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• Here's how Canva's new image generation tool compares to models by OpenAI, Google, and Meta

  24-10-2026 10:11 via Business Insider
  
  Canva has launched Canva Craft, a new image generation tool.Business InsiderCanva launched Canva Craft, a tool similar to AI image models by Google, Meta, and OpenAI.Surprisingly, Canva fell short on a design task but did well at generating more realistic images.Here is how Canva's new image generation tool stacks up against ChatGPT, Gemini, and Muse.Canva wants a shot at winning the AI image generation race.The design platform launched Canva Craft on Thursday, its first image-generation model,
  
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• Leaked memo reveals Skydance's new advertising leadership after the Paramount-WBD merger

  24-10-2026 01:02 via Business Insider
  
  Skydance announced new leadership in its ad business in a memo to staff.Adam Gray/Getty ImagesSkydance announced new leadership for its ad business weeks after the Paramount-WBD merger.In a memo to staff, Jay Askinasi, chief revenue officer for advertising, named the leadership team.The announcement was the latest leadership shake-up following the merger earlier this month.Skydance has announced new leadership for its combined advertising business following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery m
  
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• Mark Cuban says the best defense against malicious AI agents is more AI

  24-10-2026 00:38 via Business Insider
  
  Mark Cuban compared AI cybersecurity risks to a cockroach infestationShafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via Getty ImagesMark Cuban compared swarms of AI agents to cockroaches finding ways into systems.Cuban said agents can launch brute-force attacks at scale without inventing new hacks.Cuban said defenders can also "spray" their systems with AI, which makes defenses more accessible.Mark Cuban has pest-control tips for the AI age.Speaking at a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker event on Friday, the entre
  
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• The best affordable dog essentials of 2026, according to our pet gear testers

  24-10-2026 00:27 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe found reliable dog gear that doesn't cost a fortune, from cooling mats to dog coats.Lisa Sabatini; Elizabeth Holbrook/Business InsiderFor seven years, BI Reviews' editors and reporters have tested hundreds of dog products, from harnesses and beds to food and supplements. We've compared the full range of price points, pitting $400 dog beds against ones that cost just $75.Through our in-depth research a
  
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• Where to watch the World Series: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers channels, live streams, odds, schedule

  23-10-2026 23:13 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers last played each other in April.John Fisher/Getty ImagesThe Tampa Bay Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers for the ultimate baseball title. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the World Series, including live streaming options for those without cable.If you don't want to scroll any further, we've got you covered. You can live stream all fo
  
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• Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds review: Great sound and replaceable batteries

  23-10-2026 22:30 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Momentum True Wireless 5 are not only great-sounding earbuds but also among the first to feature replaceable batteries.Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderA new era is approaching in consumer electronics — one fueled by a push toward sustainability. You can see it in shifting trends, like young listeners' renewed interest in wired headphones, and even in legislation such as Europe's sweeping right-to-repa
  
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• AI is driving a data-center power boom. These are some of the biggest US projects being built.

  23-10-2026 22:00 via Business Insider
  
  The Meta El Paso Data Center on Aug. 13, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesData centers and artificial intelligence have become a part of everyday conversation for Americans.Data center energy consumption has entered those conversations, too.The largest planned AI campuses could require more than 10 gigawatts of electricity.Some Americans have new next-door neighbors: data centers.The US has been building these computing facilities for decades, but development has ramped up dramat
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg keeps coming out on top

  23-10-2026 21:08 via Business Insider
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.picture alliance/Getty; Tyler Le/BIMeta's AI gamble is suddenly looking like a win for Mark Zuckerberg.That was far from a given. Even the Meta CEO was doubting himself. His company had poured hundreds of billions of dollars into AI investments with largely unproven results."Are you sure this is going to work?" he asked his 29-year-old AI chief, Alexandr Wang, at the end of last year, he recalled on a recent episode of the "Cheeky Pint" podcast.Those risky AI bets — wh
  
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• Get 10GB for $10 at Tello, a cheap cell plan we love

  23-10-2026 20:43 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSarah Saril/Business Insider; TelloTello's latest promotion is a solid option for anyone looking to shrink their monthly phone bill without sacrificing the basics. For a limited time, new customers — and existing Tello customers adding a new line — can get the carrier's 10GB plan for $10 a month for their first three months. The plan normally costs $15 a month, so the deal saves customers $15 total d
  
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• I woke up to panicked text messages about the PHP attacks. As a cybersecurity expert, here are the 3 things I tell people to do right away.

