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The End of Affirmative Action?

Why diversity advocates see a Supreme Court case on college admissions as a looming crisis for corporate America.

In Focus LIDIANE JONES

As Slack's new CEO, the Brazilian-born Microsoft alum faces the tough task of integrating the productivity tool and its parent, Salesforce, in the wake of layoffs that have shaken the company. She's tackling the tricky mandate with a wealth of experience in navigating culture clashes, an endorsement from her predecessor (Slack founder Stewart Butterfield), and a how-to-Slack manifesto that's bullish on emojis.

Are Layoffs a Confession of Bad Management?

Tech CEOs who are blaming their layoffs on the staffing up they did during the boom years of the pandemic should ask themselves some tough questions.

Fans and Funds: Why Nfts Sound Sweet to These Musicians

The NFT market has cooled off from its manic highs of early 2022. But Justin "3LAU" Blau and Steve Aoki believe that the blockchainbased tokens can help artists of all kinds build enduring relationships with their fansand turn music lovers into music investors.

‘Ohana' Meets Austerity

Under pressure from shareholders, Salesforce cofounder Marc Benioff is cutting costs and curbing M&A for the first time-not to mention managing painful layoffs. Can he juggle tough times and a "we're family" culture?

Adrienne Harris

When Harris took over the New York Department of Financial Services, she inherited an agency known for its groundbreaking crypto regulation. She oversaw crypto's meltdown with an even hand, cracking down on alleged bad actors while granting firms new licenses. It's all part of a complex juggling act: She must make sure her tactics-including recent actions to avert a banking crisis-also grow the state economy.

Fake News 2.0: The Election Threat from A.I.

Social media has wreaked havoc. Are we ready for generative A.I.?

Full Swing Ahead

The exciting new Netflix series featuring PGA TOUR stars is supercharging interest in golf.

Preventing Burnout Is Now Job One for Bosses

Protecting the bottom line means putting people first.

The Birth Control Market Is Broken

Neglect from investors and insurers is making life next to impossible for contraceptive startups.

Buying the A.I. Boom

Eleven A.I. stocks and four funds that stand to generate returns for investors.

Flying Private-ish

It's not quite your own private jet. But once you indulge in the luxe aviation experience this new crop of companies is offering, you may never want to fly commercial again.

INSIDE THE BINANCE BLACK BOX

Trading exchange Binance is by far the most powerful entity in crypto, but the private company's inner financial workings have remained murky. A Fortune investigation shines a light on vast profits, hefty payouts to social media influencers, and a huge hoard of crypto coins that could become its Achilles' heel......

CAN CHIPOTLE STILL MIX IT UP?

Chipotle has been one of the hottest chain restaurants of the past five years under CEO Brian Niccol. Now it wants to double its empire. That will mean working new ingredients into its business recipe-and changing the way thousands of employees do their jobs.

LEADING THE 'BEST COMPANY' THROUGH THE 'WORST THING'

Cisco is Fortune's Best Company to Work For for the third consecutive year. CEO Chuck Robbins says clear communication is one reason for the top ranking. Cisco aims for honesty and transparency even when delivering tough news, like recent layoffs.

THE EVER-CHANGING WORKING WORLD

For many Americans, work looks and feels very different these days. Since the COVID-19 pandemic proved that all work doesn't need to be done at the office, employees are openly questioning the \"why\" and \"how\" driving workplace norms, says Lynda Gratton, a professor of management practice at London Business School.

TROUBLE AT THE SUMMIT

Four founders bought a $40 million ski mountain in Utah to build a utopia for tech's elite. It didn't work out quite as planned.

ChatGPT Creates an A.I. Frenzy

Microsoft is poised to invest billions in OpenAI and its groundbreaking bot. Why the future Sam Altman is building is both awesome and terrifying.

Adult Supervision at OnlyFans

Sexually explicit content helped turn the online creator community into a runaway hit-and nearly got it run out of business. The challenge for its 37-year-old CEO Amrapali Gan: Keeping the platform sex-positive, while ensuring content stays above board.

It's Time to Talk About Male Mediocrity at Work

Some men use "strategic incompetence" to avoid work and responsibility. Here's how I learned to stop doing that.

Hitting Pay Dirt

Feed the pigs, then luxuriate at the spa at these agritourism resorts where guests can take a hands-on approach to farm-to-table eating.

THE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES

THE BIGGEST TECH COMPANIES may be facing relatively tough times, but the 25th edition of the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies All-Stars list suggests that the giants' peers respect them as much as ever.

CRYPTO'S NEWBIE ALLY IN CONGRESS

RITCHIE TORRES says he knew nothing about crypto when he joined the House two years ago. Now he could shape its post-FTX future.

Wall Street's Oil Stain

Banks and investment firms have made a host of \"net-zero\" pledges in recent years. But their heavy dependence on revenue from fossil fuel projects shows how hard it will be to keep those promises.

Steady Over Sexy Could Save Your Portfolio

These six bank, defense, and health care stocks are promising safe havens in what's shaping up to be a shaky stretch.

Charting a New Course

A new PGA TOUR season brings with it a freshly designed app and stunning website that engage fans with the content and functionality they asked for.

The True Cost of Success

For senior executives, it takes a village to raise a family and be the boss. So why is there still a stigma around women hiring help?

Killer Robots in the Crosshairs

Recent requests by police in California to arm robots with explosives or firearms to use against suspects have set off a huge debate.

The Great Tech-Job Reshuffle

After a decade-long boom, high-profile tech companies are laying off thousands of workers. But many newly unemployed are in demand in other industries.

Get Ready for the Mindset Shift of 'Retro Capitalism'

The \"everything bubble\" has popped, and millennials may not like what happens next.