OpenAI struggles to price Microsoft stake in deal to become for profit company

Twilio stock surges after company issues optimistic 2027 profit forecast

Twilio wants to grow in conversational artificial intelligence while also becoming more profitable.

CNBC - 15h

OpenAI Launches Operator, Its First AI Agent

Operator can search the web, move a cursor, click on webpages, and generally do much of what a human can do.

Inc. - 18h

OpenAI’s Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You

The company that kicked off the AI chatbot craze now wants AI to do more than just talk.

Wired - 18h

As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead

As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others have forged ahead.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump is becoming the technoking of America

The president is surrounded by the leaders of the richest and most powerful companies in history — but their dominance may yet be checked

Financial Times - 8h

OpenAI struggles to price Microsoft stake in deal to become for-profit company

ChatGPT maker in complex talks over splitting from its non-profit arm in move opposed by Elon Musk

Financial Times - 8h

Stargate artificial intelligence project to exclusively serve OpenAI

Trump has called SoftBank-backed venture a ‘resounding declaration of confidence in America’s potential’

Financial Times - 11h

Germany’s election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in polls, with CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor. Germany goes to the polls on 23 February for a snap federal election that, barring ...

The Guardian - 1d

Microsoft's business development chief Chris Young resigns

Chris Young, who joined Microsoft in 2020, worked on the software company's investments, its OpenAI relationship and the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

CNBC - 1d

Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI

The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.

CBS News - 1d

Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.

CNBC - 1d

Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic

Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuation

Financial Times - 2d

Why U.S. tech companies struggle to replicate China's WeChat 'super app' model

While 'super apps' have flourished in Asia, their adoption in Western markets has been slower. But more tech companies seek to bring the same model to the U.S.

CNBC - 2d

Apple is accused of profiting from 'blood minerals'

The Democratic Republic of Congo says Apple is sourcing minerals from armed groups committing atrocities.

Financial Times - 3d

Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.

The New York Times - 3d

Microsoft raises price of consumer version of Microsoft 365 for first time in 12 years

In a blog post Thursday, Microsoft said it's increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 bundle for consumers by $3 a month.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Microsoft leaders meet with Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago

Microsoft’s top leaders met with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Microsoft CEO Satya ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting

Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilities

Financial Times - Jan. 16

How Nissan's profits dropped 90% in one year

Merging with rival Honda may be Nissan's best shot at survival. The Japanese automaker is struggling around the world, including the U.S. and China.

CNBC - Jan. 15

OpenAI Details How It Would Like AI to Be Regulated

The resulting regulation—or lack thereof—could have repercussions for businesses working on artificial intelligence.

Inc. - Jan. 14

OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

China corporate profits set for third year of declines

Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitability

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Britain seeks to build homegrown rival to OpenAI in bid to become world leader in artificial intelligence

The U.K. on Monday laid out plans to become a leader in AI, including ambitions to build a homegrown to global AI success stories like OpenAI.

CNBC - Jan. 12

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Constellation’s stock soared on AI hopes. Now the energy company is using those gains to buy Calpine in $16 billion deal.

Constellation Energy Corp., an electricity provider whose stock has doubled over the last year on hopes it will help meet the voracious energy demand created by artificial-intelligence ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

$Microsoft’s new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI’s o1-preview at math problems$

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