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I developed AI at IBM. Here's how to not become intellectually dependent on tools.

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 04:51

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Sol Rashidi said she doesn't use AI to write any of her written communication.
Sol Rashidi

Careers, AI, as-told-to, Tech, AI, changing-workplace-big-bet

3 holiday shopping rules I swear by after two decades investing in small businesses

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:22

Tech Insider : Business

A woman uses a computer and iphone to shop and looks down at a credit card to pay. — Slow spending, gift cards, and reviews are the keys to helping small businesses stay viable after the holidays.
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Small Business, as-told-to, Holidays, holiday-shopping, small-business, Christmas, special-projects

I sold my company for hundreds of millions and have more money than I'd ever need. Yet at 66, I have no plans to retire.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 07:07

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

David Chung founded Farmacy Beauty, which he sold in 2015.

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My husband and I spend nearly $20,000 a year on childcare. I work two jobs and cut back on my lifestyle, but it's worth it for my kids.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 07:02

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology

Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman standing in formal attire — Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman, raise their 4-year-old and a 2-year-old while working full-time
Clory Jackson

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I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.
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I live in a small mobile home at 81. I have everything I need.

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 07:11

Tech Insider : Business

Jane Post knitting in her cozy, tiny home.
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After 3 tech layoffs, I knew I had to lean into being a founder

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business, Style

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How I became the OG Hooters Girl. It was a rough start, but I have zero regrets now.

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 12:16

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Lynne Austin in a black shirt. — Lynne Austin speaking with Business Insider's Liz Rowley.
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I work in AI security at Google and there are some things I would never tell chatbots. I follow 4 rules to use AI safely.

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 05:42

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

Harsh Varshney sitting in a chair. — As a Google engineer, Varshney uses AI tools for help with coding and note-taking.
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I run a $130,000-a-week burnout clinic for CEOs. After my life started to fall apart, I burned out too.

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 05:36

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto, Economy

This essay is based on a conversation with Jan Gerber, 44, who runs the Paracelsus Recovery clinic in Zurich. Business Insider has verified his admission to another Swiss clinic for burnout. The piece has been edited for length and clarity.