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A collage-style illustration featuring a statue of Lady Justice, a pink robotic arm, and repeated miniatures of the U.S. Capitol building, all against a bright blue background—suggesting the uneasy intersection of AI, governance, and legal ethics.

The Deregulation Doctrine: Trump’s A.I. Playbook Bets on Innovation Over Oversight

In a stark reversal from Biden-era policy, the Trump administration has scrapped regulatory guardrails in favor of unleashing market-driven A.I. development. With venture capitalist David O. Sacks advising from both sides of the velvet rope, and Vice President J.D. Vance refusing to play ball with global A.I. governance, the U.S. is making a high-risk, high-reward bet on innovation, defense and deregulation. The question isn't whether the approach will accelerate growth—it’s whether anyone will be watching the road.
By Mark Minevich
A digitally distorted American flag glitches downward in streaks of neon code, evoking the collapse of national cybersecurity infrastructure under digital siege.

Cybersecurity on Mute: Trump’s Second Term Declares War on America’s Digital Defenses

The Trump administration’s second-term crusade against America’s cybersecurity agencies has left experts and insiders reeling. With firings at NSA and CYBERCOM, deep cuts to CISA and open retribution against former officials, national cyber defense is being kneecapped—just as China and Russia escalate digital intrusions on U.S. infrastructure.
By John R. Schindler
An expressive oil painting depicting a robot wearing sunglasses, casually applying makeup while filming itself on a smartphone, under studio lights—satirizing artificial intelligence’s takeover of content creation.

A.I. Will Break the Creator Economy As We Know It —And a New One Will Rise

Artificial intelligence isn't gently nudging the creator economy forward—it’s detonating it. As personalized experiences become endless and effortless, the industry's new mantra is clear: quantity over quality, delivered at the merciless speed of A.I.
By Nic Young
an abstract illustration of oil and gas towers

Carbon Pricing: The Surprising Support From the Oil and Gas Industry

By Stephen H. Crolius
Illustrated depiction of a stylized workplace with numerous employees engaged in various tasks, set within a fragmented, maze-like office environment in warm red tones. Some workers appear engaged in discussions, while others work in isolation, symbolizing the complexities of modern job engagement and workplace structures.

The Smartest Investment: How ‘Quality Jobs’ Drive Profits

By Roy Swan
An ominous cityscape with towering skyscrapers bathed in a hazy red glow, shadowy figures in suits gaze upward, evoking the mystique and potential risks of Wall Street's private credit market

Private Credit: Wall Street’s $2.7 Trillion Gamble Raising Eyebrows—And Red Flags

By Shreyas Sinha
A colorful grid illustration of diverse individuals in professional attire, representing various ethnicities, genders, and roles, symbolizing inclusion and equity in the workforce.

The Price of Fairness: How DEI Can Fuel America’s Economic Revival

By Roy Swan
An illustration of a man in an olive-green jacket and glasses, set against a vibrant cityscape with a striking yellow building. He has a thoughtful, calm expression, with neatly styled dark hair, blending a sense of urban sophistication and understated style. The background includes classic urban architecture and a passing taxi, capturing the lively atmosphere of a bustling city.

A Wealthy Tech Minimalist’s A.I. Wingman: Love and Claude in NYC

By Merin Curotto
Illustration of a smiling man in a pink suit, standing in front of a large crowd. The entire scene has a pink-toned color scheme, with stylized faces in the background, giving the image a warm, cheerful atmosphere. The man is the focal point, exuding a sense of confidence and friendliness.

Disney’s Last Magic Trick: Who Will Take Bob Iger’s Throne in 2026?

By Shreyas Sinha
Painting-style illustration of a woman with vintage Hollywood glamor, lounging in bed in a pink robe, looking intently at her smartphone. The room has a soft, pastel color palette with a window showing a pink sky and a vase of flowers on the windowsill, creating a nostalgic yet modern contrast.

When A.I. Becomes Your Relationship Guru: A Love Story Guided by ChatGPT

By Merin Curotto
An illustration of a robot in a laundry room.

Laundry-Folding Robots Are Finally Here—and They’re Backed by Jeff Bezos and OpenAI

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Colorful illustration of electric vehicle with wind turbines

V2G Turns Electric Vehicles Into Distributed Energy Resources

By Stephen H. Crolius
Collage of Observer's AI Power List Honorees illustrated with AI tools

Masters of the Machine: The A.I. Leaders With Power, Influence, Capital and Vision

By The Editors
Illustration of rainy city

Why Everyday Weather, Not Billion-Dollar Disasters, Impacts Businesses Most

By Bill Kirk
An illustration in shades of pink and grey, showing a man in a suit looking at a city skyline.

Why Are We Miserable? The Hidden Impact of Perception and Inequality

By Roy Swan
An illustration of a busy airport, in shades of salmon and pink.

Airports as Artistic Hubs: How Global Connectivity Fuels Creativity

By Karen Mazurkewich
A painterly image of a frustrated-looking student at a desk.

New York’s Dyslexia Bill: How A.I. Can Transform Special Education and Save Billions

By Dr. Coral Hoh
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