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OpenAI says it found a 'hidden' recording device planted in its office

OpenAI said a "sophisticated recording device" was found in one of its offices and that the company's own models identified the person who planted it....

3 days ago

I know my mom is getting older. Seeing it is different from knowing it.

A long visit with my mom made me see her aging in a new way. It also made me think about how my own daughter sees me....

3 days ago

After 20 years at IBM, I changed careers and started a side gig. My small business is now a 7-figure company that hit $2 million in revenue this year ...

Becky DeGrossa, 66, worked at IBM and then became a therapist before opening CounselingWise as a side gig. It's now her full-time, $2M business....

3 days ago

Yes, Grimes' new music video used AI — and lots of humans

Grimes' team tells Business Insider that AI was sparingly used in her new music video for "Accelerando." It also used more than 70 artists....

4 days ago

It pays to switch jobs again, but not everyone has that luxury

Wage growth is looking better for job switchers than job stayers, but quits rates indicate confidence to make a move is low....

4 days ago

Being chronically online is part of the job description for this top influencer marketer

Sophia Sesto is Poppi's VP of Culture. It's her job to be chronically online and find creators that keep the prebiotic soda relevant....

4 days ago

The White House is in its Trump-fueled SI era

The White House changed the URL of AI.gov to SI.gov....

4 days ago

Cathay Pacific's $19 billion upgrade includes new premium economy and business-class seats. I got a sneak peak — take a look.

Cathay Pacific is rolling out new premium economy and business-class seats on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs....

4 days ago

The 25 countries with the largest elder populations, ranked by percentage of people 65 and older

Most of the countries with the largest percentage of older people are European, with the US not ranking in the top 25....

4 days ago

I'm pregnant and work out with my mom and 83-year-old grandma. We've found classes that work for all of our abilities.

Three times a week, I take water aerobics classes with my mom and grandmother. The gentle workout keeps us active and helps us connect....

4 days ago

FTC says Martin Shkreli 'flagrantly and repeatedly' violated his lifetime pharma ban

The Federal Trade Commission and seven state attorneys general want a federal judge to find Martin Shkreli in contempt....

4 days ago

HR org SHRM found liable in disability lawsuit

A jury found SHRM liable for failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Human Rights Act....

4 days ago

I planned to move into a van and travel during retirement. At 45, I decided to stop waiting.

I always wanted to move into an RV and travel the world after retiring. At 45, I decided to buy a van and follow my dreams two decades early....

4 days ago

Share your elder care costs with Business Insider

Business Insider is inviting readers to share their stories with reporters to help us assemble a comprehensive look at these costs....

4 days ago

Ukraine’s ex-defense minister unveiled a new interceptor built for Russia's fastest drones. He wants AI to help fly it.

Mykhailo Fedorov told Business Insider that he plans to make the new interceptor drone autonomous by integrating artificial intelligence....

4 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang don't seem to like Guinness very much

Zuckerberg and Wang's restrained Guinness drinking on "Cheeky Pint" drew jokes after viewers noticed Meta's CEO seemed to wince after taking a sip....

4 days ago

I've been working at Katz's Deli since I was 7. I hope my kids will join the family business.

Jake Dell grew up spending time at Katz's Delicatessen. Today, he runs the famous NYC restaurant and hopes to preserve its family legacy....

4 days ago

Apple's best defense in the AI race could be winning your home

Apple is set to unveil new smart-home devices at its "Welcome Home" event, expanding its ecosystem as tech rivals challenge its dominance in the AI race....

4 days ago

We moved into a 3-bedroom duplex and furnished it almost entirely from Facebook Marketplace and thrift shops

We furnished our new home almost entirely with pre-loved items. Using Facebook Marketplace and visiting thrift stores saved us time and money....

4 days ago

The simple habit that can make you more magnetic at work

Pamela Meyer provides practical steps to enhance your influence at work by being fully present and attentive. Discover these techniques today....

4 days ago

I'm the CEO of Midi Health. Walking all day and my daily Diet Coke keeps me sane.

Midi Health CEO Joanna Strober had a health scare at 44 that changed her approach to aging. Now 58, her daily routine involves walking and prevention....

4 days ago

Books Insider: A conversation on the death of conversations

Vanessa Van Edwards, author of "Conversation," explains why small talk feels exhausting and what how people can build meaningful connections....

4 days ago

Russia is copying cruise missile tech onto its $50,000 drones to deal with Ukraine's jamming

Ukrainian intelligence says the Susanin system helps Geran-4s and Geran-5s use cameras to navigate the skies without a radio or satellite system....

4 days ago

AI worms and 'digital slime mold': Welcome to the next AI nightmare fuel

Small AI models might soon be capable of worming their way into smart ovens and refrigerators, Anthropic said....

4 days ago

Eileen Gu says she sees herself and her mom as ‘cofounders’

Eileen Gu says people mistake her mom for a tiger mom. In reality, she says, her mom fiercely protected her freedom to choose....

4 days ago

Elon Musk wrangles with the robot hand

Elon Musk called designing a human hand for robots "shockingly difficult" and said it's problem Tesla is working on for Optimus....

