Tech's hottest job: Documentary filmmaker

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Lume isn't just a modern and expensive lamp; it doubles as a laundry folding genie. And to hype and humanize this alien-like robo housemaid before it starts shipping this summer, the company behind it, has launched an all-out, high-gloss social media video blitz.

Cary Elwes went from starring in 'The Princess Bride' to being unemployed. Then Al Pacino stepped in.

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Cary Elwes: Role Play treatment
Cary Elwes.

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The guy with a 'killer idea for an app' can finally build it. So can everyone else.

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Chili's CEO wakes up at 5 a.m., runs daily, and uses that time to generate ideas for the business

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Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman starts his day before sunrise, and some of his best business ideas come to him during his morning run.

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I'm 29 and increased my income from $35K to $155K after 8 years and an MBA

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Carmen P is a 29-year-old living in New York City. Business Insider has verified her income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm a VP of product strategy and development at a multi-national bank and make $155,000 a year.

The rise of shadow AI

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Middle managers have yet another task: getting you to use AI

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At many orgs, managers are playing a critical role in persuading their teams to use AI.

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Is college still worth it? What tech execs are telling their kids.

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In the age of AI, some people are rethinking college. Tech execs are telling their own kids that a degree is still important.

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Sydney Sweeney is a new kind of Hollywood shapeshifter

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Photo collage of Sydney Sweeney and her past film roles
Clockwise from bottom left: Sydney Sweeney in "Euphoria," "Reality," and "Immaculate."

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Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Tech's hottest question.

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Elon Musk is putting Sam Altman's credibility on trial

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