Expertise Isn’t Everything. Here’s Why Industry Experience Is Losing Its Power.
Building mastery today isn’t about time spent in a single domain, but how quickly you can redeploy hard-won expertise across industries.
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
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U.S. and EU police shut down LeakBase, a site accused of sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools
Authorities say LeakBase was “one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals,” and maintained an archive of hacked databases containing hundreds of millions of passwords.
MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this week
From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.
Google’s Gemini rolls out Canvas in AI Mode to all US users
Canvas in AI Mode is available to U.S. users in English for creating plans, projects, apps, and more.
Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation
The AI-powered customer support startup is the latest example of a fast-growing, young company that’s providing employee liquidity.
How to Break Through the AI Noise with a Story People Remember
In our current AI-saturated market, your company will break through with a clear, credible story people remember and repeat.
Your AI Agents Can Go Rogue Without You Knowing — Here’s What Every Leader Needs to Do Now
Autonomous AI agents with elevated system access are creating a dangerous new threat category that bypasses traditional security defenses.
What Today’s CFOs Do That Finance Leaders Didn’t a Decade Ago
The CFO role has evolved from reporting results to shaping them — and today’s most effective finance leaders drive strategy, growth and smarter decisions across the entire business.
The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing
As the US continues its aerial attack on Iran, Anthropic models are being used for many targeting decisions.
There’s a Fundamental Flaw in How Marketers Plan Their Year — Here’s the Framework That Fixes It
I’ve seen marketers make this same planning mistake for years. Here’s how to avoid it.