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German aviation group Lufthansa is cutting back on flights amid fuel price surges related to conflicts in the Middle East. On Tuesday, the company announced plans to eliminate 20,000 short-haul flights through October, a decision expected to save around 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The adjustments to the flight schedule will impact the unprofitable routes across the Lufthansa Group network, which includes Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways.  “Passengers will therefore continue to have access to the global route network, particularly long-haul connections,” the company said in a press statement. “However, due…

The AirPro from Scapade can plug in to an in-flight entertainment system and transmit the audio over Bluetooth to two sets of earphones or headphones.SCAPADEScapade is a travel tech brand that has just announced the AirPro Dual Bluetooth transmitter and receiver designed to eliminate the frustrating problem of incompatible audio on in-flight entertainment systems or hire cars. AirPro is designed to transform any 3.5mm audio output into a fully wireless, shareable listening experience. AirPro plugs directly into airplane seat audio systems using a dual 3.5mm adapter, enabling travelers to connect their wireless headphones. This means you can use your own…

We are living through a fundamental shift in what work is for. As AI takes on more routine cognitive tasks, the uniquely human capacity to imagine, connect, and create meaning becomes the primary source of organizational value. Yet most companies are still measuring performance metrics prioritized for a different era: inventory turnover, cost per lead, and utilization rates.  These metrics were designed to optimize extraction. They are poorly equipped to cultivate imagination. The organizations that will win in the Imagination Era are those that build new measurement systems to match their new ambitions. Not because metrics are magic, but because…

Hackers and evildoers are using adversarial poetry to jailbreak contemporary AI.gettyIn today’s column, I examine the diabolical use of unassuming poetry as a conniving form of AI prompting that can potentially overcome AI safeguards and get generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to do or say things they aren’t supposed to do or say.Here’s the deal. We normally think of poetry as a work of art. Poetry opens our hearts and frees our minds. Unfortunately, in modern times, poetry has another and rather evil purpose, aiming to confound contemporary AI into spilling the beans on prohibited secrets and performing…

Women face discrimination on several different fronts at work. They are 14% less likely to be promoted than their male colleagues. They still face pay gaps. And they suffer professionally for being caregivers at home, facing higher levels of burnout and a higher incidence of leaving the workforce altogether. According to a new report, working women also face unfair assumptions about their health from men.  A new survey from Mira, a fertility tracking and health site, found that more than a third (37%) of men surveyed said they attributed a female colleague’s behavior to their hormones. Even more men (39%)…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Hire for the long haul. Don’t oversell or make promises you can’t keep, but do paint a picture of the possibilities. Don’t wait until someone has checked every box before entrusting them with more responsibility. Your potential leaders will leave to find opportunities elsewhere. Hire candidates with a growth mindset, equip them with the right tools and give them the space they need to flourish. Several years ago, we had an opening for a senior position on our product team. By that point, my company, Jotform, had been in business…

SpaceX Bets $60 Billion on Cursor AI. The Real Winner Surprises. (Photo Paul Harris/Getty Images)fGetty ImagesSpaceX Bets on Cursor AI Used by 67% of Fortune 500.SpaceX, the rocket company that now owns xAI and the Colossus supercomputer, has struck a deal giving it the option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion. The actual structure is a $10 billion collaboration to develop “coding and knowledge work” AI, pairing Cursor’s expertise with SpaceX’s Colossus infrastructure, with the right to acquire Cursor outright later this year according to the Guardian.The internet immediately erupted in two camps: believers calling it a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Many businesses focus on generating leads but lack a clear process for what happens next, creating a “Final Mile Problem” — the gap between interest and conversation. Speed to lead is one of the most important drivers of conversion. Responding to a lead quickly (ideally under 60 seconds) greatly increases the likelihood of conversion. High-converting teams treat response time as a KPI, ensure a human is available at the moment of intent and invest in the first conversation. The campaign goes live after weeks of work. It’s signed off, aligned,…

The great jazz trumpeter Miles Davis once said, “Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself.” This is why the best artists are not only masterful at their craft but also distinctive in their voice; they’ve committed themselves to the process of being themselves. Subsequently, this means they committed themselves to the failure that comes along with it also. But that’s the part no one talks about—the work required to “become” who we are or, better yet, who we want to be. It’s as if we’re expected to go to the gym and…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Private aviation is expanding beyond the ultra-wealthy by positioning itself as a time-saving tool. Experience and personalization — not just transportation — are driving demand. In an era where convenience is king, people are constantly looking for the easiest ways to travel, even if it means spending a few extra dollars. For most, flying private has never even been in consideration. But when you take a closer look, you’ll see it’s not just billionaire celebrities skipping the TSA lines.“There are over 5,000 airports in the U.S., and only about 10%…