Business
Transparency in AI companies falls to new low
A new analysis finds that AI companies now average just 40 out of 100 on transparency, marking a significant decline from last year.This post was originally published on this website.
Month: December 2025
Economics
Buy now, panic later is the new holiday ritual—stopping it won’t be easy
The holiday season brings celebration and gift-giving, but it also ushers in something less festive: financial stress. In the UK, retailers now shape much of the spending calendar, with Black Friday one of the busiest […]
Economics
What makes people welcome or reject refugees? What research in Germany reveals
Across the EU, immigration is one of the most divisive topics in politics today. Germany, a country once known for its “Willkommenskultur” (welcome culture), is a case in point.This post was originally published on this […]
Business
Australia’s national plan says existing laws are enough to regulate AI. This is false hope
Earlier this month, Australia’s long-anticipated National AI Plan was released to a mixed reception.This post was originally published on this website.
Economics
How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with disabilities and kids
“Welcome,” the sign at the supermarket entrance says, above a drawing of a shopper walking in and pushing a cart.This post was originally published on this website.
Economics
How bus stops and bike lanes can make or break your festive city trip
Picture yourself strolling through Christmas markets, sipping mulled wine. Would you want to spend more time exploring the city or waiting for a taxi in the cold?This post was originally published on this website.
Economics
How good people justify bending the rules at work—and what leaders can do about it
Consider the following scenario. You’re facing pressure to meet quarterly targets, but the numbers aren’t quite where they need to be. With a deadline looming, you “round up” a figure just slightly to make the […]
Society
Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’
The Jeffrey Epstein story has slipped in and out of the headlines for years, but in a very particular way. Most news articles ask a specific question—which powerful men might be on “the list?”This post […]
Society
After mass violence, trauma spreads socially. Here are three ways you can help reduce it
After mass violence such as the Bondi beach terrorist attack on Sunday, distress does not stop with those directly affected.This post was originally published on this website.
Economics
How natural disasters exacerbate inequity
An AI analysis of Google Street View images across 16 states shows that damaged buildings in poorer communities often remain vacant for years, while wealthier areas rebuild faster and better.This post was originally published on […]