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TechCrunchai9 hrs ago
Microsoft Tells Sales Team to Pitch Its Full AI System After Ending Exclusivity With OpenAI
TechCrunch reported that Microsoft executives at an internal meeting instructed salespeople to highlight the efficiency of the company's in-house AI models. The session focused on comparisons with products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
abcnews.go.comworld1 hr agoUpdated
Genoa Court to Issue Verdicts Thursday in 2018 Morandi Bridge Collapse Trial of 57 Defendants
A Genoa court will deliver verdicts Thursday in the trial of 57 defendants over the 2018 Morandi highway bridge collapse that killed 43 people. The defendants, including former Autostrade per L’Italia executives and ministry officials, face charges of negligent disaster and mansl…
benzinga.comai12 hrs ago
Meta Removed Inactive NameTag Face-Recognition Code from AI App After WIRED Report
Wired reported that Meta included robust but inactive NameTag code in its Meta AI app as early as January. The company removed the code after the June 4 report. Executives described the feature while denying it existed.
rediff.comai16 hrs ago
Anthropic Holds Investor Meetings Before Potential IPO
Anthropic is arranging meetings between executives and prospective investors for a possible initial public offering. The company confidentially filed its prospectus with the SEC last month and could list as soon as October. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are inv…
abcnews.go.comsports18 hrs ago
Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Nearly a Dozen Executives Including Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser
The Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser on Thursday along with assistant general manager Darryl Metcalf and head of amateur scouting Mark Leach. New general manager John Chayka oversaw the removal of nearly a dozen employees.
The Independentpolitics22 hrs ago
Trump to Urge Defense Contractors to Increase Weapons Output
President Trump will address defense executives at a Pennsylvania summit on Wednesday to request faster production of missiles and other munitions. The request follows reports of depleted U.S. stockpiles after shipments to allies and recent military operations.
business23 hrs ago
IBM Shares Fall Record Amount After CEO Letter on Second-Quarter Shortfall
Krishna attributed the miss to underestimating client shifts in capital spending toward infrastructure. IBM shares recorded their largest single-day drop. Current and former executives praised the direct approach.
ndtv.comai2 days ago
Meta AI Ad Tools Alter Products and Generate Errors for Advertisers
Meta has added AI features to its advertising products in recent months. Several advertisers reported bugs that altered images, changed products, and required manual fixes. Business Insider reported the issues based on interviews with eight advertisers and agency executives.
sbs.com.autechnology4 days ago
Senate inquiry to examine Telstra outage cause and industry oversight
A Senate inquiry will question Telstra executives about a network outage that disrupted Triple Zero calls. The inquiry will review whether outdated equipment contributed to the failure and whether additional regulation is needed.
usatoday.comsports4 days ago
U.S. Airlines Report Added Flights and Bookings During 2026 World Cup
American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities. United reported a nearly 20 percent increase in bookings to those cities. Delta executives said the event produced visible traffic gains.
fantasypros.comsports5 days ago
ESPN Survey Ranks Seahawks' Leonard Williams as Top Defensive Tackle
ESPN compiled votes from more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts to rank the top defensive tackles ahead of 2026 training camps. Seattle Seahawks veteran Leonard Williams placed first after recording 7.0 sacks and earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
aws.amazon.comtechnology5 days ago
Survey Finds Most Organizations Lack Visibility Into AI Agent Activity
A 2026 survey of more than 900 executives and practitioners found that 88 percent of organizations experienced AI agent security incidents in the prior year, while only 21 percent had runtime visibility into agent behavior. The gap leaves security teams unable to monitor actions…
Semaforfinance5 days ago
Protests Shut Retail Districts in Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria Amid Migration and Unemployment Tensions
Mass protests in Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria last week shut retail districts and prompted emergency security steps. Executives report added costs along key freight routes and factory disruptions tied to demands over foreign workers.
forbes.comfinance6 days ago
Tech and media executives gather in Sun Valley for annual Allen & Co. conference
Hundreds of private jets have arrived at Sun Valley, Idaho, for the Allen & Co. conference that began Tuesday. The invite-only event draws leaders from technology and media companies for off-the-record discussions.
