Yannise Jean

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Yannise Jean

Yannise Jean is a writer based in Brooklyn. She reports on technology and politics.

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Op-Ed: I Believe AI Could Make 4-Day Workweeks A Reality

Workplaces have implemented AI to boost efficiency, which in turn could boost employee's desires for a 4-day workweek.

Jul 11, 2025

Op-Ed: Why Gen Z Champions Entrepreneurship In Work Culture

There is a growing number of Gen-Z workers quitting the corporate job. To save themselves from burnout, they've turned to entrepreneurship.

Jun 30, 2025

Op-Ed: Why The Creator Economy Needs Real Voices, Not Artificial Influencers

AI influencers are on the rise thanks to companies like TikTok. But while AI might be cheaper, they can't replace the creator economy.

Jun 23, 2025

Op-Ed: Trump’s Aggressive Immigration Policies Only Hurt The Economy He Claims To Love

Immigration makes up a large chunk of our working economy, and mass deportations are decreasing the workforce and destroying communities.

Jun 20, 2025

Op-Ed: Why AI Companies Should Pay Media Organizations For Their Content

The New York Times along with other media organizations are licensing their content to AI companies. They should get paid for their property.

Jun 9, 2025

Op-Ed: America's Embrace of Cryptocurrency Could Lead To A Financial Crisis

The federal government is passing pro-cryptocurrency legislation that doesn't protect consumers. We could have a repeat of the 2008 recession.

Jun 6, 2025

Op-Ed: The Case For Billion-Dollar Deals For Black Entrepreneurs

Black founders are held to a different standard by the industry and the Black community. But they deserve the billion-dollar deal too.

Jun 3, 2025

Op-Ed: We Can Start All The Financial Literacy Programs In The World, But Low-Income Individuals Need More Money Too

Black celebrities are always creating financial literacy programs, which are important, but poor people need more money than advice.

May 23, 2025

Op-Ed: Google Is Rolling Out Its AI Chatbot To Children Under 13, But I Don't Think They Should Have Access

Google will allow users under 13 years old to use its Gemini AI chatbot. Here's why exposing kids to AI is a mistake.

May 16, 2025

Op-Ed: Here's Why I Believe Woke AI Is A Good Thing

The Trump administration is banning anything DEI, including woke AI models. I believe that our technology should be woke.

May 15, 2025

Op-Ed: The 2025 Met Gala Celebrated Black Art, But Black People Still Lack Structural Power

In the wake of anti-DEI policies, the 2025 Met Gala celebrated Black style. But Black artists still lack structural power.

May 12, 2025

Op-Ed: Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Are A Debt Trap Disguised As Convenience

Buy Now, Pay Later services have become popular as struggling Americans choose loans to afford everyday necessities like groceries.

May 6, 2025

Op-Ed: TikTok Creators In China Aren't Exposing Luxury Brands, They're Taking Advantage Of You

TikTok has been flooded with videos from Chinese-owned factories claiming to sell the same high-end products, but is it true?

Apr 28, 2025

Op-Ed: The Department Of Education Will Bankrupt Student Loan Borrowers

After a five-year pause, the Department of Education will start collections on defaulted student loans, bankrupting borrowers.

Apr 24, 2025

Op-Ed: Small Business Owners Can’t Afford To Make Their Products In The US And, As A Result, They’ll Suffer

Tariffs will not only hurt consumers but small business owners who don't have the infrastructure to outsource their work.

Apr 18, 2025