Microsoft punts plan for new AI 365 bundles in favor of pilot tests, sources say
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft has pressed pause on a major AI overhaul of its popular 365 software suite, according to people familiar with the matter. CEO Satya Nadella and his senior leadership team held executive reviews this summer to consider options that included repackaging new AI features into existing licenses or creating a more…
Elon Musk’s Texas school opening is delayed after Ad Astra postponed an inspection for a second time
Elon Musk is also reportedly planning to open a university in Texas. Elon Musk’s Ad Astra school opening in Texas is getting delayed. The private school announced in July that it was starting to accept applications for students to join. According to a job listing for a position at the school posted earlier this year,…
OpenAI’s CFO is trying to get the company’s investors to keep calm and carry on
OpenAI’s new CFO, Sarah Friar, emailed investors on Thursday just after CTO Mira Murati and two other top executives left. OpenAI’s chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, is trying to assure investors that the company is still in good hands despite the sudden exit of three top executives, according to an email reported by CNBC. The…
After 5 quarters of losses, one chipmaker is finally reaping the benefits of Nvidia’s AI chip boom
Micron surged over 15% after strong revenue and profit forecasts driven by AI spending. Micron surged over 15% on Thursday after reporting strong revenue and profit forecasts, spurred by continued artificial intelligence spending. The US chipmaker’s revenue in the quarter that ended August 29 was $7.75 billion, nearly double of what it saw during the…
Google’s reported $2.7 billion deal to bring back a former employee is proof AI geniuses are the new ‘star quarterbacks’
Google reportedly paid $2.7 billion in a deal largely intended to get AI scientist and startup founder Noam Shazeer back at the company. There are plenty of stories out there about just how ruthless the hiring wars for AI talent have gotten. Perplexity’s CEO recounted earlier this year how he was rebuffed by a Meta…
6 easy things couples can do to avoid divorce, according to a divorce lawyer
All couples, whether they’re thinking of marriage or already wed, want a union that lasts. And while there is plenty of great advice on finding a solid partner and maintaining a strong marriage, sometimes the best tips can come from an unlikely source: a divorce lawyer. James J. Sexton, an NYC divorce lawyer and author…
I left Goldman Sachs to plan weddings for the ultra-rich. I do 4 key things to keep my clients — and their families — happy.
Lelian Chew left the world of private banking to plan weddings for ultra-wealthy Asian families. I spent a decade at Goldman Sachs, working in Singapore and Hong Kong managing key relationships by flying to a different Chinese city each day. It became exhausting but gave me insight into the gold standard of ultra-high net worth.…
Selena Gomez, now a billionaire, has owned multimillion-dollar properties in Texas and California. Take a look at her real-estate portfolio.
Selena Gomez at the Deadline Studio for the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. Selena Gomez recently became a billionaire. Bloomberg reported in September that she has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. Beginning with her acting career at the age of 10 — when she starred on the show “Barney & Friends” — to…
Netflix’s stunning comeback — explained in one chart
Who’s going to win the streaming wars? No one asks that question anymore: Netflix won. Obviously. Not only does the streaming pioneer have a huge lead in subscribers — nearly 280 million paying users around the world — but after years of burning money, it now routinely generates billions of dollars in profit a year.…
