Kai Chen, a Canadian AI researcher working at OpenAI who’s lived in the U.S. for 12 years, was denied a green card, according to Noam Brown, a leading research scientist at the company. In a post on X, Brown said that Chen learned of the decision Friday and must soon leave the country. “It’s deeply … Read more
Leading Thoughts for April 24, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Rosabeth Moss Kanter on developing winning streaks: “Experiencing troubles is not all bad. Rather than interrupting the cycle of success, responding to adversity might … Read more
You’re looking for this article because you think long-form content works right? Or at least that’s what you’ve heard from many marketers. You might even have seen it for yourself. You’re trying to make a simple pasta dish (like aglio e olio) but you have to scroll through a piece that’s thousands of words long, … Read more
This AI startup raised $5.3M to help people “cheat on everything.” But in the age of AI, how do you define cheating? Columbia University recently suspended student Roy Lee for building a tool to help people cheat on engineering interviews. He’s been making waves on X after posting a long thread detailing the saga and how … Read more
Most business owners sleep better believing their security measures adequately protect their property. Unfortunately, this confidence is often misplaced. According to recent insurance industry data, 38% of commercial break-ins occur at locations with some form of security system installed. The problem isn’t just having security, it’s addressing the vulnerabilities that fly under the radar. This … Read more
Quirky Questions Bring Jazz to Beethoven Curiosity about people sets you apart. Questions tell people they matter. People don’t love being around you because you’re brilliant. They love being around you because they feel brilliant when they’re with you. Magnetic people don’t try to impress. They’re easily impressed. Ask Quirky Questions: Conversations usually feel like … Read more
A new venture firm aims to prove that the most successful startup ideas don’t have to be born or scaled in Silicon Valley. Fluent Ventures, a global early-stage fund, is backing founders replicating proven business models from Western markets in fintech, digital health, and commerce across emerging markets. The more cynical might describe this as … Read more
Ready to Win: What I Learned About Preparing for Sustained Success as a Basketball Coach ACHIEVING sustained success hinges on consistent and well-conceived preparation. If you fail to work hard and think hard during preparation, no amount of talent or performance under pressure is going to save you. This is something so simple and easy … Read more
Set boundaries How to cultivate a successful mentoring relationship. I tell a story about when I did my counseling course like everyone was grown. We decided to set up a WhatsApp group. And the tutor said to us, it’s like, “What are the rules for this group?” And we’re like, “No, we’re all grown-ups. It’s … Read more
A pair of undergrads, neither with extensive AI expertise, say that they’ve created an openly available AI model that can generate podcast-style clips similar to Google’s NotebookLM. The market for synthetic speech tools is vast and growing. ElevenLabs is one of the largest players, but there’s no shortage of challengers (see PlayAI, Sesame, and so … Read more