AI executives

Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI indicate that top executives at the companies were aware that using pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild, representing writers including prominent novelists, argues the disclosures show deliberate disregard of authors' rights. The case is one of several testing whether training AI on copyrighted works without permission qualifies as fair use.

Arthur Mensch, chief executive of French AI startup Mistral, argues in an interview with Le Monde that AI is ultimately software and can therefore be controlled. His comments push back on narratives framing artificial intelligence as an uncontrollable force, positioning Mistral's approach within ongoing debates over AI regulation, safety and European technological sovereignty.

NVIDIA has published OpenShell, an open-source project described as a safe, private runtime for autonomous AI agents. Written in Rust, the tool is aimed at letting AI agents execute tasks in an isolated environment without exposing user data or systems. The project is drawing attention in developer communities focused on AI agent security and deployment.

Micron's chief executive said the memory market will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, signaling continued constraints on DRAM and NAND availability. The comments point to sustained demand from AI data centers outpacing supply growth, raising expectations of higher memory prices and longer lead times for PC, phone and server makers in the coming years.

President Donald Trump says he and leading technology executives have signed an agreement on artificial intelligence that he described as 'morally binding'. The announcement followed a White House lunch with tech leaders focused on AI policy. Critics are likely to question what obligations a non-legally-binding pledge actually carries, while the industry's closeness to the administration continues to draw scrutiny.

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the US government to adopt the term 'super intelligence' when referring to artificial intelligence, according to a policy report covered by The Verge. The move has drawn attention over its framing of AI policy and what it signals about the administration's approach to the technology.

Micron's chief executive said memory supply will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, pointing to tightening conditions in the DRAM and NAND market. The remarks, reported by TechPowerUp, are drawing attention among investors and tech watchers already grappling with rising memory prices driven by AI demand.

Robinhood is enabling users to create AI agents directly in its app that autonomously analyse markets, develop strategies and execute trades. This gives retail investors AI-powered trading capabilities that were previously reserved for professionals and hedge funds. Commenters in the finance community are discussing what this means for market access and the risks of letting automated agents trade on behalf of everyday users.

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States, has publicly criticised OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, telling him to 'lift his game' following a data breach at the artificial intelligence company. The comment puts direct pressure on one of the world's most prominent tech leaders at a moment when concerns over data security and AI governance are already running high.

The Linux Foundation has appointed Michael Hursta as executive director of the x402 Foundation, the body stewarding the x402 open-source payments protocol for machine-to-machine and agentic web transactions. The announcement, carried by PR Newswire, formalises leadership of the project under the foundation's neutral open-source governance model.

Media industry executive Michael Kassan has made an investment in OptimizeGEO, a startup reportedly valued at $80 million. The company operates in the generative engine optimization space, helping brands improve visibility in AI-driven search results. The investment signals growing ad industry interest in AI search marketing, with observers watching whether Kassan's backing will help the young company gain traction among major advertisers.

President Trump and a group of chief executives are working to counter public distrust of artificial intelligence, which has become associated in many people's minds with job losses, misinformation and harm to young people. Axios reports the effort aims to rebrand the technology and soften its 'toxic' image, but critics have seized on the push, questioning whether industry-friendly messaging can restore trust in AI.

The chief executive of a company behind a new FAA air traffic control tool has publicly responded to anxiety over whether artificial intelligence belongs in flight safety operations. The tool's deployment has prompted debate about how much automation should be trusted with managing aircraft, and the CEO sought to reassure the public that human controllers remain central to the system.

Leading American chief executives are developing cross-industry crisis plans to address cybersecurity threats driven by artificial intelligence, according to The Wall Street Journal. The effort reflects growing concern that AI-enabled attacks could cascade across sectors such as banking, energy and healthcare, prompting coordinated contingency planning rather than company-by-company defenses.

Microsoft's Office and Teams chief is leaving the company, according to a report by The Verge citing a LinkedIn announcement. The departure affects leadership of two of Microsoft's most important workplace products, which have become central to its productivity and AI strategy. The report does not yet detail where he is heading or who will take over his responsibilities.

Tanay Kothari, chief executive of an AI startup valued at roughly $2 billion, has shared a look at how he spends a typical working week, covering meetings, product decisions and the day-to-day pressures of running a fast-growing artificial intelligence company. The glimpse into a founder's routine is drawing wide attention from viewers interested in the AI startup boom and what leadership at a young multibillion-dollar company actually looks like.

President Donald Trump and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia and xAI have signed a voluntary AI safety accord, pledging multiple layers of controls in response to growing cybersecurity concerns. The agreement is being discussed as a landmark step, with debate focusing on whether voluntary commitments will be enough to manage AI-related security risks.