The U.S. is winning the AI chatbot war — and losing the one that actually matters
The current AI hype cycle is built on a foundation that doesn't translate to the real world.
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We need a new Turing test — and Moltbook just proved it
The Moltbook feed quickly filled with the kinds of things that make your brain reach for bigger words than “chatbot."
Global Business Starts with Smoother Communication
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How Alfred the service dog changes the rights of Lyft riders nationwide
“He is my eyes. He is my freedom, and he is why I am able to live independently," college student Tori Andres said, of Alfred.
‘No, chef’: Denmark’s Rene Redzepi resigns from Noma after bombshell New York Times expose
The Danish knight and founder of “New Nordic” cuisine stepped down after reports of dozens of accounts of abuse and assault between 2009 and 2017.
Why the Chicago Bears could actually move to Indiana
Hammond, Indiana's play for da Bears gives new meaning to the phrase "turf war."
Iran stretches war into third week with missile strike on U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad
An American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East.
I want another child, but my husband doesn't. I've considered leaving, but instead, I'm looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.
My husband never wanted to be a father, so he says our daughter is more than enough. But I want a second kid, and it's causing friction.
Business Insider I felt unprepared when I moved into my first apartment. Living alone has been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.
After living at home for most of college, I decided to move into my first apartment. Living alone was overwhelming, but I learned to embrace it.
NATO allies are linking their defenses together to better hunt and kill drones on its eastern edge
By linking different sensors and systems, the US and its allies will have a better air surveillance network for potential drone threats.
California’s Billionaire Tax Battle
Wealthy residents of the state have put millions of dollars toward stopping a proposed 5 percent tax on their assets.
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Kraft Heinz and the cost of narrow capitalism
Kraft Heinz’s fate is not an unfortunate misstep in brand management. It is a warning about where narrow capitalism leads.
I spent $61,000 building a personal pub in my backyard. There are 3 mistakes I wish I hadn't made.
Stephen Hutyra spent $61,000 to build his backyard pub. He loves the space, but wishes he'd done a few small things differently when he designed it.
NATO is stepping up its Arctic patrols. A key goal is getting eyes on Russian subs before they can disappear into deep water.
NATO has expanded its footprint in the North Atlantic, partially in response to an increased Russian submarine presence.
The 2026 farm bill quietly hands big tech control over American farmland. Here’s the fine print
The 2026 Farm Bill would reimburse farmers 90 cents on the dollar for adopting Big Tech AI tools — while letting the private sector write the rules.
I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.
At 28, I still lived at home and couldn't save for a down payment or for rent. I figured starting my own business in Thailand was a better option.