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Inside OpenAI’s weird governance structure

“WHICH WOULD you have more confidence in? Getting your technology from a non-profit, or a for-profit company that is entirely controlled by one human being?” asked Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, at...

How not to motivate your employees

Here are some handy rules of thumb. Anyone who calls themselves a thought leader is to be avoided. A man who does not wear socks cannot be trusted. And a company that...

The Sam Altman drama points to a deeper split in the tech world

There is little doubting the dedication of Sam Altman to Openai, the firm at the forefront of an artificial-intelligence (ai) revolution. As co-founder and boss he appeared to work as tirelessly for...

What Sam Altman’s surprise sacking means for the AI race

HOW QUICKLY the mighty fall. Ever since the release of ChatGPT a year ago, Sam Altman has been the human face of the generative artificial-intelligence revolution. As recently as November 16th the...

Why the market for superyachts is booming

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the element.Even oligarchs, tech barons and other super-rich folk might have been expected to...

After WeWork’s fall, what next for SoftBank?

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the element.“His eyes were very strong. Strong, shining eyes.” So Son Masayoshi explained his...

How to think about the Google anti-monopoly trial

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the element.Forgive yourself if you have forgotten that Google, owned by Alphabet, is on...

Three climate fights will dominate COP28

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the element.The United Arab Emirates, venue for cop28, the latest climate summit convened by...

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