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María José Gutierrez ChavezFast Company |
After becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state, the Democrat discussed her family’s roots in a former Confederate town.
Following the election, Gen Z’s viral blue-wave edits are tapping into Obama-era nostalgia and reviving a feeling millennials haven’t experienced...
Even as its paying subscriber base grows, Hinge is testing a cheaper membership in response to mounting frustration with the cost of online dating.
A wave of attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems is spoiling food and exposing a vulnerability most shoppers probably never considered.
The popular repository of almost 19 million stories originally said it was going down for maintenance. Now it has disclosed a security incident.
Creators are embracing a video format that builds anticipation before revealing their costumes, transforming Halloween into a social media spectacle.
Luxury brands have always touted the hand craftsmanship involved with their products. Now they’re doing it in their ads, too.
Christmas cookie videos are racking up millions of views weeks before Thanksgiving, raising questions about how social media is changing the holiday...
Creators who have spent years building audiences are being outperformed by AI-generated copycat videos that skirt the boundaries of copyright law.
The company is introducing new safeguards and reviewing operational procedures across its parks following the fatal accident, which raised questions...
The former Yahoo CEO aimed to showcase the abilities of her new startup, but consumers have long grown wary of outsourcing tender moments to AI.
The company behind the app-blocking device is entering the bedroom with a Bluetooth-enabled tool that automatically blocks apps when you’re in your...
The author Su Wu argues that the architecture of Mexico deserves a new framework—one that connects ancient tradition and contemporary design.
A fast-growing platform called Posting2 feels like a time machine to the 2010s, before algorithms dominated our social feeds. Is it too good to last?
Two weeks before the election, a bizarre plea for independent candidates reads more like a failure to launch.
The FDA cleared Waters’ BD Onclarity HPV assay test for home use in April. Via Quest, it will reach patients starting next year.
The U.K. is rolling out facial recognition technology that eliminates routine passport scans for eligible travelers, although passengers must still...
The photographer Christopher Payne spent years inside the factories that build and maintain NYC’s subway cars. Now his work is on display across the...
Nearly 8 in 10 Gen Z consumers say collecting physical objects helps them feel more connected to the real world.
Between Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Elizabeth Holmes, and Elon Musk, moviegoers may get founder fatigue this season—but one project does it right.
Theranos.World lets you snoop through the disgraced startup founder’s laptop and iPhone—and even “sip” her green juice.
As airlines court high spenders, Delta is upping the premium stakes with the first major holistic redesign of its kind in 30 years.
From medication-friendly refrigerators to protein-packed menus, a new Priceline report reveals how GLP-1 drugs are reshaping what Americans want from...
In the world of finance, nothing says ‘job well done’ like a ‘deal toy’ trinket for your desk.
Right name. Wrong coast.
The company, whose ideas about AI consciousness have already put it at odds with Pope Leo, says it will no longer tolerate bad behavior directed at...
A new survey finds that the quality of fresh produce, meats, and bakery items often matters more to shoppers than convenience or even lower prices.
From the home of the Mothman legend to offbeat towns with stories to tell, travelers are choosing destinations for a surprising new reason.
On X, the billionaire tech leaders are singers, dancers, actors, and even stars of their own HBO-style dramas.
More than 122,000 cases of Lemon Lime and Orange Gatorade varieties are being recalled because of undeclared food dyes.
Reese’s is searching across the country for the ultimate Halloween block, using data to narrow down the contenders.
A redesigned logo and seal immediately set off a wave of unflattering chatter over the weekend. Administration officials say there’s nothing to it.
Though the Vatican and the tech giant share concerns about rampant AI development, the idea that it is conscious is reportedly a sticking point.
A survey finds more fans prefer celebrating at home, with comfort emerging as the biggest reason.
As the ‘Cornell Seven’ case goes viral, a new movement is using the algorithm to protect the survivor.
The new agency is focused on helping travelers book experiences that are suited to their need for quiet, personal space and where socializing is...
The viral exchange between Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri and former special counsel Jack Smith seems to have unfolded differently in Schmitt’s mind.
A new paper examines how seemingly supportive conversations with AI can potentially reinforce unhealthy thinking and emotional dependence.
‘Rogue AI’ stories have become fertile ground for jokes, but there’s a serious side to the language, which some say lets tech giants off the hook.
Platforms like Instagram have mechanisms to protect users from sensitive content, sometimes raising questions about who exactly is being protected.
One of humans’ deepest frustrations is now a benchmark for assessing just how ‘smart’ AI is.
With around 30 million Americans now using GLP-1 drugs, McDonald’s is planning smaller portions and more protein-packed options, including grilled...
Fans of Ed Sheeran, Ludacris, Dave Matthews Band, and more are in for a disappointment this weekend as events along the East Coast are halted.
The town famously full of college dropouts that started companies will soon have a $42 million school for founders.
AI-generated content is eroding trust online, and influencers may be among the unexpected casualties.
The British singer apologized for ‘mistakes’ as he returned to the stage following the U.S. rapper’s ouster and a wave of departures by other...
One social media recruiter talked about Gen Z applicants bringing an iced latte to an interview—now the internet is divided.
Do you and your husband really work at PepsiCo? Or was that JPMorgan? Or Fidelity? Or IBM?
Executives at a large automaker and a large home-goods retailer shared similar philosophies about making artificial intelligence tools that work for...
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival this week, Russell Wilson opened up about building a life after football.