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OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead in a recent blog post, emphasizing practical adoption of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide between cutting-edge capabilities and everyday real-world usage. This shift prioritizes integrating AI tools like ChatGPT more deeply into personal workflows, enterprise operations, healthcare, scientific discovery, and […]
The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), the world’s premier government-led platform for critical minerals, officially launched the inaugural FMF Barometer on the opening day of FMF 2026. This groundbreaking tool provides the first comprehensive baseline for measuring progress in developing resilient and responsible critical mineral value chains across the “Super Region” — encompassing Africa, Western Asia, […]
The European Commission has officially published its long-awaited Guidelines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on January 9, 2026, providing detailed clarity on how it will identify and address distortions caused by non-EU government support to companies operating in the European single market. Led by Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné, the […]
In a major boost to U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and SoftBank Group have jointly invested $1 billion in SB Energy, a leading developer of renewable energy and data center projects backed by SoftBank and Ares Management. This strategic equity funding, split evenly with $500 million from each partner, accelerates the construction of massive AI-optimized […]
In the wake of the January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces operation that led to the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted a vision of rapid, large-scale American investment in Venezuela’s oil industry. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago on January 3, Trump declared that very large United States oil companies, the […]
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has confirmed that the recent military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, is heavily motivated by the country’s vast oil reserves — the largest proven in the world. Trump openly stated that American oil companies will invest billions […]
In 2026, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region — Australia, Singapore, India, and New Zealand — are moving from rapid experimentation to disciplined, high-value technology investments. Following accelerated cloud adoption, hybrid infrastructure expansion, and generative AI pilots in 2024–2025, the emphasis now lies on proving return on investment (ROI), controlling operational complexity, […]
As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates at unprecedented speed, Masayoshi Son, the iconic founder and CEO of SoftBank Group, continues to make headline-grabbing, high-conviction moves to secure dominance in the fast-growing AI infrastructure and data center sector. Fresh reports from late December 2025 indicate that SoftBank is in advanced negotiations to acquire DigitalBridge Group (DBRG), […]
Investment trusts traded on the London Stock Exchange remain one of the most tax-efficient and flexible ways for UK investors to access professionally managed, diversified portfolios with the potential for long-term capital growth and income. Below are two compelling options that stand out for 2026, combining strong track records, attractive valuations, and well-positioned strategies in […]
Nitin Tandon, Global Chief Information Officer at Vanguard, is spearheading the investment giant’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence to deliver hyper-personalized financial guidance to more than 50 million clients. With nearly $12 trillion in assets under management and only ~20,000 employees, Tandon sees AI as the only realistic way to close the massive advisor-to-client ratio […]
OpenAI’s Game-Changing Instant Checkout Turns Conversations into Cash: Shoppers Buy Without Leaving the App OpenAI is transforming e-commerce forever by enabling seamless in-chat purchases through its powerful new features. With nearly 900 million weekly active users, this innovation opens a massive direct sales channel for businesses. How the New In-Chat Commerce System Operates The core […]
Potential Deal Could Top $10 Billion with AWS Chip Integration Tech giants are reshaping alliances in the artificial intelligence sector as Amazon engages in high-level negotiations to inject significant capital into OpenAI. Sources indicate the funding round might surpass $10 billion, paired with expanded reliance on Amazon’s proprietary AI processing hardware. Strategic Shift Enables Broader […]