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The Future. Graduates of the country’s most prestigious business schools are having more trouble finding work than they used to. But those who do land jobs are getting paid more than ever — which suggests that the economy’s most profitable sectors may be getting even more unequal. It’s just business2023’s business school grads are getting […]
The Future. OpenAI exploded in 2023, with ChatGPT becoming the fastest-growing app in history. But tech moves fast (sometimes too fast), and the firm is unlikely to repeat their success next year — if regulatory authorities allow them to stay afloat at all. Generating obstaclesChatGPT’s smash success appears unsustainable in the long term for several […]
The Future. In 2023, stars and influencers took their revenge on those who wronged them — and made a lot of money doing it. Revenge pays, so get ready to possibly see more of it as a brand strategy next year. Sweet treacherySeveral celebrities reaped cash rewards from difficult experiences this year. Call it a […]
The Future. As homes get more expensive and high-interest rates keep people from buying new ones, the US stews in a worsening housing crisis. Some companies — like BotBuilt — hope to remedy the problem by automating stages of the construction process. If it works, we could see more affordable homes… but more wasteful suburbs, […]
The Future. In 2022, Paterson, NJ, implemented a small basic income program that enabled low-income residents to afford necessities. For 2024, Paterson is trying again on a larger scale — creating a blueprint for other towns to follow nationwide (rather than hoping MrBeast will do it for them). The basicsPaterson Mayor Andre Sayegh outlined the […]
The Future. Over the past two decades, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has taught the game industry to care about what their characters wear — helping to create the virtual fashion industry that now informs real fashion. And with GTA VI on the horizon, that field could get yet another boost from Rockstar’s golden goose. […]
The Future. While many sectors of the economy have recovered from the pandemic, most sit-in restaurants haven’t — and the ones that have are too expensive for most people to patronize. If trends continue, dining out may become a flashy spectacle consumed only by elites. Priced out to takeoutVarious factors have made sit-in dining unaffordable […]
The Future. MrBeast’s videos increasingly involve competitions that reward people with cash for surviving difficult experiences. While the winners receive life-changing amounts of money, the rising popularity of this entertainment suggests that many Americans may see no other way out of crippling debt. Squid realityMrBeast’s recent content entertains by providing individual solutions to a larger […]
The Future. OnlyFans has found a new rival in Fanvue, a subscription platform tailored to adult content featuring AI personalities. While the technology is popular and profitable, widespread adoption could have serious consequences for our well-being… and the prevalence of damaging deepfake technology. Talk d1rty to meFor better or for worse, Fanvue is providing something […]
The Future. As Gen Z ages, their income is growing quickly, set to surpass millennials’ aggregate annual income by 2031. But Gen Z isn’t frivolously spending that money — they’re setting themselves up for the future more than any generation to date. Money on their mindGen Z is more financially literate than their parents — […]