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‘Productivity anxiety’ often occurs when things at work feel stressful and you’re juggling many tasks. But there are ways that individuals (and companies) can handle it. A lot of us want to learn how to get more done in a day. It’s why posts on productivity are among Fast Company‘s most popular.

A massive new study analyzing how AI chatbots respond to political questions suggest a slight left-leaning favor. Large language models (LLMs) like those powering OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude chatbots tend to produce responses aligned with left-of-center political beliefs, according to a new study of 24 major AI products that was published in the journal PLOS One.

Over three-quarters of parents believe college is worth paying for, even though tuition has ballooned by over 38% in the past two decades. College tuitions have skyrocketed. In the past two decades, university fees have increased by over 38%, and in-state tuition has jumped by 56%.

Set in 2024, the sci-fi classic shows an America ravaged by climate change. Here’s what the book got right—and what we can learn from it. On July 20, 2024, Lauren Olamina turned 15.

Jane Kleeb founded Bold Nebraska to help rural communities take advantage of the benefits that come with new infrastructure projects. Nebraska-based organizer and activist Jane Kleeb believes rural America is where the nation’s green energy future will be built. She just wants to make sure that rural Americans are engaged, compensated, and celebrated during this massive infrastructure transition.

Yum! Brands said hundreds of Taco Bells across the country will have AI drive-thrus by the end of the year. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesTaco Bell's parent company is ramping up its implementation of drive-thru AI at the chain. Yum! Brands said Wednesday that hundreds of Taco Bells are set to have voice AI by the end of 2024.