SAP has suspended most travel and hiring due to the rising costs associated with AI, allowing exceptions only for AI-related travel or hires. A recent global employee meeting reaffirmed that these bans remain in effect.

The Ellisons made a compelling offer to the Warner Bros. Discovery board after six months and eight failed bids. A potential acquisition by Paramount Skydance is compared to a dangerous collision, suggesting a negative outcome for the merger.

Altman publicly supported Amodei while secretly negotiating a deal to take over Amodei's business. This deal had been in the works since the previous Wednesday, prior to Altman's announcement.

PwC's survey of 4,454 CEOs from 95 countries reveals that 56% report no financial impact from AI, with no revenue gains or cost savings. Only 12% of CEOs have successfully leveraged AI to reduce costs and increase revenue.