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Destroying Books Is a Cultural Crime. Project Panama Destroyed Millions of Books with No Legal Consequence

Anthropic bought millions of books, cut them apart and pulped them after scanning. No court called it a crime. Destroying books is a cultural crime and no ruling changes that.

9 August 2026·1 min read

Opinion & Analysis

Perspectives and deep dives from our contributors.

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The $2 Trillion Communication Crisis Ruining Everything From Boardrooms to Family Dinners

Poor communication drains trillions and derails teams. It shows how facilitation elevates meetings and family talks, boosting leadership and decision-making.

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Remote Companies Spent Millions Shutting Offices—Now They Spend More Pulling Staff Together Again

Diversity Pays: The Real Costs of Leaving Inclusion to Chance

The News Desk

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Ditto Raises $9.2 Million to Replace Swiping with AI-Planned Dates for College Students

Ditto closed a $9.2 million seed round to expand its iMessage-based matchmaking service that eliminates swiping and handles all logistics from match to venue. The Berkeley startup converts 20 per cent of matches into actual dates as college students abandon traditional apps.

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Hollywood Spotlights Gig Economy Struggles: How ‘Good Fortune’ Puts Working Americans Centre Stage

What The Million Mile Car Teaches Us – And Why Most Businesses Shouldn’t Aim For It

From Outsiders to Industry Shapers: How Challenger Brands Evolve

Political Uncertainty Reshapes Global Migration Patterns as Americans Seek Alternative Citizenship

AI-Generated Cinema Reaches IMAX Milestone as Animation Industry Evolves

Expert View

Columns and insights from leading voices in business, technology, and culture.

Jessica Dalby

The Increase of Women in Media, Music and Sports

Women gaining prominence in media, music, and sports, notably in public relations and performance roles.

Paula Delgado

15 Tips to Boost Corporate Happiness for Career Growth

Alexandra Braendli is a woman who challenges and questions on motherhood, diversity and leadership.

Lesley Calvo

Alexandra Braendli: The power motherhood brings to leadership and diversity.

Arti Halai

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Destroying Books Is a Cultural Crime. Project Panama Destroyed Millions of Books with No Legal Consequence

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The $2 Trillion Communication Crisis Ruining Everything From Boardrooms to Family Dinners

The News Desk

Ditto Raises $9.2 Million to Replace Swiping with AI-Planned Dates for College Students

Hollywood Spotlights Gig Economy Struggles: How ‘Good Fortune’ Puts Working Americans Centre Stage

Expert View

The Increase of Women in Media, Music and Sports

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