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MongoDB's chief executive, Dev Ittycheria-era successor Desai, has stepped down from the database company to take a senior role at Meta, where he will lead the social media firm's enterprise platform efforts. The move, reported by Reuters, marks a notable defection from the data infrastructure world to Big Tech, and readers on technology forums are weighing what it means for MongoDB's leadership and Meta's business ambitions.
- 2Walmart CEO rules out history-based price hikes●Walmart won't hike prices based on your shopping history, CEO says https://www.theverge.com/tech/1001492/walmart-dynamic
Walmart's chief executive says the retailer will not raise prices for individual customers based on their shopping histories, addressing concerns about the electronic shelf labels it has been rolling out in stores. The pledge is meant to reassure shoppers that the digital price tags will not enable personalized or surveillance-style pricing, even as other retailers experiment with dynamic pricing.
- 3Man City CEO says legal battle with Premier League is not over●Man City CEO adamant legal battle with the Premier League is not over
Manchester City's chief executive has stated that the club's legal dispute with the Premier League remains unresolved, despite recent developments in the case. The comments signal the club intends to continue challenging the league's financial rules. The standoff between the English champions and the Premier League over its financial regulations continues to draw attention across football.
- 4Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch: AI is software that can be controlled▼CEO of Mistral: AI is software. It can be controlled
Arthur Mensch, chief executive of French AI start-up Mistral, argues in an interview with Le Monde that artificial intelligence is fundamentally software and therefore can be controlled. His remarks come amid ongoing debate over AI regulation and safety, and are drawing attention in tech circles as Europe weighs how strictly to govern frontier AI systems.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is set to join Donald Trump for meetings with leading technology executives focused on the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The talks come as Washington weighs how to regulate fast-moving AI development while keeping the US competitive, and they signal that AI policy is moving up the agenda for lawmakers and industry leaders alike.
- 6Trump to meet tech CEOs on balancing AI policy▼Trump's AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Trump's meeting with technology chief executives will focus on finding the right balance on artificial intelligence. The discussion is expected to weigh innovation and industry growth against regulation and safety concerns. The meeting brings the Trump administration face to face with leading AI companies as Washington shapes its approach to governing the fast-moving technology.
- 7Jensen Huang calls AI distillation a matter of competition▼Jensen Huang says AI distillation is 'competition.'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI distillation — the practice of training smaller models by copying the behavior of larger ones — should be viewed as 'competition,' remarks made in the context of Chinese AI firms' use of the technique. The comments, reported by CNBC, come amid ongoing debate over Chinese labs building capable models with fewer resources and what that means for US chip and AI leadership.
- 8Mistral CEO says US AI safety debate masks rivals' negligence▼Mistral CEO says U.S. AI safety debate masks competitors’ 'negligence'
Mistral's chief executive has argued that the American debate over AI safety serves to disguise negligence by competitors, suggesting that warnings about risks are being used as a competitive tool rather than a genuine concern. The remarks add to ongoing tensions between European and US AI companies over regulation and how rapidly the technology should be deployed.
- 9Man City CEO says Premier League legal fight could take years▼Man City CEO Ferran Soriano says fight against Premier League could take years to conclude amid reports of decision in 115 charges case
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has said the club's fight against the Premier League could take years to resolve, as reports emerge that a decision in the case over 115 alleged financial rule breaches is imminent. The dispute, which has shadowed the club for years, could yet see further appeals whichever way the verdict goes.
- 10Manchester City CEO says fight with Premier League far from over▼Manchester City CEO tells other club execs fight against Premier League charges far from over - The Athletic
Manchester City's chief executive has told fellow club executives that the club's battle against the Premier League's financial charges is far from over. The comments signal the club intends to keep contesting the allegations despite recent legal developments, a stance likely to keep tensions high between City and the league's other member clubs.
- 11Goldman Sachs Board Weighs Naming John Waldron Next CEO●Goldman's Board Has Discussed a Plan to Name John Waldron as Its Next CEO https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/goldmans-b
Goldman Sachs' board has discussed a plan to name John Waldron, currently president and chief operating officer, as the bank's next chief executive, according to the Wall Street Journal. The reported succession planning has drawn attention across financial circles, as it signals the likely successor to David Solomon at one of Wall Street's most powerful banks.
- 12Manchester City CEO says Premier League legal fight far from over●Manchester City CEO tells other club execs fight against Premier League charges far from over
Manchester City's chief executive has told fellow Premier League club executives that the club's battle against the Premier League's financial charges is not nearing an end, despite the case having already run for years. The message signals City intends to keep contesting the allegations through the leagues's legal processes, keeping one of football's most consequential disputes firmly on the agenda.
- 13Blue Origin CEO says path to launch this year▼Blue Origin CEO: 'We have a path to launch this year' amid pad rebuilding effort
Blue Origin's chief executive says the company has a path to launch this year while it rebuilds its launch pad. The statement suggests the company is working to return to flight operations following work on pad infrastructure, with the executive expressing confidence in meeting a 2024 launch timeline despite the ongoing rebuilding effort.