  23-10-2026 20:24 via Business Insider
  
  Yonaton Keller is a product manager at Zafran Security and has been working on the exposed PHP vulnerabilities.Courtesy of Yonaton KellerPHP, the open-source computer programming language, had two major vulnerabilities exposed.Yonaton Keller woke on Wednesday to panicked messages about the two PHP vulnerabilities.He shares three steps you can take to protect your website.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Yonaton Keller, a 46-year-old product manager at Zafran Security, based
  
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• These 26 current US House representatives were born outside the US

  23-10-2026 20:12 via Business Insider
  
  Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) were born outside the US.Getty ImagesThe US House of Representatives has 435 members, each representing a state congressional district.US representatives do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office.See the 26 current representatives born outside the US.Similar to the US Senate, members of the House of Representatives do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office.In fact, the only members of government
  
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• The Dow drops 600 points as fears of renewed Middle East fighting send oil soaring

  23-10-2026 19:43 via Business Insider
  
  The Dow plunged as much as 800 points as traders fretted over renewed hostilities in the Middle EastMichael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesInvestors dumped blue chip stocks as they digested the potential for renewed US-Iran hostilities.Oil prices are on track to close at their highest in six months, with Brent topping $117 a barrel.The volatility comes ahead of Big Tech earnings and the Fed's interest rate decision next week.Stocks are still frothy a day after a brutal rout sent the Nasdaq 100 to its w
  
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• Is the Dagne Dover Dakota backpack worth it? Here's my verdict after 2 years

  23-10-2026 19:39 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRebecca Strong/Business InsiderAt some point over the last couple decades, backpacks shifted away from just a grade-school necessity to a legitimately stylish adult accessory. As a mom and a travel writer who’s constantly on-the-go — and schlepping an ungodly number of belongings — I’m very much here for it. While I’ve owned quite a few backpacks, the Dagne Dover Dakota has remained one of my m
  
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• Goldman Sachs sees AI-fueled layoffs displacing nearly 10% of workers

  23-10-2026 19:26 via Business Insider
  
  Goldman Sachs said its baseline scenario for AI productivity involved nearly 10% of all US workers being displaced.Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs estimates that 9% of workers will be displaced by AI in the coming years.The bank updated its forecast for job losses as AI adoption and productivity accelerate.More companies could turn to AI if the US enters a recession, worsening the impact on jobs, the bank said.The outlook for AI's impact on the job market is dim, but Goldm
  
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• The Elizabeth Holmes bump is real

  23-10-2026 19:21 via Business Insider
  
  Elizabeth Holmes remains behind bars in Texas.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe new Elizabeth Holmes documentary is reviving interest in the Theranos scandal.Hulu, Spotify, and Apple all saw audience growth for titles related to the Silicon Valley saga.The "You Can See Everything" doc, released on October 16, has quickly become a smash hit.The new smash-hit documentary about disgraced biotech founder Elizabeth Holmes is fueling a fresh wave of fascination with the saga surrounding one of Silicon V
  
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• Uber doubles down on ChatGPT for workers after last month's layoffs

  23-10-2026 19:02 via Business Insider
  
  Uber is giving all of its corporate employees access to OpenAI's enterprise toolBloomberg/Getty ImagesUber is giving its corporate employees access to OpenAI's enterprise work tool.ChatGPT Work can "prepare meeting briefs," among other tasks, OpenAI said.Uber is rolling out the tool after laying off thousands of workers last month.Uber is giving all of its corporate employees access to OpenAI's enterprise tool weeks after laying off thousands.About 30,000 employees at the ride-hailing service's
  
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• The states with the fewest and most data centers, ranked

  23-10-2026 18:56 via Business Insider
  
  An Amazon Web Services data center under construction in Sterling, Virginia. Virginia has the highest number of data centers of any state.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesThe AI boom is accelerating data center development across the US.Even states with few data centers are attracting major hyperscale projects.Here's how all 50 US states rank by their number of operational data centers.The data center business is booming in the US, and some states are feeling it more than others.Data centers, which h
  
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• LeBron James has a decorated NBA career. His real estate portfolio is pretty impressive, too.

