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Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

Sep 24 2026

Major Chinese auto group Geely has unveiled new ultrafast EV charging technology that can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes

Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

Sep 24 2026

The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company’s network

FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

Sep 24 2026

A federal health panel has endorsed an experimental cancer test that uses a blood sample to detect multiple forms of the disease

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created

Sep 24 2026

The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or at least its people

Prince Harry warns AI chatbots can be more dangerous than social media for the young

Sep 23 2026

Prince Harry says that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media

Sen. Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence, create Dept. of AI

Sep 23 2026

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence

Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios

Sep 23 2026

In a summer filled with revelations about artificial intelligence’s rapid development, researchers were especially alarmed by runaway bots finding their way onto the internet and, in at least one instance, coordinating there with one another

A look at AI doomsday scenarios that researchers say could put humanity at risk

Sep 23 2026

Artificial intelligence researchers have warned for years of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment…

When Raising Prices Is Better Than Cutting Quality

Sep 24 2026

<p>Consumers may accept higher prices or smaller packages, but hidden quality cuts can damage trust and drive them away.</p>

Bob Iger on Power, Succession, and Leading Disney Through Upheaval

Sep 24 2026

<p>The former Disney CEO on the realities of leading a company as iconic&#8212;and complex&#8212;as Disney.</p>

How AI Is Changing Communication: Weighing Efficiency with Efficacy

Sep 24 2026

<p>A conversation with Stanford&#8217;s Matt Abrahams and Zapier CEO Wade Foster about using AI to communicate more effectively without losing your voice&#8212;or your humanity.</p>

Our Favorite Management Tips on Building Influence

Sep 23 2026

<p>A curated list from one of HBR&#8217;s most popular newsletters.</p>

Closing the Gap Between AI Investment and Financial Return

Sep 23 2026

<p>A simple equation can help leaders stay focused on the right use cases.</p>

The More Accessible Information Is, the Less Employees Remember

Sep 23 2026

<p>What managers need to know about the &#8220;connectivity tradeoff.&#8221;</p>

Dare to Be Bad at Something (from Fixable)

Sep 22 2026

<p>Hosts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei explain how ruthless prioritization frees up capacity to excel where it matters most.</p>

What to Do When There’s Too Much Work

Sep 22 2026

<p>When there&#8217;s more work than your team can handle, the fix may lie not in taking away work, but in rearranging and empowering your team.</p>

Why Apple’s Recent Crypto Lawsuit Should Worry Australian IT Leaders

Aug 4 2026

A $1.8 million App Store scam lawsuit tests how much software vetting Australian firms can safely outsource.

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Australia Looks to Italy for the Next Phase of Its Social Media Ban

Jul 30 2026

Florence just opened a digital addiction clinic for teenagers — and it points to the next phase of Australia’s world-first social media crackdown.

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5 Best QuickBooks Self-Employed/Solopreneur Alternatives in 2026

Jul 13 2026

Find the best QuickBooks Solopreneur alternative for your business. Compare five top accounting platforms by features, pricing, and value.

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Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice

Jul 9 2026

Google’s new default AI training settings impact Australian workplaces. Learn how to manage data privacy and Google Search, Lens, and Translate usage.

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The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises

Jul 8 2026

New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn’t set up to catch it.

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Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI

Jun 30 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world’s most active users of both tools.

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AI Data Centers Put Australia’s Power Grid Under New Pressure

Jun 10 2026

Australia’s energy operator warned that fast-growing AI data centers could create new power grid stability risks as compute demand rises across APAC.

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Lawyers warn over ChatGPT-generated workplace claims in Australia

Mar 6 2026

Australian lawyers warn workers against relying on ChatGPT to draft workplace claims as AI-generated submissions raise accuracy concerns at the Fair Work Commission.

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