Fortune US - April - May 2023

Are Layoffs a Confession of Bad Management?

Tech CEOs who are blaming their layoffs on the staffing up they did during the boom years of the pandemic should ask themselves some tough questions.

Fans and Funds: Why Nfts Sound Sweet to These Musicians

The NFT market has cooled off from its manic highs of early 2022. But Justin "3LAU" Blau and Steve Aoki believe that the blockchainbased tokens can help artists of all kinds build enduring relationships with their fansand turn music lovers into music investors.

‘Ohana' Meets Austerity

Under pressure from shareholders, Salesforce cofounder Marc Benioff is cutting costs and curbing M&A for the first time-not to mention managing painful layoffs. Can he juggle tough times and a "we're family" culture?

Adrienne Harris

When Harris took over the New York Department of Financial Services, she inherited an agency known for its groundbreaking crypto regulation. She oversaw crypto's meltdown with an even hand, cracking down on alleged bad actors while granting firms new licenses. It's all part of a complex juggling act: She must make sure her tactics-including recent actions to avert a banking crisis-also grow the state economy.

Fake News 2.0: The Election Threat from A.I.

Social media has wreaked havoc. Are we ready for generative A.I.?

Full Swing Ahead

The exciting new Netflix series featuring PGA TOUR stars is supercharging interest in golf.

Preventing Burnout Is Now Job One for Bosses

Protecting the bottom line means putting people first.

The Birth Control Market Is Broken

Neglect from investors and insurers is making life next to impossible for contraceptive startups.

Buying the A.I. Boom

Eleven A.I. stocks and four funds that stand to generate returns for investors.

Flying Private-ish

It's not quite your own private jet. But once you indulge in the luxe aviation experience this new crop of companies is offering, you may never want to fly commercial again.