Sean Captain

Surveys and anecdotes indicate AI might simply allow us to keep our head above the workplace deluge, rather than leave early for a day at the pool.

Nations like the United Arab Emirates are marshaling funds and regulatory support more aggressively than the electric planemakers’ home country is.

Wealthy millennials prioritize sustainability and philanthropy, with 89% valuing a healthy lifestyle and 79% caring about climate and sustainability, while only 24% have donated in the past year due to skepticism about the impact of philanthropic organizations.

Tom Kalil, who has served as a technology and economic policy advisor to two U.S. Presidents, has launched Renaissance Philanthropy to fund transformational science, technology, and innovation projects, and is encouraging philanthropists to identify issues they are passionate about and find transformational opportunities for philanthropic support.

Latest UBS survey of ultra high net worth family offices shows high enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and other tech investing.

Latest UBS study finds swings in how and where family offices invest, reflecting economic, geopolitical, and environmental trends.

A poll by Citizens Bank shows that about half of younger people expect to inherit wealth soon, but don’t know how to handle it.

The gas won't propel giant planes anytime soon, but fuel cells could start powering part of its UpNext test jet next year.

New Oxfam analysis shows slow or negative wage growth globally. But even the comparatively strong U.S. situation isn’t that great.

Deep-pocketed electric air taxi startups are now aiming for 2026, and seeking countries that may be faster to approve the aircraft.

Arabian nation invests hundreds of millions in Archer Aviation, and already has a deal with Joby, for “flying car” service as early as 2025.

Decades later, the environmental damage has met our dimmest expectations, but some of the progress has met our brightest hopes.

The scientist and longevity journalist wants to attack disease by slowing the deterioration that the years wreak—and thinks all methods are worth a look.

A progressive campaign called Donor Revolt will push for legislation to make private foundations and donor-advised funds pay out more money, more quickly, with fewer strings.

A survey by Harris Poll and jobs marketplace Indeed indicates that dwindling hiring departments are swamped and not very efficient. Indeed says its AI can help.

On climate and consumption, we’ve long thought that tech would let us have our cake and eat it too. That’s looking less certain.

Some Millennials and Gen Zers are looking more towards remaking business and society than writing checks to museums and alma maters.

Progressive and conservative groups unite on a study claiming public disapproval of how the wealthy give, or don’t give, money away through “DAFs.”

Instead of attacking ailments individually, the researcher wants to target the entire aging process, using cheap drugs that can be prescribed right now.

Experts and advocates are exploring the possibility of slowing or reversing aging, with some suggesting that people may be able to live to or beyond 120 years, while others call it bunk, and others warn of potential side effects such as loss of muscle mass and increased cancer risk.

Efforts are afoot to extend healthy lives, but doing it in a way that benefits everyone equally is still a challenge.

Now in his 60s, the physician and entrepreneur is directing tens of millions of dollars at far-out tech to let him and others live twice as long, or longer.

No end is in sight, and the politics are becoming more dire. But courageous people inside and outside Ukraine are striving to sustain the nation and its people.

Long speculated to slow or even reverse aging in off-label use, the generic drugs metformin and rapamycin are getting formal clinical trials this year.

A study found healthy people taking organ-transplant drug rapamycin off-label showed signs of improved health, and even COVID resistance.

A one-time climate helper is becoming the biggest threat, due to runaway growth and climate-warming methane emissions.

The Paris Agreement has failed. But tech and innovation can soften the blow of a warming climate and still help prevent the worst-case scenarios.

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Struggling delivery giant is cutting 12,000 jobs to deal with slacking demand and the potential of AI. What does this mean for DHL and FedEx?

People seem to be looking for the AI angle on every topic. But from business efficiency to economic prosperity, to social inequality, it does seem to play a central role.

Easier access to artificial intelligence is setting an excited tone at the World Economic Forum, but economic and inequality worries are powerful counterpoints.

Departing Special Presidential Envoy for Climate has been a central figure at the World Economic Forum for decades, especially on development and the environment.

Traditional philanthropy appeals less to newer socially conscious generations, who focus on building sustainability into their businesses.

Policy analyst says that AI companies can succeed, and the U.S. industry can lead, by making consent, fairness, and privacy selling points.

Dall-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion produce impressive images on command, but perfecting them requires patient, skilled tending.

AI is not a panacea. But it offers amazing power to supercharge human creativity and productivity in solving the world’s biggest problems.

While the goal of a cooler planet is clear, the trade-offs—and even some facts—are hotly contested. Six experts frame the debate.

Air travel is not the most energy-efficient form of transportation, but engineers are working to improve fuel efficiency and develop technologies to replace fossil fuels in both jet and piston engines.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has identified six pillars of health that support a healthy body and mind, including nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection.