Author: Elon Mark

Today’s managers are operating in a defining moment—one where artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a supportive tool into an active decision-making partner. As business complexity increases and cycles accelerate, leaders must rely on AI-generated insights to make faster, stronger, more confident choices. AI isn’t replacing expertise; it’s reshaping how leaders frame problems, evaluate options, and collaborate with their teams. Effectively leveraging AI has become a core leadership capability. Managers who excel aren’t just adopting new tools; they’re building cultures where teams feel empowered to experiment, question AI’s recommendations, and apply it to meaningful strategic challenges. This guide explores AI’s…

New Year’s resolution season is in full swing, and you’ve officially made it past Quitter’s Day (the second Friday in January, when many people have given up on their resolutions). Maybe you want to exercise more often, or keep better track of your schedule, or hit a certain step goal, or drink more water. Whatever the habit you’re making or breaking, we’ve found some deals on WIRED-tested gear that can help you on your journey.For more recommendations, check out our many buying guides, like the Best Reusable Water Bottles, the Best Fitness Trackers, and the Best Paper Planners.WIRED Featured Deals:Beats…

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Over 76 million individuals worldwide tuned into Harvard Business School Online’s YouTube channel this year to build vital business skills and gain practical insights they could immediately apply to their lives and careers. From animated explainer videos that broke down vital business concepts to inspiring learner testimonials and highlights from HBS Online’s Parlor Room podcast, our most-watched videos offered engaging, interactive ways to explore topics featured across our certificate and credential programs. To celebrate the year, we’re counting down the 10 most-viewed videos that sparked global conversation, reinforced key course takeaways, and deepened learners’ understanding of real-world business principles. Top…

OpenAI is asking third-party contractors to upload real assignments and tasks from their current or previous workplaces so that it can use the data to evaluate the performance of its next-generation AI models, according to records from OpenAI and the training data company Handshake AI obtained by WIRED.The project appears to be part of OpenAI’s efforts to establish a human baseline for different tasks that can then be compared with AI models. In September, the company launched a new evaluation process to measure the performance of its AI models against human professionals across a variety of industries. OpenAI says this…

The start of a new year offers the opportunity to reflect on how your work has evolved and where you want to grow. Whether you’re trying to navigate emerging technologies, manage teams through change, or chart a new path, the right resolutions can help you move forward with intention. Research shows that setting specific, challenging goals improves performance. Consider these five career resolutions to expand your impact and position yourself for long-term success in an increasingly digital and dynamic business landscape. Career Goals to Set for the New Year 1. Strengthen Your Leadership and Management Skills Organizations today need leaders…

As age-verification laws continue to dismantle the adult industry—and determine the future of free speech on the internet—a Utah lawmaker proposed a bill this week that would enforce a tax on porn sites that operate within the state.Introduced by state senator Calvin Musselman, a Republican, the bill would impose a 7 percent tax on total receipts “from sales, distributions, memberships, subscriptions, performances, and content amounting to material harmful to minors that is produced, sold, filmed, generated, or otherwise based” in Utah. If passed, the bill would go into effect in May and would also require adult sites to pay a…

You may have seen influencers or wealth managers promoting Portfolio Management Services, often called PMS, as a quicker and smarter way to earn high returns. The idea sounds appealing. Your money is handled by professional managers who make investment decisions just for your portfolio. It feels more personal than mutual funds and gives the impression of better control and higher profits. However, before putting a large sum of money into PMS, it is important to understand whether it is actually suitable for you. PMS can sometimes deliver strong returns, but they also come with several risks and drawbacks that many…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer reserved for tech giants and computer scientists; it’s an innovation catalyst across industries. According to a report by management consulting firm McKinsey, 88 percent of organizations have adopted AI for one or more business functions, up from 78 percent the year prior. Whether you want to integrate this technology into your current role or lead your organization through a digital transformation, choosing an AI course that aligns with your career goals is crucial. Top AI Courses to Consider As AI reshapes how organizations operate, building the right skills at the right career stage is…

For Chinese companies, the bet is that lower prices and more AI features will persuade people to wear smart glasses all day, recording their lives through constant video and audio. If you lower the price to around $200, “people will start to use them every day,” says Brian Chen, general manager of Appotronics’ innovation center. That shift would raise obvious privacy and security concerns that both Rokid and Appotronics have acknowledged, but they see the potential payoff as worth the risk.From Vacuums to CarsSeveral major Chinese electric vehicle companies, including Geely and Great Wall Motor, brought their cars to CES,…