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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told CNBC on Wednesday that he has seen the proposed framework for implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence, and that he will meet with Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, while in Washington, D.C., this week.Wiles is one of Trump’s closest advisors and is one of the key officials helping to shape the administration’s approach to AI policy. Altman is meeting with a range of senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists this week to discuss OpenAI’s upcoming models, cybersecurity and the U.S. position in the global AI race. The Trump administration has taken…
We’ll learn a lot Wednesday about whether new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to be less clear about the outcome of the meeting is a better way to make monetary policy.Those lessons could come in the amount of market volatility around decision time and during and after the chairman’s news conference. Something has to give, but how much and in what direction is unclear.What is known is that there is an unusual 35%-65% split in fed funds futures markets about the outcome, with the majority leaning on the Fed holding interest rates steady at 3.63% but a substantial bet…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The writer is head of atmospheric, oceanic and planetary physics at the University of OxfordFrom US President Donald Trump to the protesters in Parliament Square, it seems everyone has something to say to the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham about North Sea oil and gas production. But no one is asking what it would take to make new fossil-fuel extraction compatible with the country’s long-term climate goals. The answer is simple: impose requirements on the oil and gas industry to stop the…
Court revives suit claiming Atlantic City casinos used AI to overcharge clients Source link
From New York to Texas, state and local governments have heard the message: Their constituents are wary of data centers. Across the political spectrum, large numbers of Americans agree that these facilities should pay taxes, cover the bill for water and power upgrades, keep noise to a minimum, and employ locals at decent wages. In other words, data centers should legitimately benefit the communities whose land and power they use. Developers often express a willingness to do these things—until they see the specific list of requirements. A pitched battle in the Philadelphia suburbs provides a vivid illustration of this dynamic.…
Emma Riley has been caring for her mother Carol, who has dementia, since she lost her father 18 months ago.”She’s a cracking lady, still with a sense of humour but she’s living with this awful condition,” said Riley, from Manchester.She is paying £34 an hour for a care company to come to the house three times a week, which she describes as a “huge chunk of money” although she is happy with the level of care.Riley wants to keep her mum in the family home, but the caring commitments affect her job as a dental nurse.She started applying to the…
S&P upgrades Polaris outlook on deleveraging, utility demand Source link
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Denis Balibouse | ReutersMicrosoft is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell.Here’s what analysts are looking for, according to LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $4.24 adjustedRevenue: $87.62 billionAt that level, analysts are looking for 14.6% growth year over year in the quarter, which ended on June 30. They see growth speeding up a bit to 15.4% in the September quarter.As of Tuesday’s close, the software maker’s shares have given up about 19% so far in 2026, while the S&P…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gives opening remarks during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be Attorney General, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC on July 15, 2026. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general was at risk on Wednesday as a key Republican senator, for the second time, called off a meeting with Blanche that was meant to address concerns about the controversial settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he cancelled the sit down with the acting…
Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 0.54% Source link