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Raised on AI

Kids today are growing up in a world of agents and chatbots. What does that mean for their future?

AI Models Flub These Intelligence Tests. Can You Fare Any Better?

Puzzles and games can reveal gaps in models’ smarts. Try your hand at these seven tests to see if you can outwit AI.

Nike brought back a 32-year veteran to save the $60B brand. Its turnaround is still a ‘long, hard slog’

The news traveled quickly across Nike’s sprawling headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. Elliott Hill was coming back.

North Carolina teachers spend an average of $1,632 of their own money on school supplies—a foundation just gave $2M so they won’t have to

During the past couple of months as you’ve scrolled through social media, you’ve likely come across posts with links to teacher wishlists for items for their classroom. That’s because most teachers have to pay for supplies, decor, and other classroom necessities out of their own pocket.

Bill Gates fears world leaders are unprepared for 3 major AI risks: 'Stunted' child development, emboldened criminals, and vanishing jobs for Gen Z

Bill Gates, the cofounder of Microsoft, turned billionaire philanthropist, is a self-professed optimist when it comes to artificial intelligence. He’s had a front-row seat to its greatest advancements and believes it will help cure diseases and address inequality.But in a new essay published today, Gates strikes a decidedly more cautious tone: “AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice,” he writes in the essay, shared with Fortune ahead of publication. “The challenge is monumental.”Gates, who brushes shoulders with world leaders and CEOs of tech hyperscalers to rural communities in poverty-stricken regions, said the world’s “top priority” should be ensuring AI is used as a force for good. But he continued: “Unfortunately, right now we are not preparing for it. I don’t see evidence that leaders, experts, and communities are confronting the challenges adequately. There is no plan to ease the entry into the AI era.”

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 26, 2026

If you’re the type of homebuyer who is willing to deal with a little uncertainty in exchange for the possibility of getting a low rate, an adjustable-rate mortgage might be right for you. These can be particularly good options for homebuyers planning to rent out or flip an investment property, or who know they intend to move before the loan’s introductory fixed-rate period ends.

Home equity loan and HELOC rates: Aug. 26, 2026

Homeowners can access the value they’ve built in their property, whether through steady mortgage payments or an all-cash purchase, by taking out either a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Since your house backs the debt, these loans often come with more favorable interest rates than unsecured borrowing. So what differentiates the two?

Bill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he’s scared of what could go wrong.

For years, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said he was optimistic that the world would become a better place thanks to artificial intelligence. He imagined the technology freeing people from work and speeding up inventions that would fight diseases and climate change.

Bill Gates says we’ve passed AI’s danger thresholds. Now what?

In a new interview, the billionaire philanthropist sounds an alarm on the urgency of getting our AI policies in order.

Gen Z Wants to Be ‘Tradwives.’ New Data Reveals the Exact Salary Your Spouse Needs to Earn—and in Most States It's Under $100K

For many Gen Zers, becoming a “tradwife” is the dream—with even teen girls taking to TikTok and sharing how they’re ditching aspirations of holding down a corporate career, in favor of getting married, having a family, and being supported by a doting partner. But now, research reveals exactly how much a husband (or wife) would need to earn to afford that lifestyle in the U.S.—and perhaps surprisingly, in most states, it’s below six figures.

Mortgage rates Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.681%, down from the day before, according to data from Mortgage Research Center.

Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 26, 2026

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.741%, according to Mortgage Research Center data. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home equity, read on to see average refi interest rates for a variety of loan types and terms. You can also see the prior day’s report here.