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Most People Are Using ChatGPT Totally Wrong—And OpenAI’s CEO Just Proved It Aug 14, 2025

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On today's episode, co-host Yasmin Gagne and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Josh Christensen, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Nvidia and AMD cutting a chip revenue–sharing deal with Trump, OpenAI unveiling the GPT-5 model, Trump signing an executive order to extend the trade truce with China for another 90 days, Paramount announcing a 7-year deal with the UFC, and Ford planning to revamp its assembly line to better produce electric vehicles.

Next, David and Yaz speak to contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker about the rise in popularity of AI chatbots, how people are not using AI chatbots as they were programmed, and why the excitement for the new ChatGPT-5 fell flat with users.

Finally, Yaz chats with the founder and CEO of Abridge, Shiv Rao, about the AI platform that can turn conversations between doctors and patients into clinical notes in real-time. The company reached a valuation of $5.3 billion after its $300 million Series E funding round.

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

To read Chris Stokel Walker’s article on Chat GPT and the rise in popularity of AI chatbots:https://www.fastcompany.com/91385268/most-people-are-using-chatgpt-totally-wrong-and-openais-ceo-just-proved-it

What’s behind the Beyond Meat rebrand? Aug 07, 2025

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen, as well as 'Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Cloudflare's clash with Perplexity over its AI training, former CEO of X/Twitter Linda Yaccarino's new job, Tesla giving Elon Musk $29 billion to stay, and Disney+ integrating Hulu on its streaming platform by 2026. (00:50)

Next, Josh and Yaz speak to staff editor Kristin Toussaint and contributor Clint Rainey about Beyond Meat's rebrand to "Beyond" and all of the alternative meat company's growing pains and strategy shifts to reach its target audience. (10:10)

Finally, Yaz and Josh chat with global technology editor Harry McCracken and contributing tech journalist Jared Newman about why 1995 was one of the most important years in tech history. (41:05)

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/news

To read Clint Rainey’s article on the shift from “Beyond Meat” to “Beyond”: https://www.fastcompany.com/91374217/beyond-meat-rebrand-pivot-protein-fava-ground-ethan-brown-ceo

To read Kristen Toussiant’s Beyond Meat piece: https://www.fastcompany.com/91160776/beyond-meats-newest-sausages-vegetables-fruits-legumes

To learn more about Jared Newman’s 1995 piece: https://www.fastcompany.com/91356466/windows-95-anniversary

To learn more about Harry McCracken’s 1995 article: https://www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm-thinkpad-701-butterfly-keyboard

Inside the world’s first-ever human verification brand Aug 05, 2025

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Tools for Humanity CMO John Patroulis talks about the brand strategy behind World, The Orb, and being human in the AI age.

How AI, 3D printing, and crypto are aiding and abetting art theft Jul 31, 2025

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include this past quarter’s earnings, the latest on tariffs, and Figma’s IPO.

Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about art heists, what the world of art forgeries looks like, and how technology has helped to accelerate art crime over the years.

Finally, Yaz chats with Evvy cofounder and CEO Priyanka Jain and Megababe founder Katie Sturino. They sat down at our recent MIC Summit in New York City to discuss how they convince stakeholders and investors to buy into their ideas, and how they approach their customers when it comes to crafting the story behind launching a new product.For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsFor the latest news in business tech, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology

Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out? Jul 30, 2025

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There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out?

On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Superman aesthetic. Plus, she explains why her team chose the more difficult route of relying heavily on practical effects.

Liz and Mark also discuss the latest in design news including the vibeless summer , Meta’s tent city, and a certain copycat in the New York City mayoral race.

And at the end of the episode, Liz and Mark debate their best and worst designs of the month: MAGA Coke, Sam Altman’s sunglasses, and Anne Hathaway are all in contention.

AI is leading to a white-collar bloodbath Jul 24, 2025

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include how SoftBank and Open AI’s Stargate are set to build a small data center by the end of this year, why CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next year, and Google's and Microsoft's claim that Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint.

Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about AI and its implications for various job markets, particularly in the legal industry and about the impact of the legal technology platform Harvey AI.

Finally, Yaz interviews author Megan Greenwell on her new book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

For the latest news in AI, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology

What Happens When the U.S. Pulls Back from Global Aid? With the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband Jul 22, 2025

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On today’s episode, host Brendan Vaughan talks to David Miliband. If you are familiar with British politics, you might remember Miliband from his time as the UK’s Foreign Secretary and as a member of parliament for the labor party. But, in 2013 he left politics to become the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which is a global humanitarian aid organization.

Brendan and David talk about how the Trump Administration has upended humanitarian aid as well as the ongoing work the IRC is doing in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. They also discuss how the IRC is using AI to better anticipate humanitarian crises.

What did Linda Yaccarino actually do at Elon Musk’s X? Jul 17, 2025

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Open AI’s plan to build its own web browser, the latest inflation numbers, and the most recent tariffs President Trump is threatening to impose.

Next, Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker joins Yaz and Josh to talk about Linda Yaccarino’s decision to step down as CEO of X and what, if any, impact she had on the company.

Finally, Fast Company associate editor David Salazar interviews Michelle Zatlyn—cofounder, president, and cochair of the board of directors at Cloudflare—to discuss her vision for the future of cybersecurity.

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

To read Chris Stokel Walker’s story on Linda Yaccarino:https://www.fastcompany.com/91365508/linda-yaccarino-leaving-x-elon-musk

Joy-Ann Reid’s Second Act Jul 15, 2025

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For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut.

Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced a network shake-up. Just four months after her ouster, Joy launched The Joy Reid Show, an independent podcast from her production company, Image Lab Media Group.

Kc Ifeanyi, the executive director of editorial programming at Fast Company, recently interviewed Joy about her views on the current media landscape, the importance of owning one's content and audience, and what we can learn from a Gen X hustler’s mindset.

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control

Bilt to last? Inside the points-obsessed startup that rewards you for paying rent Jul 10, 2025

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On today's episode, co-host Josh Christensen is joined by Fast Company associate editor David Salazar to discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the details of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; the return of liberation day tariffs; and the stepping down of CEO of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino. (00:38)

Next, Josh speaks to senior writer Ainsley Harris about Bilt Rewards, a loyalty program and payment platform for renters, and the company's founder, Ankur Jain. (10:02)

Finally, Yasmin Gagne interviews CEO and cofounder Mark Barrocas of SharkNinja to discuss how the company keeps creating innovative products. (35:39)

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read Ainsley Harris article on Blit: https://www.fastcompany.com/91336688/bilt-rewards-credit-card-loyalty-pro

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