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MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
Prioritizing Profitability Over Ethics Is a Losing Strategy. Here’s What It’s Costing You.
We all face hard choices as we try to build strong companies. Studies have shown that good ethics from the beginning will lead to more profit in the long run.
5 Video Content Strategies Businesses Need to Use in 2026
Video will be one of the biggest growth drivers for businesses in 2026. Here’s how to use it to drive conversions.
5 Trust-Building Strategies From Industries That Fight Consumer Skepticism Daily
These five trust-building tips turn skeptics into loyal advocates and give any business a durable competitive advantage.
Most Companies Say They ‘Use AI’ — But Few Have Put It Through This Stress Test
AI strengthens strong organizations but exposes weak strategy, governance and operational foundations.
TikTok Finally Agrees to Sell Its U.S. Operations After Years of Drama
The Chinese-owned social media giant will divest its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors.
Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show
Netflix is making exclusive deals with podcast studios to compete with YouTube, but podcasters have mixed feelings.
OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors
OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.
Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates
Known has raised $9.7 million from investors, including Forerunner and NFX, along with PearVC and Coelius Capital.
The Plastic Crisis Is Accelerating, and This Company Is Turning It Into a $125B Opportunity
This company is turning plastic into a renewable energy source.