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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Navigating Chaos, Embracing AI, and the Future of Finance

2025-09-04

Fortune's Leadership Next podcast features Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. The interview reflects on Robinhood's history with GameStop and meme stocks, discusses how AI and crypto will reshape investing, and explores raising the next generation with investing knowledge. Tenev shares leadership lessons learned and how Robinhood adapted from the GameStop saga, expanding into wealth management, credit cards, crypto trading, and more. He believes investing will become increasingly crucial as AI impacts the workforce, and Robinhood aims to make investing accessible to all.

(fortune.com)

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Neuralink's First Human Subject: A Transformative Brain-Computer Interface

2025-08-27

In February 2024, Noland Arbaugh, the first person to receive Elon Musk's experimental brain chip, publicly revealed himself at a Neuralink all-hands meeting. Paralyzed since a 2016 swimming accident, Arbaugh now controls computers and plays video games using Neuralink's brain-computer interface (BCI). The device, with over 1,000 electrodes implanted in his motor cortex, allows wireless control. Arbaugh's success represents a significant leap in BCI technology, offering hope to others with paralysis. Despite challenges like device malfunctions and public scrutiny, Arbaugh remains optimistic and plans to pursue further education and entrepreneurship.

(fortune.com)

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The AI Adoption Gap: Why 95% of Enterprise Pilots Fail

2025-08-19

A new MIT report reveals a stark reality: while generative AI holds immense promise, most enterprise initiatives aimed at rapid revenue growth are failing. Only about 5% of AI pilot programs achieve significant revenue acceleration; the vast majority stall, yielding minimal impact. The research highlights that the problem isn't the AI models themselves, but rather a 'learning gap' in enterprise integration. Successful AI deployments hinge on strategic tool selection (purchasing from specialized vendors and building partnerships boasts a 67% success rate), empowering line managers to drive adoption, and choosing tools that deeply integrate and adapt over time. The report also underscores the prevalence of 'shadow AI' and the ongoing challenge of measuring AI's impact on productivity and profit.

(fortune.com)

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Starbucks Korea Cracks Down on 'Cagongjok'

2025-08-12

Starbucks Korea has updated its policy to prohibit large work equipment like desktop computers and printers, addressing the issue of customers using its cafes as extended office spaces. This follows the increasing prevalence of 'cagongjok,' individuals who work long hours in cafes, often consuming minimal coffee. High office rental costs in Seoul and a post-pandemic shift to remote work have driven many to seek affordable alternatives, creating tension between cafes and customers. While Starbucks aims to be a welcoming 'third place,' this policy change reflects a shift in approach to manage space and customer experience.

(fortune.com)

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AI Interviewers: Boon or Bane for Job Seekers?

2025-08-04

The rise of AI interviewers is causing a stir among job seekers and HR professionals. Some candidates find the experience impersonal and frustrating, even opting out of opportunities; others see it as an efficiency booster. Currently, AI interviewers are primarily used for initial screening, excelling at objective skill assessment but lacking in cultural fit evaluation. While AI interviewers are here to stay, their effectiveness and acceptance remain to be seen, requiring adaptation from both job seekers and companies.

(fortune.com)

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Amazon's Mysterious Prime Day 2025: Missing Sales Figures Spark Speculation

2025-07-21

Amazon's Prime Day 2025 report broke with tradition by omitting the total number of items sold, a key metric previously highlighted. While Amazon claimed this Prime Day (extended to four days) outperformed any previous four-day period, the absence of specific sales figures raises eyebrows. This unusual move comes amidst tariff challenges and declining consumer confidence, leading to speculation about the event's true success. Amazon's response directed inquiries to historical data, leaving many questions unanswered.

(fortune.com)

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Isomorphic Labs: AI-Designed Drugs Poised for Human Trials

2025-07-07

Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs, a secretive drug discovery arm, is on the verge of human clinical trials for its AI-designed drugs. Leveraging DeepMind's AlphaFold technology, the company can accurately predict protein structures and model their interactions, significantly accelerating drug development. Isomorphic Labs has partnered with pharmaceutical giants like Novartis and Eli Lilly, securing $600 million in funding to build a world-class drug design engine. Their aim is to dramatically improve the success rate of drug discovery, ultimately envisioning a future where drug design is as simple as clicking a button.

(fortune.com)

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Hugging Face Scientist Doubts AI's Ability to Drive Scientific Discovery

2025-06-25

Thomas Wolf, chief scientist at Hugging Face, casts doubt on the ability of current AI systems to make the groundbreaking scientific discoveries some leading labs anticipate. While large language models (LLMs) excel at answering questions, Wolf argues they struggle with the more challenging task of formulating truly original questions—the crux of scientific progress. He uses the game of Go as an analogy: mastering the rules is impressive, but inventing the game itself is a far greater feat. Similarly, he believes current AI models, acting as 'yes-men on servers,' lack the capacity to challenge existing assumptions and pose truly novel scientific questions.

(fortune.com)

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Crypto Kingpin Sacks: NFTs and Memecoins are Collectibles, Not Securities

2025-01-24

Crypto heavyweight David Sacks recently told Fox News that Trump's memecoin, along with NFTs, are collectibles, not securities. This statement differs from current regulatory definitions of crypto assets, sparking industry attention. Sacks's view suggests these assets may circumvent stricter securities regulations but also face the same market risks as traditional collectibles.

(fortune.com)

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Gen Z's 'Career Catfishing': A Rebellion Against Endless Interviews and Ghosting

2025-01-19

In a competitive job market, Gen Z is employing a new tactic: 'career catfishing.' They craft idealized online personas to attract recruiters, fighting back against endless interview rounds and the frustrating experience of being ghosted by hiring managers. This trend highlights a generation's challenge to traditional job hunting and a desire for fairer, more transparent hiring practices.

(fortune.com)

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UnitedHealth Overcharged Cancer Patients by Over 1000%

2025-01-15

UnitedHealth Group, employer of slain executive Brian Thompson, is under fire for allegedly overcharging some cancer patients for drugs by more than 1000% through its OptumRx subsidiary. This revelation has sparked outrage and scrutiny of pharmaceutical pricing practices, with the FTC investigating major pharmacy benefit managers, including OptumRx.

(fortune.com)

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Remote Work: The Allure of Lower Salaries for Work-From-Home Perks

2025-01-05

Fortune reports that some hiring managers are leveraging remote work options to attract candidates and hire at lower salaries. Some job seekers are accepting a 5% to 15% pay cut to work from home, highlighting a double-edged sword: while remote work offers flexibility, it can also lead to suppressed wages.

(fortune.com)

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AT&T Ditches Hybrid Work, Mandates 5-Day Return to Office

2024-12-18

Following in Amazon's footsteps, AT&T is abandoning its hybrid work model. Starting January, all employees will be required to work in the office five days a week. This decision marks a shift in the tech industry's approach to remote work and has sparked considerable debate. AT&T aims to improve team collaboration and foster a stronger company culture.

(fortune.com)

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