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• An OpenAI researcher turned venture capitalist says investors are 3 to 5 years behind the latest AI studies

  16-01-2026 23:21 via businessinsider.com
  Exuberance for AI has led to fears of a bubble forming in the stock market in recent years.iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIJenny Xiao of Leonis Capital says there's a lag between AI research and investment trends.Xiao, a former OpenAI researcher, aims to bridge venture capital and advanced AI research.She urges investors to understand AI's nonlinear progress and to adapt to rapid technology shifts.There is a yearslong lag in the AI hype cycle, according to one former AI researcher turned venture capita
  
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• Oprah has endured as a weight-loss icon. Not even GLP-1s can change that.

  16-01-2026 23:18 via businessinsider.com
  Oprah Winfrey has massively influenced wellness and diet culture for decades, now taking the spotlight to share her experience with GLP-1s.Don Arnold/Getty ImagesOprah Winfrey has long been an influential figure in the health and wellness industry.Her recent comments about GLP-1s mark a turning point in how we think about losing weight.Experts said she offers a unique vulnerability and empathy in platforming personal stories.Nothing has been more earthshaking than the meteoric rise of GLP-1 drug
  
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• The best luxury women's workwear brands that instantly level up your Monday to Friday

  16-01-2026 23:05 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreLaws of MotionWe were all told to "dress for the job you want." It's pretty sound advice, but back when I was an intern, my dream workwear wardrobe was out of reach because I couldn't afford the good stuff.Now that I'm a little further into my career, I've collected some luxury pieces that I can build outfits around today and save for the future when I'm further up the corporate ladder.When you invest in
  
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• The 16 best ballet flats that are cute, comfortable, and classic

  16-01-2026 23:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreM.Gemi, FitFlopThis season's best ballet flats tie comfort and sophistication together with a bow. As people who walk a lot, we require a lot from our ballet flats. So, we've gathered our favorite pairs that support you in each step. For years, our team has tested some of the best flats, including many that are distinctly ballerina-inspired.Our top pick overall is the Margaux Demi Ballet Flat. "With all
  
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• Tempur-Pedic sale: Save up to 30% on mattresses, bases, and bundles

  16-01-2026 23:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTempur-PedicTempur‑Pedic is kicking off 2026 with a limited‑time event that delivers rare savings across its lineup of mattresses, adjustable bases, and accessories — a big deal for a brand that doesn't run significant discounts year‑round. In addition to mattress markdowns, there are discounted bundles on pillows, sheet sets, toppers, and bedding to complete your sleep setup with
  
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• California sends xAI cease-and-desist letter, demanding it prevent sexualized deepfake images of minors

  16-01-2026 22:51 via businessinsider.com
  Anadolu/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesCalifornia sent xAI a cease-and-desist letter, demanding that it prevent the allowance of deepfake images of minors.Elon Musk's xAI faces sustained criticism over allegations that Grok is creating nonconsensual sexualized images.The letter, sent by AG Rob Bonta, threatens legal action if the deepfakes are not stopped.California Attorney General Rob Bonta has demanded that xAI prevent its chatbot, Grok, from creating sexualized deepfake images of children.Bo
  
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• Figma CEO Dylan Field says he has a 'bias' for hiring young workers because they're likely AI natives

  16-01-2026 22:23 via businessinsider.com
  Figma CEO Dylan Field.Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunchFigma CEO Dylan Field says AI skills give young professionals a hiring advantage.Field emphasizes that younger workers are often more AI native than older employees.Despite job-market stagnation, Field believes AI will not entirely replace entry-level jobs.Many young people are worried that AI is muscling in on the entry-level job market.Dylan Field, the 34-year-old billionaire CEO of Figma, however, says AI gives young people an ad
  
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• Gavin Newsom is heading to Davos with plans to call out Trump

  16-01-2026 22:21 via businessinsider.com
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Davos.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to call out President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum.Newsom has been a vocal critic of Trump, who is also set to appear at Davos.Newsom's office said he plans to defend California and advocate for "democratic capitalism."California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet President Donald Trump where he's at — in Switzerland.Newsom said in a statement Friday that he is heading to
  
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• Danny Boyle confirms Jack O'Connell's cult leader in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' was inspired by British TV presenter Jimmy Savile

  16-01-2026 22:13 via businessinsider.com
  Jack O'Connell in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple."SonyIn "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," Jack O'Connell plays Sir Jimmy Crystal, a strange cult leader.The character and his followers were inspired by the infamous British TV presenter, Jimmy Savile.Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland told BI the character explores themes of selective memory.Warning: Spoilers ahead for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple."As if living in the zombie-ridden, post-apocalyptic Britain isn't traumatic enough
  
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• The 7 best men's undershirts to keep your outfits sweat-free, comfortable, and sharp

  16-01-2026 21:42 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTommy John/All Citizens/Hanes/Business InsiderWhen it comes to men's undergarments, undershirts are arguably just as essential as underwear. Whether you're layering to stay warm, dressing to stay cool in hot weather, or putting on your best business casual work clothes, staying sweat-free is an important part of comfort and presentation. The best undershirts for men should always be neatly hidden underne
  
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• The 17 best slippers for women to keep you warm this winter

  16-01-2026 21:40 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSally Kaplan/Business Insider, Samantha Crozier/Business InsiderThe best slippers for women aren't just for lounging — they're for supporting your feet during all the time you spend on them at home. Because let's be honest: cooking, cleaning, pacing during Zoom calls— it adds up. And since women are at a higher risk for stress fractures, choosing a pair with proper support isn't just about co
  
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• Theragun's Mini Plus is our fitness expert's favorite recovery tool. It might be the only massage gun you ever need.

