How to Protect Your Brand’s Humanity to Avoid Drowning in the Sea of AI Sameness
Here’s why brands must maintain, and even fight for, their authenticity as AI floods the market with uninspired content.
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,…
He Went From Food Stamps to Co-Founding a $9.3 Billion Startup. Here’s Why He Walked Away.
Joe Spector immigrated to the U.S. as a child and co-founded Hims & Hers. There was just one problem.
Subtle Computing’s voice isolation models help computers understand you in noisy environments
Subtle Computing has raised $6M in seed funding to build voice isolation models. The startup plans to announce a hardware device next year.
Italian political consultant says he was targeted with Paragon spyware
WhatsApp notified the consultant, who works for left-wing politicians, that his phone was targeted with spyware made by Paragon.
Hybrid Work Exposed This Leadership Blind Spot. Here’s How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late.
The real leadership shortage now isn’t productivity or engagement. It’s clarity, and those who excel in it will shape the next decade of leadership success.
This Ownership Shift is Going to Open Global Wealth to Everyone
From real estate in Belgrade to digital art in Manila, tokenization is redefining ownership for billions who’ve been excluded from traditional finance.
Cut Business Energy Expenses With Smart Thermostat Technology for $100
Automated temperature control can help reduce utility bills while maintaining comfort.
AI and Cost-Cutting Lead to the Worst October Layoffs in 22 Years
In October, U.S. companies announced the highest number of layoffs for the month since October 2003.
Mastodon’s latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
Mastodon’s latest software version brings quote posts with added controls to all servers.
Peloton recalls 833,000 bikes after reports of injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Peloton users to stop using the affected bikes immediately.