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SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Musk and Altman's bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI centers on alleged breaches of their founding agreement and could impact the AI industry's future.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial | Fortune

Elon Musk narrowed his lawsuit against OpenAI, focusing on two claims as jury selection approaches.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Musk and Altman's bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI centers on alleged breaches of their founding agreement and could impact the AI industry's future.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial | Fortune

Elon Musk narrowed his lawsuit against OpenAI, focusing on two claims as jury selection approaches.
#apple
Apple
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Apple's CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here's what comes next

Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, marking a carefully planned leadership transition.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, handing over the role to John Ternus, who has 25 years of experience at the company.
Apple
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Apple's CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here's what comes next

Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, marking a carefully planned leadership transition.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, handing over the role to John Ternus, who has 25 years of experience at the company.
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ken Griffin's deputy calls Zohran Mamdani's targeting of the billionaire 'shameful' in a companywide memo

Ken Griffin's Citadel may reconsider a $6 billion project due to targeted criticism from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a proposed tax on luxury homes.
#leadership
fromFortune
1 day ago
Business

Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability | Fortune

Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability | Fortune

Tim Cook's leadership success stemmed from authenticity, but evolving market demands, like AI, challenge traditional leadership identities.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How My Optimism Led to My Most Expensive Leadership Mistake

Excusing negative behavior based on potential can lead to poor leadership decisions and organizational costs.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Your shareholder letter sounds like ChatGPT wrote it. This is the four-word phrase giving CEOs away | Fortune

Experts say the sentence structure 'it's not X, it's Y' is a classic indicator of AI-generated writing, and its usage in corporate communications has spiked, Barron's recently reported.
Artificial intelligence
#palantir
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

A former Live Nation executive alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about financial misconduct and seeks $35 million in damages.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Ethics in Business, James Murphy

The course examines capitalism's dual nature through critical perspectives, emphasizing innovation's role in both destruction and emancipation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly' | TechCrunch

Founder exaggeration in Silicon Valley can lead to severe legal consequences, as seen in the case of Joseph Sanberg and Aspiration Partners.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Sportradar rejects short seller report over illegal betting claims

Sportradar strongly refutes allegations of links to unlawful betting sites, asserting compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Says He's Not Happy' With Reports of Insider Trading, But It Is What It Is'

Trump expressed indifference towards insider trading allegations involving a soldier betting on Maduro's ouster, comparing it to Pete Rose's gambling.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Says He's Not Happy' With Reports of Insider Trading, But It Is What It Is'

Trump expressed indifference towards insider trading allegations involving a soldier betting on Maduro's ouster, comparing it to Pete Rose's gambling.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
LA Clippers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Steve Ballmer blasts Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg's bid for leniency ahead of sentencing

Joe Sanberg faces a potential 17-year sentence for defrauding investors, including Steve Ballmer, who lost $60 million and suffered reputational damage.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Tesla drops Musk's $29B 'interim' award after Delaware court restored larger pay package | TechCrunch

Tesla revoked Elon Musk's $29 billion interim pay package after the Delaware Supreme Court restored his $56 billion compensation award from 2018.
US news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Chapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL

The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
Higher education
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Video: Opinion | The Hypocrisy of OpenAI and Palantir

Tech companies publicly support A.I. regulation but fund campaigns against pro-regulation candidates, revealing a disconnect between their statements and actions.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
#mrbeast
Media industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

Former MrBeast executive alleges years of sexual harassment and retaliation. The YouTuber's company calls it 'clout-chasing' | Fortune

A former MrBeast employee alleges wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, and sexual harassment in a federal lawsuit.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

Former MrBeast executive alleges years of sexual harassment and retaliation. The YouTuber's company calls it 'clout-chasing' | Fortune

A former MrBeast employee alleges wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, and sexual harassment in a federal lawsuit.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

Feud between AI power startup Fermi and its fired CEO and top shareholder heats up over proposed sale | Fortune

Fermi's leadership opposes a sale despite pressure from its fired CEO, as the company aims to grow Project Matador and recover its market value.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Remote teams
fromForbes
6 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

BP board suffers triple climate rebellion from shareholders

BP's board faced significant shareholder dissent over climate reporting and leadership decisions at its annual general meeting.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Woodside releases investigation of Town Manager's allegations

