The Week’s Business News In Pictures

The computer-science prodigy has dedicated his life to weighty AI research. Now he’s also racing to make everyday Google products smarter. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis used to get some of his most fulfilling work done between midnight and 3 a.m. A self-described “nocturnal person,” the Londoner devoted the solitude of his overnight shift to catching up on scientific papers, coming up with new ideas, and just plain thinking.

Two professors break down how to navigate the benefits and challenges of working with family members. Working with family members in a business setting is a unique experience that brings both opportunities and challenges. Entrepreneurial families—those engaged in creating and managing businesses over generations—often rely on the strength of family ties to create long-lasting ventures.

Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment. Whether you are a CEO, frontline manager, or individual contributor, what people will remember most about working with you is how you made them feel.

Nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants are the backbone of some industries, and they pay billions in taxes for services they never receive. In the days following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, I reached out to a longtime Northern California family farmer to gauge his level of concern.

The autonomous vehicle industry sits at a crossroads, and transparency and safety are vital. The first autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit public roads over a decade ago. Since then, hype and investment have taken off, with hundreds of companies racing to bring this technology into the mainstream.

Volunteer days are nice, but these three ways to engage the community are a better bet. Community relations is often relegated to feel-good, warm, and fuzzy activities that make for great photo opps but lack widespread, long-term impact. I’m talking about activities like donating oversized checks to charities, sponsoring the high school soccer team’s jerseys, and hosting volunteer days for employees.