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☆ In India’s 2024 election, BJP’s main opposition appears increasingly weak in face of Modi juggernaut
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Helen Regan | Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Supporters of India's opposition party, Indian National Congress, during an election rally in Puducherry on April 15, 2024 R. Satish Babu/AFP/Getty ImagesDemocracy under threat? Dipam Bhachech/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Modi worked his way through the ranks of the BJP, establishing himself as a respected politician. Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images Modi hugs French President Emmanuel Macron after a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, on June 3, 2017. Brent Lewin/Bloomberg/Getty Images India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023. Pedro Ugarte/AFP/Getty Images Modi offers a toast during a State Dinner with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, on June 22, 2023.

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☆ Former OpenAI leader has an easy trick for surviving AI in the workplace
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The AI revolution has sparked fears that machines will replace human workers. But former OpenAI leader Zack Kass told BI that human qualities will become even more essential. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWorkers are worried about competing with machines for jobs as the AI revolution takes off. But in a world where AI can code, write, and analyze data proficiently, what makes us "human" matters maybe more than ever, Zack Kass, a former leader at OpenAI, told Business Insider.

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☆ Meta's 'Imagine' AI image generator morphs and changes as you type
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Meta introduced Imagine, a new AI image generation feature. Meta announced a new image generation feature called Imagine this week that allows users to create images in real time. The company is rolling out the feature in beta to users on WhatsApp and the Meta AI website. To use it, users simply type the prompt "Imagine" followed by a description of the image they're trying to generate. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Narendra Modi: India’s popular but controversial leader seeking a transformative third term
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Varanasi and New Delhi CNN —Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once famously made a simple election promise: “good days are coming”. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters during an election campaign rally in Pushkar on April 6, 2024. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking during a rally in Sydney, Australia, on May 23, 2023. Kalpit Bhachech/Getty Images Narendra Modi, then BJP secretary is welcomed at Ahmedabad Railway Station by the party's followers on January 31, 1992. Brent Lewin/Bloomberg/Getty Images India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023.

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☆ I was a consultant at McKinsey. Here's the frustrating way they pushed me out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThis is an as-told-to conversation with Ezra Gershanok, a former Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and the cofounder of sublet startup Ohana. I was hired straight out of college as a Business Analyst, an entry-level consultant role at the firm. Related storiesFor me, the pace of the work started to slow down in the second half of 2021 and into 2022. Several jobs at the firm started to be seen as redundant. So, it's possible to get positive feedback from the clients you're working with and your direct manager, even when the higher-ups are trying to push you out.

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☆ Boeing helped develop Israel's Arrow 3 missile defense system, which 'proved itself' during Iran's retaliatory attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Israel's Arrow 3 system helped intercept drones and missiles during Iran's retaliatory attack. Boeing helped develop the Arrow 3 system, which was funded largely by the US. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIsrael intercepted the majority of the airborne drones and missiles Iran fired in its retaliatory attack on Saturday thanks to an advanced air defense system that Boeing helped develop. Israel's Arrow 3 system — first deployed in 2017 — is the top level of its air defense network and is designed to intercept targets in space.

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☆ Airbnb now wants you to rent out your rental
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Airbnb plans to help renters list their homes to earn additional income. The company says it could help mitigate the impact of skyrocketing rental rates. AdvertisementAirbnb is on a mission to help renters earn a little extra income — and probably keep a little for itself, too. The company announced plans on Friday to help renters list their rental homes on its platform. Airbnb plans to work with city and state governments to "advocate for short-term rental rules that allow renters to share their home."

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☆ The US is betting big on AI chips, but there's a giant flaw in the plan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Biden administration is subsidizing the semiconductor industry to boost US chip production. But the US doesn't have enough workers in the AI chip manufacturing sector. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The semiconductor industry is responsible for building AI chips, but over the past two decades, the number of workers in American semiconductor manufacturing has dropped sharply, according to The Wall Street Journal. That decline in workers corresponded with a decline in the US share of the global chip-making market.

Persons: Biden, — Organizations: Universities, Service, Wall Street, Business Locations: United States, Taiwan, China, South

☆ A 91-year-old former hedge fund manager says weighing probabilities can prolong your life. Here's how he does it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Edward Thorp, a 91-year-old former hedge fund manager, has some tips for a long life. "Minimize the chance of really bad outcomes of one sort or another," Thorp told Bloomberg. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTake it from a 91-year-old mathematician: Living a long, healthy life is like a game of probability. You want to "minimize the chance of really bad outcomes of one sort or another," Edward Thorp, a mathematics professor, hedge fund manager, and blackjack player, told Bloomberg.

