OpenAI’s new warning about superintelligence risks comes exactly three years after ChatGPT’s launch. The company acknowledges potential catastrophic dangers while outlining safety guardrails. With AI poised to disrupt 93 million jobs, workers need to prepare now.
Verizon Communications is preparing to cut roughly 15,000 jobs in the coming days, marking the largest workforce reduction in the company’s history. The cuts come as the telecom giant battles persistent subscriber losses and intensifying competition.
Mint Mobile is offering the only substantial iPhone 17 Pro Max discount available right now – $200 off with a straightforward 12-month contract. Meanwhile, Verizon has slashed the iPhone 16e to $299, but there’s a carrier lock-in requirement.
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, marking a surprising move for Warren Buffett’s traditionally value-focused investment approach. The Google parent becomes Berkshire’s 10th largest equity holding as of September’s end.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Neom project envisions a city 200 meters wide stretching 170km through the desert. The design takes Manhattan’s grid and tilts it vertically. Critics question whether financial and physical realities will ground this ambitious vision.
Amazon is battling AI startup Perplexity over autonomous shopping tools while DRAM memory prices are set to jump 23% due to AI data center demand. Meanwhile, India’s tech salaries have crashed 40% as global offshoring patterns shift dramatically.
Tariffs are adding billions in costs to holiday shopping, with consumers bearing the brunt. Electronics and clothing see the biggest price increases, forcing tough choices for families.
Jaguar Land Rover reported a staggering £485 million loss after a cyber attack forced complete production shutdowns. The incident reversed 11 consecutive profitable quarters and knocked 0.17% off UK economic output.
Apple’s brief Mac clone era from 1995 to 1997 allowed companies like Power Computing to sell licensed Macs. The experiment backfired spectacularly, leading to price wars and market share erosion. Steve Jobs ultimately pulled the plug when he returned to Apple.
Shell is selling a “substantial portion” of Volta’s EV charging business to Jolt Energy. The move comes just over a year after Shell acquired Volta and follows significant layoffs at the company. It signals ongoing challenges in making public EV charging profitable.