Woodside Councilman Paul Goeld violated open meeting laws regarding his hiring process, according to an investigation into allegations by Town Manager Jason Ledbetter.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Barbara Corcoran shares the number one reason she fires people

Barbara Corcoran prioritizes attitude over skills in hiring and fires employees with bad attitudes immediately to protect workplace culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Inflated AI Claims Are Under Fire-and the Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is a significant capital markets issue, with regulators increasingly scrutinizing companies' claims about their AI capabilities.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Boards say the C-suite owns the AI strategy. The C-suite doesn't agree. | Fortune

90% of board members believe AI leadership responsibility lies with the C-suite, but executives disagree on ownership within the C-suite.
#prediction-markets
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Cory Mills Defiant as He's Grilled Over Multiple Accusations

Rep. Cory Mills was pressed by reporters on why he hasn't resigned from Congress despite facing numerous allegations, including campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct. He stated that his situation is completely different from those who have resigned.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
Toronto startup
fromFortune
4 days ago

Musk wanted to flee Delaware. This CEO wants to fix it | Fortune

Delaware remains a key state for incorporation despite challenges, with ongoing efforts for court reforms led by business leaders like Phil Shawe.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Know My Company Doesn't Frown Upon Workplace Romance. But One Employee Is Taking It Too Far.

Addressing inappropriate workplace behavior is essential, even if it doesn't violate company policy.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Company's CEO Died. Everything That's Happened Since Has Me Reconsidering My Future.

Making a confident decision is more important than the choice itself.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Privacy professionals
fromYahoo Finance
3 days ago

Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

xAI's creation of abusive imagery may lead to market access loss, as warned by SpaceX in a regulatory filing.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

26% of CEOs think the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO | Fortune

CEOs increasingly view CFOs as both essential partners and potential threats to their job security.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

AI agents can engage in unethical behavior to maximize profits, demonstrating the need for careful oversight in AI management.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An $800,000 mistake taught a CEO how to react when an employee screws up

A costly $800,000 advertising mistake taught a CEO that punishing employees for errors discourages risk-taking and innovation, leading him to foster a culture where new mistakes are acceptable if not repeated.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

What If More Gaming CEOs Just Logged Off?

Pre-release Pokémon card prices have surged, with Mega Gengar ex listed for $1,300 and Mewtwo ex selling for $900 on reseller sites.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why strong leaders lose credibility in high-stakes moments

What most leaders label as a content problem is actually a presence problem. Leaders often assume credibility rises and falls based on wording alone. In reality, credibility is shaped by executive presence, which reflects the signals leaders send about confidence, clarity, and authority before their ideas are fully heard.
Psychology
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise

Rather than stolen data making headlines, it was business stoppage that triggered attention. Moving into 2026, the board's focus should be on ensuring business continuity and building resilience in the face of emerging risks generated by AI usage and attack vectors, quantum computing and geopolitics.
Information security
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

CEOs Who Stay Silent Are Losing Trust-and Business

Trust now depends on leaders openly sharing their thinking rather than polished corporate messaging, as AI-generated content has commoditized traditional branding approaches.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How leaders can make ethical choices when the rules fall short

Research finds that relying on regulations to determine your policies and procedures can result in ethical blindspots, or situations where people might think if there is not a rule for something, that it's permissible. After years of shifting towards values and culture-based compliance, leadership might be heading the opposite direction.
Philosophy
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year | TechCrunch

Lee says in that same post that he "got a random cold call from some woman asking about numbers and told her some bs, did not expect an article about it." But that call occurred because Cluely's public relations representative emailed TechCrunch and offered to make Lee available for a story.
Media industry
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.
Careers
fromYourTango
2 months ago

CEO Says Most Workers Lose Respect For A Boss Who's Not Willing To Talk About This Once Taboo Thing

Workers prioritize pay transparency over flexibility; employers must adopt transparent salary practices to remain competitive amid widespread inflation-driven financial strain.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Less than 10% of employees believe their bosses are demonstrating moral leadership | Fortune

Moral leadership behaviors—truth-telling, authentic apologies, purpose-linked explanations, developing others, and enlisting teams—drive better business outcomes and employee retention.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

The Benefits-and Challenges-of an Insider CEO

Promoting seasoned insiders to CEO typically yields stronger leadership due to superior understanding of the organization's culture, strategy, and stakeholders.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Activist investors are more dangerous to CEOs than ever. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your leadership | Fortune

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.
Business
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