cointelegraph.comai7 days ago
SpaceX IPO Linked to 11% Rise in San Francisco Business-Jet Flights and Record $1.76 Million Median Home Price
The SpaceX initial public offering has increased demand for private aircraft among technology executives and investors. Business jet departures rose 11 percent in San Francisco and 177 percent near the company's Texas site. San Francisco median home prices reached a record $1.76…
livemint.combusiness8 days ago
Executives Arrive in Sun Valley for Annual Allen & Co. Conference
The annual Allen & Co. gathering in Sun Valley, Idaho, draws media and tech executives this week. Business Insider reported arrivals by leaders from Warner Bros. Discovery, OpenAI, Netflix and other firms. The event runs through the week at the mountain resort.
fantasypros.comsports8 days ago
Bijan Robinson Edges Jahmyr Gibbs in ESPN 2026 Running Back Survey
ESPN surveyed more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts to rank the top 10 running backs. Atlanta Falcons back Bijan Robinson finished first in the seventh edition of the annual positional rankings released July 6.
South China Morning Postworld9 days ago
China's Crude Oil Demand Expected to Peak This Year
Executives from the country's largest oil firm said demand will slow as electric vehicle use cuts transport fuel consumption. The shift follows disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that moved the market into a supply deficit.
fantasypros.comsports9 days ago
ESPN's 2026 NFL Running Back Rankings Place Bijan Robinson First
ESPN's annual survey of more than 70 league executives, coaches and scouts placed Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson first. The 24-year-old led the NFL with 2,498 yards from scrimmage in 2025.
news.sky.comsports9 days ago
League Executives Discuss Trade of Veteran Forward for Veteran Forward and Draft Picks
Executives and coaches reacted to a trade sending one team's forward to another club in exchange for a different forward and draft assets. The move prompted discussion about salary structures and analytical approaches in roster decisions.
zerohedge.combusiness11 days ago
Samsung Plans 20% DRAM Price Increase in Third Quarter
Yicai reported Samsung Electronics will raise average DRAM selling prices by 20% in Q3 2026. Industry executives confirmed verbal notifications to customers began in June. Tight inventories are expected to persist through year-end.
deadline.combusiness12 days ago
JPMorgan Elevates Two Executives to Co-Presidents and Announces Retirement of Consumer Banking CEO
Fortune reported that JPMorgan elevated two executives to co-presidents while announcing the retirement of consumer banking CEO Marianne Lake. The move follows years of internal succession planning under CEO Jamie Dimon.
ai12 days ago
France and India seek AI data center investment from tech firms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met with technology executives this year to discuss data center and cloud infrastructure projects. The two leaders hosted separate events that produced investment commitments from several companies.
sports13 days ago
American Express Becomes Official Payments Partner of the NFL
American Express has become the official payments partner of the NFL. Executives from both organizations discussed the deal during an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.
pbs.orgfinance14 days ago
Senator requests Fed watchdog review of central bank official's dinner with bank executives
A U.S. senator has asked the Federal Reserve's internal watchdog to examine a dinner attended by a central bank official and executives from a major commercial bank. The Wall Street Journal first reported the request.
abcnews.go.comai15 days ago
UN and ITU form AI commission with tech CEOs and heads of state for July Geneva meeting
The United Nations and International Telecommunication Union formed the AI for Good Global Commission to develop global AI rules. Co-chairs Marc Benioff and Paul Kagame will lead the first meeting on July 8 in Geneva with tech executives and officials from multiple countries.
theverge.comai15 days ago
Anthropic Launches Pre-Clinical Drug Programs for Neglected Diseases and New Claude Science App
The AI company launched Claude Science on June 30 and said it will start its own drug programs. Executives said the effort will give the firm direct experience applying its tools to scientific problems.