- 14Trump dined with Anthropic CEO who urged AI slowdown▼Trump dined with the Anthropic CEO who called for AI slowdown
President Trump shared a dinner with Dario Amodei, the chief executive of AI company Anthropic, who has publicly advocated for slowing the pace of AI development. The meeting drew attention because of the apparent contrast between Amodei's calls for caution and the Trump administration's push to accelerate American leadership in artificial intelligence.
- 15Trump dines with Anthropic CEO ahead of tech leaders event▼Trump dines with Anthropic CEO ahead of event with tech leaders
President Donald Trump had dinner with Anthropic CEO Darian Amodei ahead of a scheduled gathering with prominent technology leaders. The meeting signals continued outreach by the White House to major artificial intelligence companies, whose executives have increasingly sought influence over policy on AI regulation, safety and government contracts. Details of what was discussed at the dinner have not been released, and attention is focused on the broader event with tech executives that follows.
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Manchester City's chief executive has responded defiantly to the Premier League's financial charges against the club, according to reports. The comments come as the club continues to contest the long-running case, one of the most significant disciplinary matters in English football, with fans and pundits closely watching how it develops.
- 17UK to brief defense CEOs on Russia threat behind closed doors●UK to gather defense CEOs for ‘closed-door’ Russian security briefing
The UK government is convening defense industry chief executives for a closed-door security briefing focused on Russia. The meeting signals Whitehall's effort to align arms manufacturers with national security planning amid ongoing concern over Russian aggression. Details of the briefing have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear what specific intelligence or policy priorities will be shared with the executives.
- 18Man City CEO Soriano defiant over charges▼Man City charges: CEO Ferran Soriano issues defiant message to European club bosses
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has issued a defiant message to fellow European club bosses as the club faces charges from the Premier League. Soriano told executives he stands by the club's position, signalling Manchester City will contest the allegations rather than settle. The comments come as clubs across Europe watch how one of football's wealthiest sides handles the case.
- 19Walmart rules out personalized or time-based pricing●Walmart says it won't change product prices based on your personal information or the time of day, as reported earlier b
Walmart has pledged that it will not adjust product prices based on shoppers' personal information or the time of day. In a letter to customers, CEO John Furner said the company's rollout of digital shelf labels is intended to save store labor and speed up price updates, not enable surveillance-based pricing. The statement follows Wall Street Journal reporting raising concerns that electronic labels could allow retailers to charge different customers different prices.
- 20Zuckerberg and Amodei to attend White House AI meeting●Zuckerberg, Amodei to attend AI White House meeting
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are set to attend a meeting at the White House on artificial intelligence. The gathering brings together leading AI executives with US officials as Washington continues to weigh policy on the fast-moving technology, including safety, competition and national security concerns.
- 21Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, dismisses AI fears●Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears
President Donald Trump said he met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and again played down concerns about artificial intelligence. The confirmation puts the White House's relationship with one of the leading AI firms in focus, with Trump repeating his view that alarm over the technology is overstated. Observers are watching for signals on future US AI policy and regulation.
- 22Nvidia launches AI safety platform amid spat with leading AI labs▼Nvidia launches AI safety platform after Jensen Huang calls Anthropic, OpenAI warnings 'odd'
Nvidia has rolled out a new AI safety platform, announced shortly after CEO Jensen Huang dismissed warnings about AI risks from Anthropic and OpenAI as 'odd'. The move positions Nvidia, the dominant supplier of AI chips, as taking safety seriously even while publicly clashing with the labs leading development of frontier models. Commentators are weighing whether the platform is a genuine safety contribution or a response to criticism from rivals.
- 23OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to face Australian Senate AI inquiry●OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs To Appear Before Australian Senate's AI Inquiry
The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic are set to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence. The hearings form part of Australia's examination of how AI should be regulated, with lawmakers seeking testimony from the leaders of two of the world's most prominent AI companies about the technology's risks and development.
- 24Trump holds private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei▼Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Donald Trump had a private dinner with Dario Amodei, the chief executive of AI company Anthropic. The meeting has drawn attention given the growing political and economic importance of artificial intelligence and the Trump administration's evolving stance toward major AI firms. Details of what was discussed at the dinner have not been made public.
- 25Nvidia may sell more chips in China as Huang's Trump influence grows●Nvidia may sell more chips in China as Jensen Huang’s influence over Trump grows
Nvidia could gain permission to sell more of its chips in China, with reports pointing to CEO Jensen Huang's growing influence over President Trump shaping US export policy. The potential shift would ease restrictions on the chipmaker's access to the Chinese market, a major revenue source, and is drawing attention given the strategic importance of semiconductors in US-China trade tensions.
- 26Man City CEO Soriano defiant over Premier League charges▼Man City charges: CEO Ferran Soriano issues 'defiant' message to European club bosses
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has delivered a defiant message to European club bosses regarding the charges facing the club. The Premier League has charged Manchester City with numerous alleged breaches of financial rules, and Soriano's comments signal the club's continued refusal to accept the allegations. The case remains one of the most significant governance disputes in English football.
