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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, voiced strong disapproval over reports that OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, may be planning a shift from its original non-profit structure to a profit-driven model. According to Musk, this kind of transformation could be in violation of legal standards. His reaction came Thursday in response...

As businesses grapple with the rapid shift toward digital transformation, the need for technology leaders who can skillfully navigate the complexities of AI has surged. Korn Ferry’s research highlights that over 82% of top executives anticipate artificial intelligence will have a major impact on their operations, reflecting the increasing demand...

Mukesh and Nita Ambani, among the wealthiest individuals globally, helm Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with annual revenues of $120 billion. With ventures spanning petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecommunications, retail, media, and financial services, the Ambanis are also known for their extravagant lifestyle and ownership of some of the most luxurious...

The satellite industry is undergoing a profound shift as major operators consolidate in response to the growing competition from SpaceX’s Starlink. During the operator panel at the World Space Business Week in Paris on September  16, Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg described the current landscape as a "quantum period of change,"...

OpenAI has announced that CEO Sam Altman will step down from the company's safety and security committee, which will now consist entirely of independent board members. This decision addresses concerns raised by critics about the committee's ability to effectively oversee OpenAI’s practices while Altman, the company’s CEO, was still a...

The UK government has announced the timeline for the introduction of its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which will be mandatory for visa-exempt travelers starting in 2025. This post-Brexit measure aims to enhance border security and better manage migration. Starting January 8, 2025, citizens from Canada, the United States, and...

In a surprising reversal of an earlier ruling, a Swedish court has sentenced Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, to 15 months in prison for issuing misleading statements that led to significant financial losses. This follows her initial acquittal by the Stockholm District Court in January 2023. The case...

In today's rapidly evolving global economy, the agricultural sector faces numerous challenges and opportunities. Increasing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental sustainability is intensifying, demanding innovative approaches and leadership from entrepreneurs and business leaders. As a CEO it requires cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging foresight, and applying critical thinking to anticipate...

A recent EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey, which included 1,200 executives worldwide and introduced a new Global CEO Confidence Index, reveals that CEOs around the globe maintain a positive outlook on economic growth over the next 12 months. Nearly 69% of surveyed CEOs expressed optimism about the global economic landscape...

JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is building a team of private bankers in the United Arab Emirates as part of a strategy to enhance its wealth management services in the broader Middle East. This move comes in response to a notable increase in the number...