ESPNsports18 days agoUpdated
Mets fire manager after 34-47 start; players and executives take responsibility
The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday following a 34-47 record. Several players and the president of baseball operations said the team underperformed and that the change was needed with 81 games left.
usethebitcoin.combusiness19 days ago
Polymarket Launches Audit of Promotional Videos After Wall Street Journal Report on Misleading Content
Polymarket said it is auditing its promotional videos after a Wall Street Journal investigation found the company paid creators to post content that falsely showed users winning nearly $1.9 million. A consumer protection firm filed a lawsuit against the operator and two executive…
wealthmanagement.compolitics19 days ago
KPMG Australia Faces New Whistleblower Allegations Over Client Data Use
A Senate hearing examined claims that KPMG partners misused confidential client information to win audit contracts. The allegations follow a similar 2021 case involving the same firm and some of the same executives.
technology19 days ago
Memory chip prices surge as demand outstrips supply
Apple and Tesla raised product prices after memory costs reached record levels. Executives at both companies called for increased production to ease shortages.
New York Postai18 days agoUpdated
California Billionaire Tax Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on state residents worth over $1 billion has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. Officials said the measure exceeded the required signatures earlier this month. The proposal has drawn opposition from some state Democrats…
Statai20 days ago
Biotech executives discuss China competition and AI use at BIO 2026
Executives at the annual BIO conference in San Diego addressed strategies for competing with Chinese biotech firms and improving returns on artificial intelligence investments.
forbes.combusiness20 days ago
Boardroom CEO Joins Mental Health Nonprofit Board
Rich Kleiman will join the board of Project Healthy Minds. The organization focuses on technology-driven mental health initiatives and already lists several media and sports executives among its directors.
Financial Timesfinance20 days ago
JPMorgan Promotes Two Executives to Lead Major Divisions
The bank assigned two senior leaders to run its largest business units after one division head departed. The moves follow an internal restructuring announced by the company.
680news.comfinance21 days ago
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Lists 10 Direct Reports After March Leadership Change
Josh D'Amaro, who became Disney CEO in March, has ten executives reporting directly to him. Dana Walden serves as president and chief creative officer under the new structure.
prnewswire.comscience21 days ago
Vaccine Makers at BIO Conference Report Greater Optimism Than a Year Ago
Executives at the BIO international conference in San Diego said they feel more optimistic despite recent federal actions on mRNA contracts and research funding. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cancelled major mRNA vaccine contracts and cut government support for vacci…
insidermonkey.comfinance21 days ago
Meta Executives Acknowledge Low Morale After Repeated Job Cuts
Meta's chief technology officer stated that employee morale is among the lowest it has ever been. The company has cut more than 32,000 positions since late 2022 while shifting resources toward artificial intelligence.
ndtv.comtechnology21 days ago
Micron says memory chip supply will stay tight past 2027
Micron Technology reported fiscal third-quarter revenue and earnings above analyst estimates. Company executives said artificial-intelligence demand will keep memory-chip supply constrained beyond calendar 2027.
usmagazine.comworld21 days ago
FBI and NYPD Search Sites in Corruption Probe
Federal and city investigators executed searches at multiple locations on Wednesday morning. The operation targets current and former police executives and focuses on promotions and assignments.
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usmagazine.comworld21 days ago
FBI and NYPD search locations in corruption probe
Federal and city investigators searched multiple sites Wednesday morning as part of an inquiry into alleged corruption inside the New York Police Department. The probe focuses on current and former police executives and includes review of promotions and assignments.
Forbesai22 days ago
Lanai Report: Most Tech Executives Say They Track AI Financial Impact, but Few Record It as a Business Outcome
Forbes reported on Lanai's 2026 AI Labor Report released June 9. The survey of 200 U.S. technology executives found 92 percent track AI-generated work financially while only 2 percent record more than half of it as outcomes. Ninety percent of organizations lack a dedicated functi…
ibtimes.co.ukbusiness22 days ago
U.S. Lowers Oil Well Cleanup Bonds to $25,000 While Cutting Methane Rules and Public Comment Time
The Interior Department announced reductions in bonding requirements, methane rules, and leasing timelines on June 23. The changes aim to lower costs for drillers on federal lands. Industry executives surveyed by the Dallas Fed showed limited plans to increase activity.
Semaforworld22 days ago
German Robotics Executives Predict Customers Will Prefer Local Suppliers Over Chinese Rivals
Executives from Neura Robotics and RobCo told Semafor that industrial buyers will weigh technology origins, reliability, and data security. Germany is pursuing autonomous robots to support its industrial base and aging workforce. The stance differs from U.S. robotics firms seekin…
ottawacitizen.comsports22 days ago
NHL teams discuss trades ahead of draft and free agency
League executives are exploring multiple player moves before the 2026 NHL draft begins Friday. Several unrestricted free agents and pending trades remain under discussion across the league.
