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Letting the American Dream Go As a Former Visa Holder
Vivienne Yang moved from Taiwan to New York City in 2018 and earned a master’s degree in applied analytics from Columbia University. After being laid off from her ad-tech job in 2024, she had to leave behind the apartment she had bought — and the life she had built — in New York. In September
PwC’s huge survey of 50,000 workers says AI is splitting employees into 4 distinct groups
Is AI turning you into a “frontrunner” or are you working in the “engine room?” A huge survey carried out by consulting giant PwC found that AI is allowing a small group of workers to pull away from the rest of the workforce and dividing employees into four distinct categories. The Big Four firm…
Microsoft’s Copilot chief opens up about the AI future he fears most
As the technology industry debates the existential risks of artificial intelligence, Microsoft’s Copilot boss says the biggest concern is making sure the technology’s benefits spread broadly rather than consolidating into a handful of companies. Jacob Andreou, Microsoft’s executive vice president…
A major deadline for student-loan borrowers is here — and glitches persist
The first batch of student-loan borrowers is required to switch to a new repayment plan this week — but some of them are running into issues. After President Donald Trump’s administration eliminated the Biden-era SAVE plan, which gave borrowers cheaper monthly payments, servicers began notifying…
Sorry, Tesla fans. You’ll have to wait a little longer to see the new Roadster.
Tesla’s second Roadster reveal is getting rained out. The automaker said Monday it had made the “difficult decision” to postpone Thursday’s outdoor unveiling because of severe weather conditions. Tesla is rumored to be hosting the event near Waco, Texas — which is expecting thunderstorms and a 90%…
I turned down MIT to choose a little-known college my mom wanted me to attend. Not everyone understood my choice.
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations for our Boot Camp video series with Hannah Mitchell, 18, a student from Denver studying marine engineering at the Merchant Marine Academy — the only federal service academy where graduates can pursue a civilian maritime career rather than immediately…
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety tests raise concerns
OpenAI is shelving an AI model scheduled to launch in October due to safety concerns. The company confirmed to Business Insider on Monday that it has canceled plans to launch its GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal tests raised questions about whether the AI would follow users’ instructions. The…
Muse is supposed to make money when you use it to shop. What happens if you just don’t shop that much?
Would you let an AI do all your shopping for you? Do you want an AI to do all of your shopping for you? I’m asking because the answers are going to be key to the success or failure of a new class of AI Agents: services like Meta’s Muse, or the super-hot Instinct startup
I spent $1,000 to stay in a hotel directly facing Niagara Falls. The room surprised me in 4 ways.
I knew I’d be able to see Niagara Falls from my room when I booked it, but I didn’t know how the room would be laid out. So, I was surprised to find that due to the open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, I’d be able to enjoy the epic view from the comfort of
Sylvester Stallone, 80, says, ‘You’re never too old to be in love’
He might be cinema’s consummate tough guy, but at 80 years old, Sylvester Stallone is ready to be vulnerable. In an episode of The New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast released on September 26, the “Rocky” star reflected on aging, parenting, anxiety, and the regrets he carries into his 80s…