  23-10-2026 18:43 via Business Insider
  
  LeBron James.Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesLeBron James' multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio is as impressive as his NBA career.His portfolio includes a $36.75 million Beverly Hills property where he's building a compound.He also purchased a home in Coconut Grove. Take a look at the homes he's owned over the years.LeBron James has had a legendary run on the court. The four-time NBA champion has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and now the Philadelphia 76ers, wi
  
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• Miley Cyrus doesn't need popular music to stay a pop diva

  23-10-2026 18:28 via Business Insider
  
  Miley Cyrus performs at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16, 2026.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationMiley Cyrus' new album, "Bass Persuades," is not selling well compared to her industry peers.Although Cyrus' music has struggled to capture the zeitgeist, she has remained firmly A-list.Her career more closely resembles that of a legacy act, like Cher or Madonna, thanks to her longevity.Miley Cyrus is oozing star power.Sporting an electric guitar and the perfect smoky eye in a recent promo vide
  
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• Anthropic says Mythos kept hacking even when it knew real people could get hurt

  23-10-2026 18:21 via Business Insider
  
  Anthropic said its Mythos 5 model didn't stop hacking, even when Anthropic told it that real people were its targets.Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesAnthropic said its Mythos 5 model almost never stopped a cyberattack once it began.The AI agents fabricated farcical explanations to justify their impersonation and malware schemes.Even when Anthropic told the agent it was harming real people? Crickets.In August, an Anthropic agent created fake emails and bombarded a GitHub moderator's inbox with requests
  
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• I found 2 affordable alternatives to my $268 sweatpant jeans, and both are on sale

  23-10-2026 18:16 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreHalara and Gap's best sweatpant jeans are both on sale. The Gap deal ends Sunday, October 25.Talia Ergas/Business InsiderI've become something of a sweatpant jeans evangelist. What started as a search for comfortable alternatives to stiff denim turned into a minor obsession with pants that look like jeans but feel like loungewear, AKA "sweans."I still say the gold standard for sweatpant jeans is Rag &
  
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• I've been to all 50 states. Everyone should visit these 10 at least once.

  23-10-2026 18:12 via Business Insider
  
  After visiting all 50 US states, I'm often asked which ones I'd recommend to travelers.Emily HartOver the past decade, I've traveled solo to all 50 US states and most major US national parks.Although I've found beauty in every state, there are some that I want to visit over and over again.I love traveling to places like New Mexico, Montana, New Hampshire, and Arizona.Over the past decade, I've successfully visited all 50 US states solo, and have even made it to most of the major US national park
  
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• Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and American Express — see the list

  23-10-2026 18:12 via Business Insider
  
  Verizon is one of the latest companies to announce job cuts.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCompanies including Meta, Amazon, and Visa have said they're trimming staff this year.Many firms, like Wix and Block, have cited the rise of AI as a reason they need fewer staff.See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.Big companies are still cutting jobs in 2026.So far this year, dozens of major brands have laid off employees, continuing a trend of significant workforce reductions across a broad range
  
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• My daughter and I needed a fresh start after my divorce. A vacation at a Colorado dude ranch gave us one.

  23-10-2026 17:19 via Business Insider
  
  The author (right) traveled to a dude ranch in Colorado for a mother-daughter trip after her divorce.Courtesy of Rebecca Lillian.After my divorce, I wanted something special for my first mother-daughter trip with my 8-year-old.We decided to spend a week at a luxury dude ranch in Colorado.The trip helped me show my daughterResting by the heated pool in my cowboy hat, breathing the fresh mountain air, I watched my daughter laughing with her new friends and felt something I hadn't in years: a sense
  
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• I swapped houses with a stranger to see if I'd like living in Seattle. One month in, I got my answer.

  23-10-2026 16:48 via Business Insider
  
  I lived in Seattle for a month to see if i wanted to move there permanently.Heather SnowI swapped homes with a stranger and traded my San Francisco condo for a house in Seattle.For a month, I lived in Seattle to figure out if I would want to move there permanently.Although Seattle isn't the right city for me, the experience taught me what I want in my next home.After 18 years of living in San Francisco, I was seriously starting to consider moving.I loved the life I had built there, but taking th
  
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• My favorite Sony noise-canceling headphones are 43% off right now

  23-10-2026 16:47 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Sony WH-1000XM5 are the top headphones we recommend for most people.Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are kind of a big deal in the audio world. Though it's been four years since they first hit stores, they remain my pick for the best headphones you can buy. Why? Well, they're just that impressive.My team and I have reviewed many excellent wireless headphones since th
  