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investopedia.comtechnology23 days ago
Tesla Vehicle Strikes Katy Home, Killing 76-Year-Old Woman; Driver and Tesla Dispute Role of Automated Systems
A Tesla struck a residence in Katy, Texas, on Friday, resulting in the death of Martha Avila. The driver reported using automated driving assistance, leading to statements from company executives and a federal investigation.
Los Angeles Timessports24 days ago
Lakers Hold 25th Pick in Tuesday NBA Draft
The team will use its first-round selection on a center or wing to address roster needs ahead of a summer with multiple free agents. Executives have scouted several prospects who fit those positions.
techcentral.co.zascience26 days ago
SpaceX Completes IPO After February 2026 xAI Merger, Adds Board Members for Public Investors
The February 2026 all-stock merger combined SpaceX and xAI before the company went public. Several longtime SpaceX executives now oversee xAI operations as well.
gamereactor.eupolitics26 days ago
Leaked List Shows Actors, Media Executives Among Dialog Conference Attendees
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sophia Bush and Josh Brolin responded after The Hollywood Reporter published attendee names from the private group.
thehindu.comworld26 days ago
Wired Reports Cruz and Himes Named in Leaked Dialog Group Records
Leaked records show the Republican senator and Democratic intelligence committee member listed alongside Trump officials and tech executives in the invitation-only retreat.
Euronewstechnology27 days ago
29 Marketing Leaders Shortlisted for New European CMO of the Year Award
A new award recognizing chief marketing officers across Europe will debut at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on 22 June. Twenty-nine executives from companies including LEGO, Ferrari, and Revolut are on the shortlist.
finance27 days ago
Japan Airlines CEO and Executives Take Pay Cuts After Cabin Crew Alcohol Incident
Mitsuko Tottori and other executives accepted temporary salary reductions after two cabin crew members violated alcohol rules before a domestic flight. One attendant was fired and another suspended.
Nbc Sportssports28 days ago
Team promotes two personnel executives to assistant general manager
The organization filled two front-office vacancies by elevating Willie Schneider and Matt Berry. Both executives have long tenures with the team and have held multiple scouting and personnel roles.
Wiredtechnology28 days ago
Invitation-Only Dialog Group Roster Leaked
Internal records from the private Dialog organization were exposed online, revealing names of attendees at its annual retreats along with personal details. The group, cofounded by Peter Thiel, brings together government officials and technology executives for off-the-record discu…
Financial Timesai28 days ago
G7 Leaders Discuss AI Opportunities and Risks with Tech Executives
G7 leaders met with technology executives on June 17 to address artificial intelligence development. The session covered industry opportunities alongside questions about technology governance and human dignity protections.
thesouthafrican.comai28 days ago
President Trump Says G7 AI Meeting With Tech Executives Went Well
President Trump told reporters that G7 leaders and tech executives held a productive meeting on artificial intelligence earlier Wednesday. He said Anthropic executive Dario Amodei attended and that talks over the company's Mythos AI model are proceeding.
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ESPNsports28 days ago
NFL Executives Name Favorite Offseason Moves
NFL executives identified several standout offseason transactions and draft selections as their top choices. Selections ranged from large contract signings to unexpected draft picks.
pymnts.comai29 days ago
Companies Set Limits on AI Token Spending After Costs Rise
Businesses are capping employee access to AI tokens following sharp increases in usage costs. Executives report shifting from encouraging broad adoption to managing budgets more tightly.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness29 days ago
Former Executives Fined for Breaches Linked to Casino Money Laundering
Two former executives at an Australian casino operator received fines and bans for failing to address money laundering risks. A federal court also criticized the corporate regulator for reaching lenient deals with other board members.
Axiosai29 days ago
AI Executives Gather at G7 Summit in France
Top artificial intelligence executives are gathering at the G7 meeting in France on Wednesday. The session occurs against calls for greater European control over AI technology amid U.S. restrictions on advanced models.