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Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Be mean to me, ChatGPT: People are turning to AI chatbots for 'tough love' and motivation

People are asking ChatGPT for tough love to motivate them to be productive. Here's what a clinical psychologist says about the tactic.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world

As a new show co-created by an AI performer opens in France, industry leaders including Wayne McGregor, Tamara Rojo and Jonzi D contemplate the technology’s possibilities and perils. ‘I think AI’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation

As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Enterprise AI moves from ‘experiment’ to ‘essential,’ spending jumps 130%

Wharton research shows dramatic surge in enterprise AI adoption, with spending up 130% and smaller companies leading in implementation rates.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 28

Meta sees AI spending accelerating as earnings top forecasts

Mark Zuckerberg cites the potential for ‘strong’ returns in coming years on heavy investments in new technology

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Amazon Shares Rise on Robust Demand, Surge in AI Infrastructure Spending

The tech company’s capital expenditures reached a quarterly record amid a big build-out of artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business

Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarter

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Wall Street frets over Big Tech’s $200bn AI spending splurge

The four biggest US internet groups this week showed glimpses of benefits but warned of increased spending

Business - Financial Times - November 1

How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos

The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions could mean instability and turmoil.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What This Apple Exec Means When He Says, ‘Hey Siri, Let’s Get AI Right.’

Senior Apple exec Craig Federighi said that unlike some AI rivals, his company has no plans for a super-smart AI. Siri won’t be sentient.

Business - Inc. - October 23

‘I’m going to sue the living pants off them’: AI’s big legal showdown – and what it means for Dr Strange’s hair

AI has given us the pope in a puffer, but it is also predicted to wipe out 200,000 entertainment jobs. We report from a crucial event in Portugal, full of angry artists, digital miracles – and a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is paying off

Big-tech bellwethers facing scrutiny on whether they are meeting competitive challenges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it

Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off

Tech - ABC News - October 30

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

The Future of AI Is AI Building AI for AI

What if the future is even more dystopian than they’re letting on?

Business - Inc. - October 13

What Lower Inflation Means For You

There’s been a surprise fall in the rate at which prices increase

What the Budget means for your money

Key measures on tax, investments, pensions and property

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The OBR’s mean decision on quantitative tightening

About that headroom…

World - Financial Times - October 30

What the vote means for corporate America

The result will have big consequences for companies spanning energy, cars and pharmaceuticals

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech

Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.

Tech - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

What Trump means for your money

UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policies

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending

Plus, the English justice system in crisis

World - Financial Times - October 18

What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk

Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Frank Gardner on what Sinwar's death means for the Middle East

The Israel Defense Forces say it has killed the Hamas leader, the man seen as responsible for 7 October.

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.

What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing

About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...

Trump's being called a 'fascist.' What does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump has been hit with claims that he's a "fascist" from his former chief of staff,f John Kelly, and his opponent, Kamala Harris.

It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest

A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween

Tech - ABC News - October 26

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

What the UK Budget means for green growth

Government’s fiscal statement spooked bond market but cheered green groups

World - Financial Times - November 1

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