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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...

Netflix takes a swing at live sport

From Korean horror to Palestinian romance, Netflix covers every genre—almost. Among tens of thousands of hours of video on its servers, the world’s largest streaming platform is missing the category that draws...

Can the Mediterranean become Europe’s energy powerhouse?

Tourists on Mallorca might now marvel at a new attraction on the Mediterranean island: a miniature economy entirely energised by “green” hydrogen. At its heart, two solar plants power an “electrolyser”, which...

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