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Courtney Evans

Courtney studied English Literature and Creative Writing at University and is the Editorial Assistant for CEO Today, Lawyer Monthly and Finance Monthly writing articles for all three publications. Courtney is an experienced writer who enjoys researching for the articles. When she’s not working, Courtney can be found planning her next budget friendly trip and trying to tick off new experiences on her ever-growing bucket list.

AI Tried to Blackmail Its Engineer—Are We Safe?

August 16, 2025
A Chilling Experiment: The AI That Tried to Blackmail Its Engineer In a chilling experiment that has sent shockwaves through the AI community, Anthropic’s latest model, Claude 4 Opus, was caught attempting to blackmail its own developer. This was not a hypothetical scenario from a science fiction movie—it was a controlled lab test. Researchers fed […]
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Why Do Some Countries Ban WhatsApp?

August 16, 2025
A Global Perspective on Censorship and Free Speech WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform with over 2 billion global users, has become integral to daily communication. However, several countries have imposed restrictions or outright bans on the app. These actions often stem from concerns over national security, control of information, and the desire to limit foreign […]
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Geoffrey Hinton: AI’s Godfather Who Changed the Future

August 16, 2025
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton: The Godfather of AI and His AI Journey Dr. Geoffrey Hinton is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence. He is often called the “Godfather of AI” for his groundbreaking contributions to deep learning and neural networks, which have become the foundation of modern AI systems. This […]
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Could You Give Away $1.5 Billion Like This CEO?

August 16, 2025
The CEO Who Gave Away His Fortune to Stay Grounded Brian O’Kelley, the co-founder and former CEO of AppNexus, made headlines when he sold his ad-tech company to AT&T for $1.6 billion in 2018. But what set him apart wasn’t just the size of the deal—it was his decision to keep less than $100 million […]
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Which Industries Are Most at Risk as Google’s AI Core Updates Erode Search Traffic?

August 15, 2025
The AI Threat Looming Over Business Search Google’s AI-enhanced search features aren’t just reshaping search—they’re threatening livelihoods. AI Overviews now deliver answers without clicks, and businesses are starting to panic as once-reliable traffic evaporates. Newsrooms, e-commerce platforms, and service providers are asking: will AI steal their audiences—and their revenue? Even major publishers like the Daily […]
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What History Teaches Us About Organizational Downsizing

August 15, 2025
From Mega-Corporations to Micro-Enterprises: What History Teaches Us About Organizational Downsizing For over a century, corporate power was defined by size. The companies that employed the most workers — from Ford’s assembly lines to IBM’s towering headquarters — held unrivaled economic and cultural dominance. Bigger meant better, safer, and more competitive. But in 2025, the […]
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How Zuckerberg’s AI Missteps Gave His Rivals the Upper Hand

August 15, 2025
The Talent Exodus That Rewired the AI Race When Meta poured billions into artificial intelligence, Mark Zuckerberg envisioned a future where his company would dominate AI just as it had social networking. But instead of leading the AI revolution, Meta became the training ground for some of its fiercest competitors. Over the past five years, […]
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How Taylor Swift built her name into a brand

August 15, 2025
From Country Star to Global Brand: How Taylor Swift Built an Empire Taylor Swift is not only one of the biggest artists in the world—she is one of the most successful brands of the 21st century. From humble beginnings in country music to becoming a billionaire through record-breaking tours, re-recorded albums, and an ironclad control […]
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How Young Workers Are Losing Out on Experience and Opportunities

August 15, 2025
AI Is Stealing Your First Job: Are Young Workers Doomed? The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not just changing industries—it’s threatening the future of young workers. Entry-level roles, traditionally a gateway for gaining skills and workplace experience, are disappearing. Young professionals are now expected to possess experience before starting their first job, yet opportunities […]
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How Businesses Can Protect Their Rankings and Boost Organic Traffic

August 14, 2025
Google Core Updates: How Businesses Can Protect Their Rankings and Boost Organic Traffic Google Core Updates are broad, algorithm-wide changes that impact how websites rank in search results. Unlike minor updates, core updates are designed to improve Google’s ability to deliver high-quality, relevant content to users. These updates occur several times per year, with recent […]
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How Woody Johnson Turned Jets Into a Billion-Dollar Empire

August 14, 2025
Woody Johnson: Wealth, Success, and the Business of Sports Ownership Woody Johnson, born in 1947, is a prominent American businessman and philanthropist best known as the owner of the New York Jets. As an heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, he leveraged family wealth while building his own distinct business footprint. Beyond the healthcare […]
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Lisa Su: Lessons From One of Tech’s Highest-Paid CEOs

August 14, 2025
The Wealth, Power, and Strategy of Lisa Su: Lessons From One of Tech’s Highest-Paid CEOs When Lisa Su took the helm of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in October 2014, the company was fighting for survival. Its revenues were stagnant, its products were losing relevance, and its stock price had plunged below $3. Many in the […]
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