  16-01-2026 21:32 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTheragun's new Mini Plus is compact, comfortable to use, and features integrated heat therapy.Rachael Schultz/Business InsiderMassage guns can be incredibly useful for speeding up workout recovery and taking the edge off everyday aches. But after years of testing them as a fitness and health writer, I've found that most fall into the same traps: they're too bulky to grab regularly and too intense to use
  
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• ChatGPT ads might not be a totally bad thing. Hear me out on this.

  16-01-2026 21:27 via businessinsider.com
  ChatGPT will start testing ads for some U.S. users.OpenAIOpenAI says it will start testing ads in ChatGPT in the US for some users.This might be annoying, but advertising may actually have a positive normalizing effect.You can't do bad things like generate AI nude images if you're trying to keep advertisers happy.All day, I see ads. Ads when I scroll social feeds, ads when I search Google, and ads on every website I go to. You're looking at some ads on this website right now (hopefully they aren
  
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• Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos tries to solve his movie problem

  16-01-2026 21:17 via businessinsider.com
  Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has spent years people should be able to see big movies at home, without going to theaters. Now he's changing his tune.Rich Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty ImagesNetflix has spent years training people to stream movies at home.Now it wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, which has a big business putting movies into theaters.So Netflix boss Ted Sarandos is trying to convince Hollywood that he can do both things at once.Netflix spent a lot of time arguing that the fut
  
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• Cillian Murphy's Jim plays a big part in the '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' ending

  16-01-2026 21:14 via businessinsider.com
  Cillian Murphy as Jim in "28 Days Later."Fox Searchlight PicturesWarning: Major spoilers below if you haven't seen "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.""28 Years Later" director Danny Boyle told BI last year that Cillian Murphy would appear in "The Bone Temple."If a third movie is made, the plan is for Murphy's character Jim to be the main focus."28 Years Later" director Danny Boyle was true to his word.Cillian Murphy does show up in "The Bone Temple." And he wasn't joking when he told BI last spri
  
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• Apple is losing its grip on the world's tech supply chain

  16-01-2026 20:55 via businessinsider.com
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai (right) and Apple CEO Tim Cook (left).Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images/ReutersApple enjoyed a long run at the top of the tech supply chain.Now, this prized position is being usurped by AI companies and cloud giants.These new AI players are becoming more important customers for chipmakers and other suppliers.For over a decade, Apple sat at the center of the tech supply chain. Its enormous scale let it dictate pricing, lock up capacity, and steer the roadmaps of supplier
  
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• We matched on Bumble. I ended up moving from California to Virginia to live with him.

  16-01-2026 20:54 via businessinsider.com
  Chiechi and her husband.Marissa Chiechi/ Carrie McGuireLife-long Californian, Marissa Chiechi, moved from Los Angeles to Alexandria, Virginia, in 2023.Chiechi relocated for her then-boyfriend, now husband, after his new job brought him to the East Coast.While she did feel lonely at first, the move made her a stronger person, she said.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marissa Chiechi, 32, who relocated from Los Angeles to Alexandria, Virginia, in 2023. This conversation has be
  
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• Larry Page continues his California exodus by buying up Florida property

  16-01-2026 20:54 via businessinsider.com
  Google cofounder Larry Page reportedly purchased property in South Florida.EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/GettyImagesGoogle cofounder Larry Page bought property in Florida amid California's proposed billionaire tax.Page purchased luxury Miami properties before the Billionaire Tax Act could impact his assets.Miami's rise as a tech hub has attracted the ultrawealthy like Page and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.Google cofounder Larry Page recently drew his line in the sand on a beach on the opposite side of Califo
  
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• Saatva's MLK Day sale is here: Save big on luxury mattresses this weekend

  16-01-2026 20:43 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Saatva HD is a splurge, but I think it's worth it if it's in your budget. I'll be sleeping on it for years.Kinsley Searles/Business InsiderNow is one of the best times of the year to invest in a premium sleep setup thanks to Saatva's long weekend sale, which brings unusually deep discounts on some of the brand's top‑rated mattresses and sleep accessories. Keep scrolling to find some of our favo
  
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• ChatGPT is getting ads. Sam Altman once called them a 'last resort.'

  16-01-2026 20:26 via businessinsider.com
  Sam Altman visits Jimmy Fallon.: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty ImagesOpenAI is officially preparing to test ads in ChatGPT.The move comes as the AI company looks to increase revenue amid $1.4 trillion in spending commitments in the coming years.CEO Sam Altman once portrayed ads as "a last resort" business model for the company before softening his stance.Netflix famously backtracked on its stance toward ads. Now, OpenAI is following suit.The AI pioneer announced that ads are coming to ChatGPT &mdas
  
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• The best Dolby Atmos soundbars in 2026, reviewed by audio experts

  16-01-2026 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Dolby Atmos soundbars include flagship models from Sonos (left) and Samsung (right).Tyler Hayes/Steven Cohen/Business InsiderThe best Dolby Atmos soundbars can offer a big upgrade over typical TV speakers. Dolby Atmos audio creates a 3D soundstage from all directions — even from above. This means effects like rain falling and planes swooping by will sound more realistic, with a sense of ov
  
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