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Why the Most Important A.I. Investment CEOs Can Make Is in People

Phil Friedman, founder and CEO of Computer Generated Solutions, examines why the biggest threat to corporate performance isn’t automation but the erosion of human capability. Friedman argues that the real competitive advantage in the age of A.I. lies in mastering what machines can’t: communication, empathy and adaptability. A.I.-enabled roleplay and immersive learning are transforming leadership development, closing the skills gap and redefining what it means to be a high-performing organization in the digital era.
By Phil Friedman
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The New Meaning of “Sustainable Growth” in the Post-A.I. Boom

Chris Spratling, managing director of Chalkhill Blue Limited and author of The Exit Roadmap, examines how the A.I. boom has redefined what investors mean by “sustainable growth.” Spratling argues that post-A.I., investors are rewarding efficiency, governance and cultural resilience over raw expansion—and that leaders must now balance speed with stewardship to sustain value in 2025 and beyond.
By Chris Spratling
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The Missing Link in Crypto Adoption: Everyday Payment Rails

Innokenty Isers, founder and CEO of Paybis, explores why crypto adoption remains stalled despite strong regulatory support for stablecoins, arguing that the industry’s focus on speculative trading rather than everyday payments has locked platforms out of mainstream use. Isers contends that the future of crypto adoption hinges on creating reliable, payment-first systems that put businesses and consumers, not yield-seeking traders, at the center of the ecosystem.
By Innokenty Isers
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The $300 Billion A.I. Infrastructure Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

By Indradeep Ghosh
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Diagnosing the West’s China Missteps: Systemic Gaps That Derail Business Ambitions

By Dr. Catherine Hua Xiang
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Big Tech Is Turning Blockchain Into a Corporate Toll Road

By Arthur Azizov
A computer chip with the U.S. flag on one half and the Chinese flag on the other

In the U.S.-China Tech Race, Corporate Governance Is the Weak Link

By Andrew King
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

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

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

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

By Stephen H. Crolius
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The Smartest Investment: How ‘Quality Jobs’ Drive Profits

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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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
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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
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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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