BCG consultant behind 'AI brain fry' study says she's 'pessimistic' humans can overcome it anytime soon

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This is your brain on AI, according to new research.

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Why your coworker is pretending to be so busy

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Morning commuters pass the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

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I built my career in Japan as an American. I learned there's one thing that's non-negotiable.

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A woman in a black blazer standing on a bridge in Japan.
Lauren Rose Kocher moved to Japan

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Sales reps at $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs have to bring in 20 times their base salary, or they're out — VP says

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Reflective street kiosk displaying AI company ElevenLabs' logo with pedestrian and delivery truck in background, San Francisco, California, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
ElevenLabs is a $11 billion voice cloning AI startup.

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I took a corporate job in France 8 years ago. It's been tough adjusting to the social norms and office culture.

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It's taken me a while to adapt to some of the work and cultural norms in France.

Jodie Hughes

Sundays are the new Mondays

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Overhead view of a man working on a laptop and an oversized calendar with Sunday circled.

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I love working remotely for a Swiss company from NYC. I clock in at 4 a.m. but get more time with my son and generous PTO.

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Ross McGraw spends time between the US and Switzerland.

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Meet your new office bestie: ChatGPT

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A robot and a employee conversing in front of a water cooler
 

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I'm a British expat who worked in China's brutal 996 tech culture. I'm relieved they laid me off.

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Forsdike said the long work hours under China's 996 culture took a toll on his mental and physical health.

Jack Forsdike

The death of a young EY employee is raising questions over India's 'always-on' work culture

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Mumbai, India. The normal retirement age in India is 58.

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