Cannes Lions 2026 reframed the role of AI across creativity, strategy, research, personalization, and human connection.

AI can help companies operate more efficiently, but people still want a human being they can look to, relate to and trust.

Ann Skeet is the senior director of leadership ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are her own. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) will bring sea changes to a number of ...

Humans are hard-wired for connection. A recent study by a team at Harvard suggests that our brains may process loneliness and isolation in much the same way as basic longings for food and water. The ...

In an AI-saturated inbox, your brain still knows the difference between a message that was sent to you and one that was sent ...

Yet, these same qualities create profound risks. Emotional attachment to AI can blur boundaries, deepen dependency, and weaken human-to-human connections—especially among young people. Without careful ...

New York City’s Meatpacking District will serve as the backdrop for an exclusive evening on February 20, from 5:30-7:30 pm EST, celebrating Notes to Humanity, a new initiative exploring the role of ...

In an age where healthcare is increasingly driven by technology, data, and efficiency metrics, Dr. Sofica C. Bistriceanu ...

Loneliness can feel heavy, but even small acts of care can cut through it. These 12 moments show how wisdom, kindness, ...

As AI automates technical work, the leaders who win will be those who build human connection through empathy, trust, and EQ.

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for ...

The Create to Heal program uses creative practices to facilitate emotional healing for cancer survivors, fostering personal growth and vulnerability. Participants experienced catharsis, group ...