At Anthropic, Kristen Swanson’s role is to help people get better at using AI. Often, that means knowing when they should do the work themselves. “I have a job teaching people how to use AI, and I probably spend at least half of my time telling people when not to use AI,” said Swanson, who
Some concepts on display at trade shows are simply bald attempts at garnering attention on a noisy and crowded show floor. And then there are others that provide actual glimpses into the future. Lenovo’s Project Aero falls into the latter category. (I’d put all of its rollable display concepts into the former: fun to see in action,
Gallup tracking data shows that positive views of capitalism have slipped to 54%, marking a 15-year low since they began tracking the metric. The finding reflects a zero-sum view of the corporation: that companies prosper by extracting value rather than creating it. It is no surprise that the more than 200 CEOs we have interviewed over
Rivian’s futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian’s micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze. With USB-C chargeable battery, removable seat post, and software-controlled pedal-by-wire system, the TM-B set itself apart with a totally unique approach to electric
The Japanese yen is surging, reviving an uncomfortable memory for investors: the carry-trade turmoil of the summer of 2024. Early on Wednesday, a dollar bought about 153 yen, about 4% fewer than at the start of the month and 2% fewer than at the start of the year as the Japanese currency strengthened. The currency
Sony is one of the best, most enduring electronics brands we’ve tested. And that’s true across a huge range of categories—the brand makes some of the best OLED TVs, best soundbars, best wireless headphones, best mirrorless cameras, and best bookshelf speakers. There aren’t many other brands that can claim the same depth and breadth of
