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Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, made a bold prediction about the future of professional tasks, suggesting that “most, if not all, professional tasks” for lawyers, accountants, project managers, and marketing professionals “will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to...

Serial entrepreneur Jesse Itzler revealed how a bold move involving Matt Damon and a viral coconut-tree video helped him secure Coca-Cola's acquisition of Zico Coconut Water. Spotting The Coconut Water Opportunity While training for a 100-mile race, Itzler experimented with various hydration...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)-backed AI developer Anthropic is reportedly in a standoff with the Pentagon over how its artificial intelligence tools can be used. Pentagon Vs. Anthropic: A High-Stakes AI Dispute The dispute centers on whether Anthropic's AI models, which include safeguards to...

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt once said that a lesson from his father about motivation shaped his leadership style and helped define his decades-long career. A Leadership Lesson That Stuck Speaking in a 2018 interview with renowned economist Tyler Cowen, Schmidt described himself as a "systemic...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, with investors and analysts closely watching cloud growth, AI investments, and capital expenditures amid a six-month stock slump. Analysts Predict Strong Cloud Performance For the second quarter, Wall...

On Monday, France's lower house approved legislation to block children under 15 from social media, signaling a tougher stance on Big Tech as President Emmanuel Macron presses for swift action ahead of the next school year. French Lawmakers Back Under-15 Social Media Ban France's National Assembly...

On Monday, Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) messaging platform WhatsApp is not secure. His statement came as Meta faces a lawsuit accusing it of misleading users about the privacy of WhatsApp chats. Durov Questions WhatsApp Encryption Claims Durov took...

On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) ordered a sweeping ban on the use of Chinese-linked technology by state employees. Texas Expands Ban On Chinese Tech Over Privacy Risks In a statement, Abbott said that Texas state employees are prohibited from using products and services from companies...

Oracle Corp co-founder Larry Ellison once said a disagreement over buying a sailboat ended his marriage. From Medical School Dreams To Discontent In his 2016 commencement speech at the University of Southern California, Ellison reflected on his early years growing up on the South Side of Chicago,...

Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) is reportedly preparing to begin production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips as it seeks to supply Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and narrow the gap with SK Hynix. Samsung Pushes Into Next-Gen AI Memory Samsung plans to start manufacturing HBM4 as...

Long before he became "Mr. Wonderful" on "Shark Tank," Kevin O'Leary says he got a blunt reality check from his stepfather. A Harsh Reality Check After High School In a 2019 appearance on CNBC Make It, O'Leary recalled wanting to pursue creative careers such as music, photography and art after...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s involvement in merger decisions after a financial disclosure showed the president bought more than $1 million in investments tied to Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Warner Bros....

It’s been an eventful week in the world of tech and entertainment. Here’s a quick roundup of the top Apple stories that you might have missed. Retail Investors Dump Apple Stock While Nvidia, Tesla See Massive Inflows Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has seen a significant decline in retail...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-CEO Greg Peters said Paramount Skydance's (NASDAQ:PSKY) $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is unrealistic without Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) founder Larry Ellison's financial backing. Netflix Dismisses Paramount's Debt-Fueled Offer Netflix co...

On Thursday, Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) said it will not accelerate major chip capacity investments without clearer customer commitments, even as rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSMC) and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) ramp up spending. Intel Prioritizes Discipline Over...