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• 13 books you should read before they're turned into movies and TV shows this year

  23-10-2026 16:45 via Business Insider
  
  Timothée Chalamet stars in "Dune."Warner Bros.Some of the most hyped films of 2026 are based on blockbuster novels.You still have a few weeks to read "Dune Messiah" before "Dune: Part Three."There are a couple of holiday books getting adapted, too.Any booklover knows that news of an adaptation can be complicated: Can we trust the directors, screenwriters, and actors to bring our favorite stories to life?This year's movie slate is filled with books that are near and dear to thousands of readers,
  
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• I've photographed weddings for over a decade. Here are 4 of the biggest mistakes I see couples make.

  23-10-2026 16:44 via Business Insider
  
  I've seen all kinds of weddings over the past decade, but many couples make the same mistakes.Courtesy of Cameron DeverI've worked as a wedding photographer for years, and I've seen couples make the same mistakes.Too many people schedule the day to the minute and don't get the chance to enjoy their wedding.Not budgeting for the right photographer and videographer can lead to disappointing results.I've been photographing weddings for over a decade, so I've witnessed countless ceremonies and recep
  
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• Volvo plans to cut 2,500 jobs due to China's bruising pricing war

  23-10-2026 16:40 via Business Insider
  
  Legacy automakers are struggling to compete in China.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesLegacy carmakers continue to report slumping sales in China.Volvo is the latest. It's planning 2,500 global job cuts to save about $530 million.America is a problem, too. Tariffs, crushed EV incentives, and Polestar's exit also hurt.China's merciless car market is taking a bite out of Volvo.On Friday, the Swedish luxury automaker said revenue in China fell by almost 50% over the past year. The company said, like many lega
  
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• I spent years building a 'stable' life and climbing the ladder at work. Then, I quit my job and moved to Hungary.

  23-10-2026 16:40 via Business Insider
  
  I always loved Budapest, but never thought I'd actually be able to move here.Sarah Catherine CowieI spent my 20s climbing the career ladder and building the life of my dreams in Scotland.Then, after losing my dad, I decided to make a big change: I moved abroad and went back to school.I've been struggling financially, but I know that I made the right choice.For most of my 20s, I wanted to climb the career ladder — and hoped that as soon as I reached the top, everything would become clear and I
  
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• A pair of big-name, macro portfolio managers are out at ExodusPoint less than a year after joining

  23-10-2026 16:02 via Business Insider
  
  ExodusPoint is one of several hedge funds that have expanded in Dubai in recent years.FADEL SENNA / AFP via Getty ImagesChris Wheeler and Daniel Dangoor have both left $15.5 billion hedge fund ExodusPoint Capital.The two Dubai-based PMs were at the firm for less than a year.The pair were macro investors, a subset of the industry that's been hit hard by interest-rate increases.A pair of pedigreed traders have left Michael Gelband's ExodusPoint Capital, two people familiar with the matter told Bus
  
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• After 6 years in Barcelona, I realized one of the 'worst' parts of living here was actually making me happier

  23-10-2026 15:55 via Business Insider
  
  As an American living in Spain, I struggled to adjust to the country's culture and schedules at first.Jordan MautnerMoving to Barcelona from Los Angeles six years ago has come with a few culture shocks.At first, I struggled with businesses taking midday breaks and most shops being closed on Sundays.Eventually, I adapted. I now appreciate breaks and feel less pressure to optimize all my time.I had 30 minutes left on my lunch break — just enough time to squeeze in a new errand before I had to ge
  
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• Kalshi wants its new contracts to be a way to predict where markets are heading without buying stocks

  23-10-2026 15:06 via Business Insider
  
  Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesKalshi's new contracts are a way to predict where markets are headed.Its new contracts allow people to take a view on things like foot traffic and app downloads."We wanted to kind of 'ETF-ify' these corporate KPI markets," Kalshi told Business Insider.If you're bullish or bearish on Walmart stock, you would probably just buy and hold shares or buy options betting the stock will fall.Soon, though, Kalshi wants users to tap the prediction platform for yet ano
  
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• The CEO of Europe's most valuable company says he is tying his pay to employee satisfaction

  23-10-2026 15:02 via Business Insider
  
  ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told employees it had been a "disruptive and emotional year."Chesnot/Getty ImagesThe CEO of ASML is tying his compensation to a personal mission to boost employee morale.Christophe Fouquet told employees in a memo seen by BI that ASML would link exec pay to employee satisfaction.It comes amid a major reorg at Europe's most valuable firm, which supplies chipmaking equipment to TSMC and Intel.The CEO of Europe's most valuable company is linking his pay to a personal mis
  
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• I stayed at a 5-star Four Seasons hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. My $1,000-a-night room felt like a skier's sanctuary.

