‘Customers don’t care about AI’ — they just want to boost cash flow and make ends meet, Intuit CEO says
"A business is trying to get more customers. They're trying to manage their customers, sell them more services."
FORTUNE 
Small business optimism rises, but owners say qualified workers are still hard to find
Small business optimism rises despite ongoing labor quality concerns as well as inflation challenges, according to new NFIB data showing mixed economic signals.
FOX Business 
Senate banking leader credits Trump for economic progress after one year of leading top finance committee
Sen. Tim Scott credits President Donald Trump's leadership on banking, including crypto legislation and anti-debanking measures to protect Americans.
Mackenzie Scott Announces $7 Billion of Giving This Year
The philanthropist known for giving to historically Black colleges and nonprofits working on climate change offered the news by updating an October blog post.
NYT Business 
The problem with ‘human in the loop’ AI? Often, it’s the humans
New studies show AI tools beating human professionals in law and advertising—challenging the assumption that human-AI collaboration always produces the best results.
How a surreal California road inspired the car-chase scene in 'One Battle After Another'
Paul Thomas Anderson's movie "One Battle After Another" has a thrilling car-chase scene that was filmed on location in California.
Business Insider 
Some Teens Are on Social Media ‘Almost Constantly,’ Survey Says
The new Pew report also found that two-thirds of teens said they had used an A.I. chatbot.
Trump admin serves a final blow to end Biden's SAVE student loan program
Biden's student loan forgiveness "scheme" is officially terminated as the Trump administration reaches a legal agreement with Missouri to end the SAVE plan permanently.
This CEO's Controversial Interview Tactic Could Be the Secret to Hiring the Right People: 'Wondering If I'm Insane or Brilliant'
Gagan Biyani calls job candidates' reactions "the most telling part" of the interview.
Entrepreneur 
Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says
Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.
Jamie Dimon taps Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell and Ford CEO Jim Farley to advise JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion national-security initiative
Former military commanders, politicians, and one of Warren Buffet’s top stock pickers also comprise the advisory group.
When my kids outgrew Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special. We've found a new tradition that keeps the spirit alive.
I thought it would be hard to keep the Christmas spirit alive in my interfaith family when my kids outgrew Santa. Then I found a new tradition.
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap says code red will ‘force’ the company to focus, as the ChatGPT maker ramps up enterprise push
At Fortune's Brainstorm AI conference, Brad Lightcap said the company is prioritizing ChatGPT improvements and enterprise adoption.
National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.
National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year issue features stunning wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems.
Schumer accuses Trump of 'selling out America' after greenlighting Nvidia AI chip exports to China
Sen. Chuck Schumer slammed President Donald Trump's announcement on allowing Nvidia to export its AI chips to China, saying he's "selling out America."
James Dyson doesn't drive his scrapped EV prototype anymore — but there is one failed Dyson product he still uses
While a lot can be learned from failure, inventor James Dyson says his EV project didn't result in any key learnings. But it did bring in talent.