Tired of Waiting for Climate Finance, Africa Sets Up Green Banks
With promises of climate finance from the developed world having largely remained unfulfilled, African nations are now looking
2023-11-20 16:17
Microsoft Says Altman, Brockman Will Lead New In-House AI Team
Microsoft Corp. said that Sam Altman will lead the software developer’s new in-house artificial intelligence team after the
2023-11-20 16:15
Bird Flu, Power Cuts Spawn First Loss at South Africa’s Astral
Astral Foods Ltd. reported the first loss in its 23-year history as power outages and the worst outbreak
2023-11-20 14:46
OpenAI Board Taps Former Twitch CEO Shear to Succeed Altman
OpenAI’s board hired Emmett Shear, formerly of Twitch, as chief executive officer, defying calls from investors to reinstate
2023-11-20 13:47
Ex-Prime Minister Drops Congo Presidential Bid, Backs Katumbi
Democratic Republic of Congo’s former prime minister, Matata Ponyo Mapon, dropped his presidential campaign and will back businessman
2023-11-20 13:29
Goldman Sachs Taps New Leadership for Japan as Mochida Exits
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. tapped new leadership for its Japan business to replace a long-standing investment banker stepping
2023-11-20 13:27
OpenAI’s Murati Aims to Re-Hire Altman, Brockman After Exits
OpenAI’s interim Chief Executive Officer Mira Murati plans to re-hire her ousted predecessor Sam Altman and former President
2023-11-20 12:57
Hong Kong Tycoon Cheng Raises Doubt Over Succession Plans
Hong Kong billionaire Henry Cheng said his family business is still looking for a successor, calling into question
2023-11-20 12:53
Seized Vessel in Red Sea Revives Fears of Shipping Disruptions
A Japanese-chartered vessel seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels is raising fears that the Israel-Hamas
2023-11-20 11:55
Cruise CEO Vogt Resigns After California License Suspended
Kyle Vogt resigned as chief executive of General Motors Co.’s autonomous driving unit, Cruise LLC, following the loss
2023-11-20 11:51
Elon Musk Defends Himself on X After Antisemitic Furor Deepens
Elon Musk railed against “bogus” media reports accusing him of antisemitism, issuing his strongest response yet after endorsing
2023-11-20 11:15
Argentina Investors Cheer Milei Victory, Brace for Peso Selloff
Argentina investors cheered libertarian economist Javier Milei’s bigger-than-expected win in Sunday’s presidential vote and his pledges to usher
2023-11-20 10:56