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The OpenAI CEO is adding a well-funded brain-computer interface startup to his growing portfolio of ambitious bets.

The Gates Foundation plans up to 500 job cuts in the coming years as it ramps up annual giving before its 2045 closure.

Wall Street leaders push back on Trump’s attacks on the Fed, arguing that political pressure risks higher inflation and long-term economic damage.

On its 25th birthday, Wikipedia confronts A.I.-driven traffic drops while betting on licensing deals, video and new tools to survive.

A California startup wants to build the Moon’s first hotel, betting space tourism can help jump-start a lunar economy.

Glen Taylor, founder of Taylor Corp. and owner of the Star Tribune, deepens his rural philanthropy with a new $100 million gift aimed at long-term...

Bill Gates says his optimism now comes with “footnotes,” citing aid cuts, higher child mortality and looming A.I.-driven job disruption.

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz explains how listening closely to customers, clarifying brand identities and making small product changes helped...
From Penn to MIT, colleges are expanding A.I. degrees as students prepare for a future reshaped by automation and new technologies.
A new group of wealthy donors, including the founders of Moderna and Canva, are promising away their fortunes by joining the Giving Pledge.
From HBCUs to climate action, MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 giving reflects a fast-growing, no-strings approach to philanthropy.
CEO Elliott Hill’s comeback strategy is gaining traction in key markets, but China remains a stubborn challenge.
A new deal would give U.S. investors control of TikTok’s American business, easing long-running concerns over data security and Chinese ownership.
A $6.3 billion Medline IPO, rising deal totals and looming tech listings are reshaping expectations for global markets.
Trump accounts are drawing major philanthropic backing, even as critics question their necessity.
FIFA introduces limited $60 tickets for the 2026 World Cup, but supporters say soaring prices still shut out most fans.
Demis Hassabis warns of hype in A.I. startup valuations while arguing the technology’s long-term impact is still underestimated.
Ken Griffin is backing a Citadel program that encourages employees to join nonprofit boards and support civic leadership.
Chai Discovery more than doubled its valuation to $1.3 billion after raising $130 million to advance A.I.-powered drug development.
A Gallup survey finds A.I. adoption rising fastest in knowledge-based jobs, with usage lagging among frontline workers.
McDonald’s exit comes as Lululemon battles slowing U.S. sales, rising tariffs and mounting founder criticism.
As Hinge grows and doubles down on A.I. features, its founder exits to launch a new dating startup backed by Hinge's parent company, Match Group.
Walmart’s leadership shift sets the stage for an A.I.-powered overhaul of its customer experience.
Nvidia can now sell H200 chips to China under Trump’s new policy, a shift that follows months of lobbying by CEO Jensen Huang.
Craig Newmark, longtime philanthropist and Craigslist creator, signs the Giving Pledge and details his expanded efforts to fight scams and aid key...
Instead of opening with a generic "Hey," Hinge now has an A.I. feature designed to help users start more interesting conversations based on a match's...
Meta’s purchase of Limitless highlights Big Tech’s growing push into A.I. hardware as Amazon, Alphabet and others race to build smart wearables.
The sweeping deal would fuse two entertainment giants, expanding Netflix’s library as critics warn of shrinking competition.
Beast Industries unveils plans for Beast Mobile and a financial platform as MrBeast grows his business far beyond content and consumer products.
Dollar General and Dollar Tree are thriving as shoppers across income levels seek deeper discounts.
Child mortality is expected to rise for the first time in decades as wealthy nations cut global health funding, the Gates Foundation warns in a new...
The Anthropic CEO warns that miscalculating compute needs—not competition—poses the biggest threat to A.I. firms today.
Alex Karp rebuffed criticism of Palantir’s federal contracts and surveillance role while highlighting the company’s strong revenue and A.I. momentum.
The Dells’ $6.25 billion donation expands newly created “Trump accounts,” offering millions of kids investment seed funds and urging wider...
A.I.-powered chatbots and assistants are reshaping how Americans shop during the year’s biggest retail weekend.
Masayoshi Son defends SoftBank’s aggressive A.I. strategy despite worries of a bubble, saying Nvidia will keep rising and A.I. returns will justify...
The Virginia startup Enabled Intelligence beats Scale AI for a major military contract.
Altman and Ive say OpenAI's first A.I. device aims to replace tech’s chaos with calm, simplicity and a touch of whimsy.
The Rockefeller Foundation and Beast Philanthropies plan new initiatives aimed at Gen Z and Gen Alpha, using social media to amplify giving.
Michael Burry says today’s A.I. frenzy echoes the dot-com era, using his new Substack to issue fresh warnings to markets.
New tariffs are expected to make Christmas pricier, from electronics and apparel to décor and artificial trees, as retailers pass on added costs.
Investors are pouring billions into prediction markets even as the legal landscape remains uncertain.
Walmart’s strong quarter reflects a shift toward wealthier shoppers and a major acceleration in e-commerce.
Washington’s decision unlocks advanced chips for Saudi and UAE mega-projects tied to Nvidia, xAI and Microsoft.
The A.I. pioneer advocates building systems that prioritize human safety while noting regulators only act after high-profile A.I. incidents.
High mortgage rates, rising costs and softer demand are weighing on both retailers’ outlooks despite modest revenue growth.
Klarna leans on A.I. and new financial products as it expands beyond BNPL.
The disruption underscores how deeply the web depends on a few dominant infrastructure providers.
A new study suggests LLMs may adopt risky, human-like gambling patterns when given more autonomy.
With new funding and a $2.6 billion valuation, Sakana AI is accelerating Japan-centric A.I. research, multilingual models and industry-specific tools.