Persons: Edward Thorp, Thorp, — Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Business

☆ The antiaging multimillionaire chasing immortality has shared photos of his wild facial transformation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bryan Johnson shared his facial transformation pictures online — sparking a strong reaction. Most of those reacting on X said Johnson looked his best before he began his antiaging regimen. X users reacted quickly with their thoughts — which weren't exactly supportive. I'm transitioning... pic.twitter.com/6AU5mtU5j6 — Zero /dd (@bryan_johnson) April 9, 2024One X user wrote, "tries to stop aging…. He then asked X users to vote on when he "peaked."

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☆ Business schools are now encouraging students to use AI as they race to prepare them for a new job market
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business schools are now integrating AI into their curriculums to keep graduates competitive. AdvertisementBusiness schools are going all in on AI to keep their graduates competitive in the job market. And at some schools, professors are even building their own specialized AI chatbots to teach students soft skills. In the fall, American University's Kogod School of Business plans to "infuse AI into every part of our curriculum," its dean, David Marchick, said in a video on the school's website. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, David Marchick, Kogod Organizations: Service, Kogod School of Business, Wall Street, Business Locations: Columbia

The "Big Four" accounting firms employ about 1.3 million people worldwide. Business Insider analyzed data to determine how much accountants and consultants are paid at these firms. AdvertisementThe so called "Big Four" accounting firms — Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), KPMG, and Ernst & Young (EY) — are known for paying their staff high salaries. Business Insider analyzed the US Office of Foreign Labor Certification's 2023 disclosure data for permanent and temporary foreign workers to find out what PwC, KPMG, EY, and Deloitte paid US-based employees for jobs ranging from entry-level to executive roles. AdvertisementHere's how much Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY paid their hires.

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☆ Workers say employers should pay for their commute if they want them back in the office
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

8 out of 10 workers in a new survey said a free commute would persuade them to return to the office. The average commute cost has surged drastically since the pandemic. Ringover surveyed remote workers (or those who were remote until recently) about what it would take for them to be down to return to the office. And while commute times in several cities have shortened since the pandemic, the average one-way office commute is still about 27 minutes, according to The New York Times. That's about an hour spent going back and forth between work every day, and many remote workers now see that as time that could be put to better use in their personal lives.

Persons: —, That's, There's Organizations: Workers, Service, The New York Times Locations: Bankrate, West Virginia, North Dakota

☆ McKinsey amps up pressure on staff to perform as the consulting business slows
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

McKinsey sent memos to some staff that the clock is ticking for a promotion, Bloomberg reported. The consulting business is rough right now as business dries up. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Consulting firm Deloitte embarked on a massive overhaul of its global operations to cut costs. "We have always maintained a high bar for performance and for attracting and developing exceptional people," a spokesperson for McKinsey told Business Insider by email.

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☆ The Citigroup division beset by sexual-harassment claims was also the worst performer among big banks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bloomberg reported new details about sexual harassment in Citigroup's equities division. A former managing director filed a lawsuit last year, saying the toxic culture persisted until 2022. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The bank's equities division, which helps hedge funds execute trades, has been plagued by a culture of "persistent harassment and discrimination," Bloomberg reported after interviewing 22 people who "worked in or closely with the equities division." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Your guide to setting up the ultimate home office in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

So it's worth investing in a home office setup that maximizes comfort and productivity. AdvertisementThe pandemic upended the corporate world by shifting millions of people from office desks to kitchen counters, couches, and dining tables. Whether in a fully remote role or a hybrid one, investing in a good home office can pay dividends by improving your productivity and overall well-being. So, if you want to score well on Room Rater (the X account that judges everyone's Zoom backdrops), create a Zoom wall. If someone travels regularly for work, Chia suggests hanging a large map on the wall.

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☆ AI execs who urgently need more energy to power their tech revolution are turning to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Despite earlier commitments, some executives now say clean energy may not meet AI's growing needs. That could force AI companies to rely more on fossil fuels than they hoped. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The annual energy conference draws thousands of executives to Houston to discuss topics ranging from geopolitics to the energy transition.