  23-10-2026 14:53 via Business Insider
  
  The author's guest room at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole resort starts at about $1,000 during the winter ski season.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI've never been skiing.But if I ever decide to learn, I'll do it at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.My 550-square-foot room felt like a luxury cabin on the slopes.When I arrived at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole on a muggy day in early September, I imagined it covered in snow. This was in 2024, when I visited Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the first
  
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• I'm a professional declutterer. Here's why I tell people to get rid of 5 things every single day.

  23-10-2026 14:49 via Business Insider
  
  The author suggests getting rid of 5 things a day.NataliaLebedinskaia/Getty ImagesGetting rid of just five things a day can make decluttering feel much more manageable.Small daily efforts add up, helping clear crowded drawers and surfaces over time.The key is consistency, not trying to organize your entire home in one weekend.The holidays are around the corner, and soon the chaos of hosting and travel will start. If tidying the house and reducing your clutter are things you thought you'd get to
  
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• Here's what's behind the vibe shift that's rattling the AI trade

  23-10-2026 14:06 via Business Insider
  
  Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg/Getty ImagesThe AI trade has been pummeled in the last couple of weeks.Thursday's rout extended a turbulent stretch that kicked off with last week's panic about CoreWeave.The vibes in the AI trade are shifting day-by-day as traders digest rates, spending concerns, and macro turmoil.The AI trade feels like it's at an inflection point.Shares of neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius have taken a beating over the last couple of weeks, whi
  
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• I’m a comedian whose joke was stolen by an AI creator. I blame Meta and feel powerless.

  23-10-2026 14:00 via Business Insider
  
  George Brett Olson (right) said his joke was taken by an AI account (left).George Brett Olson via InstagramGeorge Brett Olson is one of a set of comedians who've called out AI accounts for ripping off their work.Olson said he was upset with Meta for allowing the situation to persist on its platforms.Instagram's top exec said the platform is invested in promoting original content and would look into the issue.This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with George Brett Olson, one of several c
  
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• How a 24-year-old turned advice from rich and successful people into a $37 million business

  23-10-2026 13:45 via Business Insider
  
  School of Hard Knocks founders, from left, Jack Dumoulin, James Dumoulin, and Josh Smith, want to be the "Barstool Sports of business."School of Hard KnocksJames Dumoulin has turned street interviews with moguls into a business on track for $37 million in revenue this year.School of Hard Knocks uses staged drama to hook viewers and sells consulting services and memberships.Dumoulin and his partners aim to expand and become the "Barstool Sports of business content."As James Dumoulin approaches a
  
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• A Western drone company explains why setting up shop in Ukraine is necessary to build better weapons for NATO

  23-10-2026 13:31 via Business Insider
  
  ORQA supplies drones to NATO militaries and views working in Ukraine as key to making the standard of drone technology that the alliance needs.Stefan Wermuth/REUTERSA major Western drone firm says working in Ukraine is key to getting gear to the standard NATO needs.ORQA is partnering with Ukraine's industry to co-produce drone systems, including for the NATO market.Its CEO said Ukraine has battlefield experience and operational excellence that can shape gear for NATO.A Western company developing
  
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• AI's impact on mathematics isn't adding up

  23-10-2026 13:25 via Business Insider
  
  PRODUCTION - 16 October 2026, Berlin: A student looks at a blackboard in the mathematics building at the Technical University of Berlin. Photo: Christophe Gateau/dpa (Photo by Christophe Gateau/picture alliance via Getty Images)Christophe Gateau/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.The problem of AI's impact on mathematicians is proving difficult to solve.OpenAI solving
  
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• Top influencer marketers describe 3 big challenges facing the industry

  23-10-2026 13:00 via Business Insider
  
  E.l.f. Beauty hosted an influencer activation at Coachella.VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty ImagesInfluencer marketing can be messy and unpredictable.We asked top creator marketers about the main challenges they face when running campaigns.Marketers said choosing talent, approving content, and forecasting reach create the most headaches.Influencer marketing has ballooned into a $12 billion industry in the US. And yet, running campaigns can still feel unpredictable.Business Insider asked more than a
  
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• My husband and I have different risk tolerances and approaches to investment. Here's how we handle it.

