuccessReid Hoffman says consoling Gen Z in the AI bloodbath is like putting a ‘Band-Aid on a bullet wound’—he shares 4 skills college grads need to survive
By Preston ForeJune 18, 2025
Andy Jassy is the perfect Amazon CEO for the looming gen-AI cost-cutting era
TechAndy Jassy is the perfect Amazon CEO for the looming gen-AI cost-cutting era
By Jason Del ReyJune 17, 2025
The Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton.
SuccessThe ‘Godfather of AI’ says this sector will be safe from being replaced by tech—but even then, only the ‘very skilled’ will hold down a job
By Emma BurleighJune 17, 2025
Bill Winters, chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Plc, during a Bloomberg Television interview in London, UK, on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Future of WorkStanChart CEO is in no rush for return-to-office mandates
By Harry Wilson and BloombergJune 16, 2025
WorkWhile, flexible labor platform, raises $23 million Series B
TechWorkWhile, flexible labor platform, raises $23 million Series B
By Allie GarfinkleJune 16, 2025
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
SuccessLinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman admits what you learn during college may not matter—it’s this skill that can help Gen Z land entry-level jobs
By Emma BurleighJune 13, 2025
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SuccessStarbucks is hiring a fully remote dream role: making six figures to travel the world, make TikToks, and drink coffee
By Emma BurleighJune 10, 2025
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SuccessTrivago watched its revenue forecast plummet from $1 billion to nearly zero—so the company tapped a set of former interns to turn it around
By Preston ForeJune 8, 2025
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