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☆ The US government is running out of funding for a program that could cut internet access for millions of Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMillions of Americans risk their internet access being disrupted if a critical government program runs out of funding next month. The Affordable Connectivity Program has been helping low-income households access the internet since the Federal Communications Commission launched it in 2021. Once the program ends, some ACP subscribers say they'll need to work more just to stay online. AdvertisementAccording to the outlet, ACP recipients are about 15% of Siyeh Communications' customer base, or about 2,000 subscribers in the Blackfeet reservation. The FCC, Sohn, Siyeh Communications, and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

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☆ Consulting firms are cutting projections and tightening their belts as demand for their work slows
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Major consulting firms are seeing demand for their services slow. AdvertisementAccenture said in its quarterly report that consulting revenue for the second fiscal quarter, which ended on February 29, fell about 3% compared to 2023. Major consulting firms across the board are facing waning demand from clients. Some consulting firms are surviving the slowdown by reorganizing. AdvertisementDespite all the doom and gloom , one bright spot for consulting firms is the promise of AI.

Persons: —, Julie Sweet, Joe Ucuzoglu Organizations: Consulting, Accenture, Deloitte, Service, Financial

☆ All the ways Apple is a monopoly, according to its critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are some of the ways the DOJ says Apple is a monopoly. AdvertisementHere are a few ways the DOJ argues that Apple maintains a tight hold over the iPhone ecosystem — and keeps competitors out. The suit argues that Apple sets conditions for the apps it allows on the App Store and imposes anti-competitive rules and regulations. The suit argues that Apple makes third-party messaging apps on the iPhone "worse" than Apple messages. Digital WalletsIt's becoming more common for iPhone users to pay for items with Apple Pay, the company's digital wallet system.

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☆ I spent my mid-20s managing my autoimmune disease. Autoimmune patients are underserved, so I started a health company to address the problem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When I hit my 20s, my health started to change. I also learned that I had Lyme Disease — maybe from a tick bite at Yosemite — which can trigger autoimmune responses. And since 80% of autoimmune patients are women, it became clear to me that this was a women's health crisis that no one was paying attention to. In 2022, I launched WellTheory, a virtual care platform that offers evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle coaching to mitigate autoimmune symptoms. You don't need to look sick to be sick, so they often fly under the radar at workplaces.

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☆ Perplexity CEO slams Google's Gemini for creating flawed images: 'It's not a small bug'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas weighed in on Google's Gemini drama in an interview with The Verge. He criticized Google's handling of the situation and said the issue was " easy to catch in testing." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Aravind Srinivas, chief executive of AI search-engine startup Perplexity, said Google's flub with Gemini was avoidable in a recent interview with The Verge. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Former Salesforce exec says artificial general intelligence should be able to set its own goals, and that's still a long way off
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AI experts hold varying views on the concept and timeline of artificial general intelligence, or AGI. AI expert Richard Socher said enabling AI to set its own goals would be a significant milestone. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you've been following developments in AI, you may have come across the term artificial general intelligence, or AGI. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Richard Socher, Socher, we're, —, you've, we'll, OpenAI, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ OpenAI strikes deals with more major news publishers, posing a threat to Google's dominance
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The ChatGPT maker announced this week it had struck partnerships with two major European media organizations: France's Le Monde and Spain's Prisa Media. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. This is a "threat" to GooglePublishers who've signed agreements with OpenAI say they hope the partnerships will bring new life to their business. By wooing users with a better interface, OpenAI could threaten Google's dominance over online search, Zaman said. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, OpenAI, Brad Lightcap, Axel Springer, Roger Lynch, Condé Nast, Google Publishers who've, Le Monde, Tauhid Zaman, Zaman, Hugh Martin Organizations: Service, Prisa, Business, Politico, CNN, Fox Corp, Bloomberg, ChatGPT, Yorker, Wired, The New York Times, Microsoft, Google Publishers, Google, Facebook, Media, Yale School of Management, Publishers, Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University Locations: OpenAI

☆ Middle managers are on the chopping block, accounting for almost a third of layoffs last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Middle managers' confidence in companies' outlooks is decreasing due to layoffs and burnout. And between layoffs, fights over remote work, and increased workload, many middle managers are simply burned out. Middle managers have been feeling the heat since early last year when Meta embarked on its mandate of efficiency. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he didn't want to see so many "managers managing managers, managing managers, managing managers, managing the people who are doing the work" during an internal Q&A session in January 2023. Some top executives, however, say that cutting middle managers could threaten productivity.

Persons: —, Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, McKinsey Organizations: Bloomberg, McKinsey, Service, Technologies

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