4 days ago

Elon Musk takes a dig at Waymo's pet collision history and says Tesla Robotaxi has a solution

Elon Musk took a dig at Waymo's spate of collisions with stray animals and said that Tesla Robotaxi figured out how to avoid running over pets....

4 days ago

Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate employees over the next 3 years. Read the memo.

CEO Greg Foran said Monday that Kroger will cut about 3,000 roles over the next three years in an effort to simplify operations....

4 days ago

Anthropic is making a $100 million bet on deployed AI engineers, and it seeks 5 key attributes

Anthropic invests $100M in training engineers to boost AI adoption, aiming to develop 10,000 Frontier Deployed Engineers (FDEs) by 2027....

4 days ago

A PR pro says Kelly Clarkson made one big mistake in her feud with a Brooklyn toy shop

Kelly Clarkson started an online feud with a small business, Art of Play, after she felt mistreated by staff. A PR pro explains why it's a bad look....

4 days ago

I'm a working parent who's built over 150 AI agents to help run my life. I get digital overload, but I'm getting more time back.

Tristen O'Brien has always wanted to automate his life. He shared how he uses over 100 personal AI agents to do it....

4 days ago

How to make economy feel like an upgrade, according to a travel expert who's spent 3,500 hours in premium cabins

Making economy feel like an upgrade starts with booking an unpopular flight, according to travel expert Zach Griff, who flies 150,000 miles a year....

5 days ago

Photos show why George and Amal Clooney are still one of the best-dressed couples in Hollywood

George and Amal Clooney are the ultimate power couple. In addition to their massive careers, they've shown great style together for over 10 years....

5 days ago

This entrepreneur says Amazon nearly destroyed his business. He still shops on it every week. 'It's crazy.'

The Bed Scrunchie company made $4.5 million before Amazon deactivated its seller account. But one of the founders still can't quit shopping there....

5 days ago

7 red flags to look out for when getting a manicure, according to salon owners

When getting a manicure, salon owners advise against choosing anywhere that uses dirty tools, unidentifiable products, or overly aggressive techniques....

5 days ago

Ukrainian soldiers are putting RPGs on robots for fights in the kill zone, a manufacturer says

RPGs are used against tanks and in short-range combat. As the fighting changes, soldiers want to put them on robots....

5 days ago

The creepiest urban legend from every US state

In every state, urban legends have been scaring residents for years, and they can mean big business for local economies....

5 days ago

Palmer Luckey says that executions should be 'public and brutal'

Palmer Luckey said that he was in favor of public executions. Private executions are "awful and dystopian," he wrote on X....

5 days ago

I've traveled to over 100 countries on my own. I'd recommend these 5 destinations to first-time solo travelers.

After visiting over 100 countries on my own, I think the best countries for new solo travelers to visit include Iceland, Thailand, and Uzbekistan....

5 days ago

When I moved my family from the US to the Netherlands 2 years ago, I wish I'd avoided these 5 mistakes

When my American family left the United States to move to the Netherlands, we made mistakes with insurance, taxes, and more that cost time and money....

5 days ago

What Alexandr Wang says he learned from Mark Zuckerberg's 'really long' WhatsApp DMs

Alexandr Wang, the man behind Meta's Muse, says Mark Zuckerberg's detailed WhatsApp replies are a "very impressive skill of his."...

5 days ago

We were scared of living too far from our aging parents. Instead of either of us moving home, we found a compromise.

Living too far away from our aging parents worried us, but neither of us wanted to move to our respective home countries. So, we found a compromise....

5 days ago

I want our $1 billion business to stay in the family, but that doesn't mean I'll automatically hire my kids

Tricia Wallwork initially pursued law instead of her family's business. She later joined Milo's Tea and became its third-generation CEO....

5 days ago

When I thought of 'success,' I pictured a thriving career and high-achieving children. Then my daughter was born with complex medical needs.

I pictured a career as a lawyer, a family, and kids who would have their own thriving careers. Having a child with disabilities changed my outlook....

5 days ago

The Eurosummer season is getting longer and more popular. These 4 charts show how and where Americans are vacationing.

North Americans are packing Europe-bound flights for another big summer. Airline data shows the countries and cities gaining capacity fastest....

5 days ago

I drove Honda's new Prelude. It may matter more to Honda than to buyers.

I drove the Honda Prelude for a week. It's a bit of a misfit in the carmaker's lineup, but golly, is it fun....

5 days ago

Passengers ranked the top 10 airlines with the best in-flight WiFi. Elon Musk's Starlink is all over the list.

Of the top 10 airlines with the best in-flight WiFi, seven have partnerships with Starlink — an indication of how Elon Musk is cornering the market....

5 days ago

The annoying scam that may be hiding in your work calendar

Scammers are using calendar invitations to lure workers to phishing sites and fake calls. Here's why the attacks can be so convincing....

5 days ago

TikTok's CEO says people are going all in on AI agents without understanding how they work

Shou Zi Chew said people need to understand the permissions they give their personal AI agents and know the boundaries of acceptable use....

5 days ago

The giant cavity in America's dental care industry

Dental offices are struggling to hire and retain hygienists. Burnout, injuries, and lack of health insurance are contributing to a major shortage....

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