  23-10-2026 12:51 via Business Insider
  
  The author and her husband approach investing differently, but have figured out how to find a common ground.Courtesy of Laura LeavittMy husband and I have different approaches to investing.He's risk-tolerant, and I'm a bit more risk-averse.Still, we've managed to talk through financial decisions and find a common ground.The conversation started because of a windfall: it was the first month that we didn't have the preschool tuition payment because my son was starting kindergarten. "I'd love for t
  
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• US stock futures slide after tech sell-off as oil climbs to 5-month highs

  23-10-2026 12:42 via Business Insider
  
  US stock futures slid, and oil prices climbed on Friday.ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesUS stock futures slid on Friday after the Nasdaq 100 suffered its worst day since June on Thursday.Tech stocks fell as investors questioned the payoff from AI spending.Brent topped $114 a barrel amid attacks on Saudi targets and risks to Gulf shipping.Futures tied to all three major US stock indexes fell Friday morning after Thursday's steep tech sell-off, while Brent crude rose to five-month highs amid Mi
  
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• What smart people are saying about the 'vulnerability tsunami' AI unleashed

  23-10-2026 12:29 via Business Insider
  
  Cybersecurity flaws were recently identified in the popular PHP programming language.Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty ImagesExecs and analysts are sounding the alarm after AI discovered a flaw affecting the majority of the internet.Experts say critical systems, from energy and water to healthcare, may be especially exposed.Here's what smart people are saying about the biggest threats to the internet at the moment.It's been a nightmarish week for cybersecurity.AI helped discover two "crit
  
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• The latest sign we're eating out less: Restaurants are buying fewer disposable cups and paper towels

  23-10-2026 12:00 via Business Insider
  
  Restaurants are buying fewer disposable cups, paper towels, and packaging supplies, companies that make the goods have said.Lia Toby/Getty Images for illycaffèRestaurants are buying fewer paper cups and takeout containers.Companies making the goods say their North American sales declined in results released this year.It's the latest sign that diners are eating out less.Even the humble disposable coffee cup suggests that diners are eating out less at restaurants.Companies that sell paper cups, p
  
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• From Lego to luxury beauty, these are the 26 best advent calendars of 2026

  23-10-2026 01:54 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best advent calendars of 2026 include the Fly By Jing hot sauce calendar.Fly By JingThe best advent calendars of 2026 have come a long way from the humble chocolate countdown. These days, you can spend December unwrapping luxury skincare, building mini Lego sets, sampling gourmet treats, or spoiling your pets with a daily surprise.The catch? Many of the most coveted calendars are limited-edition rele
  
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• I own over 25 cashmere sweaters, and this discounted Naadam polo is one of my favorites

  23-10-2026 00:08 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThis Featherweight Casmere Relaxed Polo sweater is down to $149 during Naadam's Friends and Family Sale.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderRecently it's felt like every weekend, one of my Libra friends is having a birthday dinner party. Thanks to my collection of Naadam cashmere sweaters, I can feel cozy and still look appropriate for almost any occasion during the early autumn temperature lag.I have over 2
  
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• Ryobi's quiet cordless leaf blower is 20% off right now

  23-10-2026 00:00 via Business Insider
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreHome Depot has a rare $70 price cut on the Ryobi leaf blower I use to clear up my backyard.Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderRyobi Whisper Series blower is $70 off at Home Depot, ideal for autumn leaf cleanup tasks.The Ryobi blower reaches 180 MPH and weighs 10 pounds, handling thick leaves and debris with ease and efficiency.Ryobi's 8.0 Ah battery has up to an 85-minute runtime and works across the Ryobi 40
  
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• My kids used to complain on every trail. These 4 changes made family hiking fun again.

  22-10-2026 23:38 via Business Insider
  
  The author (in blue) with her family as they hiked in Konnevesi National Park in Finland.Courtesy of Emese Maczko.My husband and I enjoy hiking, but our kids, 7 and 10, often complain along the way.On a visit to Finland, we went hiking with a guide, and my kids were engaged the whole time.It encouraged me to change a few things about the way I approach and plan family hikes.It was an hour into our hike through Southern Konnevesi National Park in Finland, and neither of my 7- and 10-year-old daug
  
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