The Brutalist Report

FastCompany

• Carnival Cruise Line just announced a big change to dinner on its cruises. Here’s what’s different [32d]
• Grammarly’s AI tool mimicked experts without their consent. Now it’s being sued [32d]
• OpenAI’s first artist-in-residence is launching a new company to turn your ideas into products [32d]
• Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It’s time to stop that [32d]
• Online scam centers in Cambodia targeted with new legislation setting hefty fines and prison time [32d]
• Democrats warn Trump’s tariffs will cost American households more than $2,500 in 2026 [32d]
• Weather whiplash to sweep U.S. with simultaneous blizzard, polar vortex, and heat dome [32d]
• Forget KPIs: Vibes, community, and culture are how to build a brand in 2026 [32d]
• Apple is winning over TikTok with Steve Jobs-style brain rot [32d]
• ‘Eating disorders start on TikTok’: Ad campaign takes social media to task in the most subversive way [32d]
• Adobe stock is not reacting well to the planned departure of longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen [32d]
• What does ‘sawabona’ mean? And why does it matter to your team? [32d]
• Is it even possible to decentralize social networking? [32d]
• AGI isn’t the ‘Holy Grail’ for women in AI. It’s gender-purpose AI, and it’s already here [32d]
• The real reason your ideas get stolen at work—and how to stop it [32d]
• The Defense Department’s end-of-year spending spree included over $60k on Herman Miller chairs [32d]
• Anthropic said no. OpenAI said yes. One weekend, one decision—and a masterclass in brand building [32d]
• How ‘Florsheimgate’ became the meme we needed [32d]
• Finding balance isn’t an act. It’s a choice [32d]
• AI is being used in war, but it can’t replace human judgment. Here’s why [32d]
• How to design your ideal workday when you’re a night owl [32d]
• Why the U.S. is now more resilient to oil price shocks [32d]
• 3 questions to ask before you begin a major transformation [32d]
• Why your best ideas get ignored during meetings [32d]
• Oracle is the latest tech company slashing jobs over AI [32d]
• Noma chef René Redzepi resigns over abuse allegations: What it says about the workplace nearly a decade after #MeToo [32d]
• AI companies fighting with the U.S. government over safety? ‘The X-Files’ predicted it in 1993 [32d]
• Trader Joe’s is bringing back its viral mini tote bags. Here’s when to start looking [32d]
• ‘No Michelin stars for violence’: What’s happening with Noma? Rene Redzepi resigns amid protests and bombshell allegations [32d]
• Uber says you can request champagne in its new Elite rides. Here’s how the service works [32d]
• Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here’s what companies can do about it [32d]
• Phoenix has lived with Waymos longer than any U.S. city. Here’s what its mayor learned [32d]
• Why smaller portions are the biggest restaurant trend right now [32d]
• Quince copied its way to a $10 billion empire. Now it’s looking for a new story [33d]
• Utah’s anti-gambling tradition takes on Kalshi and Polymarket [33d]
• Republics didn’t install a Jan. 6 plaque because of a ‘design problem.’ A simple workaround fixed it [33d]