Era Billionaire Human

‘We’re in the era of the billionaire,’ human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

In 2024, an average of nearly four new billionaires were coined every week, according to Oxfam. Much of their wealth will be passed down to heirs.

CNBC - 8h

Pakistan to seek extradition of billionaire tycoon from UAE

Developer Malik Riaz Hussain says fraud allegations by anti-corruption watchdog are attempt to ‘blackmail’ him

Financial Times - 9h

Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Other Billionaires at the Inauguration

The sight of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and others at President Trump’s swearing-in was another sign of how business is adapting to a new Washington.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - 2d

'We're in the era of the billionaire,' human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating

The rich are getting richer.

NBC News - 6h

The New Rules of the Trump Era

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.

The New York Times - 7h

Sunfish that got sick recovers — thanks to human cutouts

A popular sunfish in Japan lost its appetite and banged on the side of its tank after the aquarium it lived in closed for renovations.

CBS News - 9h

Why exactly are tech billionaires kissing Trump’s ring?

Once upon a time, the ultimate aspiration of the ultra-wealthy was to accumulate enough “F-you money” to operate above societal constraints.

The Hill - 12h

Markets brace for Trump-era volatility

US stocks ticked higher but currencies swung the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration

Financial Times - 22h

‘He is power’: billionaires line up for Trump’s inauguration

Top business leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos flock to watch ceremony at the Capitol

Financial Times - 2d

Tech Billionaires Get Prominent Places at Trump Inauguration

Tech CEOs pay homage to the new president at church service and swearing-in ceremony.

Inc. - 2d

Tech billionaires attend inauguration church service

Top tech billionaires including some who were critics of Trump during his first term flock to his inaugural celebrations.

BBC News - 2d

Bannon says tech billionaires have 'surrendered' to Trump

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon said tech billionaires attendance at Trump's inauguration is a sign of their "official surrender" to Trump.

ABC News - 2d

The Assist That Made Magic Johnson a Billionaire

He might even be a better entrepreneur than he was a basketball player, if that’s possible.

Inc. - 2d

Anthropomorphizing AI: Dire consequences of mistaking human-like for human have already emerged

Anthropomorphizing AI creates dangerous blind spots in business decision-making beyond simple operational inefficiencies.

VentureBeat - 4d

Billionaires and their cash head to Washington for Trump’s inauguration

CEOs are lining up for a swearing-in ceremony that is expected to smash fundraising records

Financial Times - 4d

Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience

Labor, identity, and the future of work are at stake.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group readies $13bn US IPO

Private equity-backed petrol station business expected to list as early as this year

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - Jan. 10

To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

This Billionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ Strategy Boils Down to 5 Basics

Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and subject of a new Netflix doc, is on a quest for remarkable longevity.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

Wired - Jan. 8

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.

Wired - Jan. 7

Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7