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Manchester City's chief executive has responded to the Premier League's financial charges against the club, striking a defiant tone and rejecting the allegations. The case, one of the most significant disciplinary actions in English football history, continues to draw close attention as it moves forward, with fans, rival clubs and pundits weighing in on what an outcome could mean for the club and the league.
- 28Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White House▼Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House
Dario Amodei, chief executive of AI company Anthropic, is set to have dinner with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting signals growing engagement between leading artificial intelligence firms and the US administration, as policymakers weigh regulation, investment and national security issues around AI development.
- 29Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai for enterprise AI push▼Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead new enterprise AI business
Meta has hired CJ Desai, the CEO of database company MongoDB, to lead a new enterprise AI business, according to a report by SiliconANGLE. The move signals Meta's intent to expand its artificial intelligence offerings beyond consumer products and into tools sold to corporate customers. Details about the unit's products, timeline and Desai's start date have not yet been disclosed.
- 30Man City CEO says fight over Premier League charges is not over●Manchester City CEO tells other club execs fight against Premier League charges far from over https://www.nytimes.com/at
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has told fellow club executives that the club's battle against the Premier League's financial charges is far from over, according to The Athletic. The long-running dispute over alleged breaches of financial rules has already seen rulings and appeals, and Soriano's remarks signal City intends to keep contesting the case despite earlier legal setbacks.
- 31Trump Hosts Anthropic CEO, Rejects Slowing AI Race With China●Trump Hosts Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, Rejects Calls to Slow the AI Race With China
President Donald Trump met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at the White House and rejected calls to slow the AI race with China. The meeting signals the administration's intent to keep the United States accelerating in artificial intelligence rather than pausing development for safety coordination with Beijing, a stance that divides AI industry leaders and safety advocates.
- 32Coldwell Banker CEO: Housing Is in a Soft Period▼Mortgage Rates and Inflation Are Cooling Housing Demand — Coldwell Banker CEO Says ‘We Are Definitely in a Soft Period Right Now’
Coldwell Banker's chief executive says the US housing market is 'definitely in a soft period right now', pointing to elevated mortgage rates and persistent inflation cooling buyer demand. The comments add to a string of cautious assessments from industry leaders as high borrowing costs keep many would-be buyers on the sidelines and slow home sales across the country.
- 33ING positions itself as buyer in Europe's banking consolidation wave●🇪🇺 ING wants to be a buyer as Europe’s banking consolidation accelerates ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk says the Dutch bank
ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk says the Dutch bank wants to act as an acquirer rather than become a takeover target, as merger activity among European banks accelerates. The statement signals ING's ambitions to play an active role in cross-border consolidation, a trend being closely watched in Germany and across the EU amid pressure for larger, more competitive lenders.
- 34Trump says he will dine with Anthropic CEO amid AI debate●Trump said he would dine with Anthropic CEO amid mounting AI debate
Donald Trump said he would have dinner with Anthropic's chief executive as the debate over artificial intelligence intensifies in Washington and beyond. The planned meeting draws attention to the growing contact between AI industry leaders and political figures, with observers watching for signals about how policy on AI regulation and development may shift.
- 35Meta Launches Enterprise AI Platform, Taps MongoDB CEO▼Meta launches enterprise AI platform, hires MongoDB CEO to lead new initiative
Meta has launched a new enterprise AI platform and brought in MongoDB's chief executive to run the initiative, according to a TechCrunch report. The move signals a push by the social media giant to expand its artificial intelligence business beyond consumer products and compete for corporate customers in the fast-growing enterprise AI market.
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Stelco, the Ontario steelmaker, is slowing operations and laying off hundreds of workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke. CEO Alan Kestenbaum said no amount of money could have prevented the slowdown, pointing to the impact of US tariffs on Canadian steel. Reports link the decision to the trade war under Trump, and commentators are debating whether Canada's steel industry can survive. Workers describe the layoffs as devastating, with many facing an uncertain financial future.
- 37Memo smearing Anthropic's Amodei circulated in White House▼Memo smearing Anthropic’s Amodei circulated in White House before CEO’s dinner with President Trump
A memo critical of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei circulated inside the White House ahead of his dinner with President Trump, according to Fortune. The episode highlights rising tensions around AI policy and who has the president's ear, with Amodei's company among the leading US artificial intelligence firms competing for influence in Washington.
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Walmart's chief executive has spoken out on concerns around dynamic pricing, addressing worries that the retailer could adjust prices in real time based on demand. The remarks come as dynamic pricing draws scrutiny across retail following its use in other industries. Shoppers and commentators are watching closely for assurances that everyday grocery prices will remain stable and predictable.
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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy says the platform is using AI to connect streamers with brand partnerships, while separate reporting indicates AI also plays a role in deciding which creators can earn money from ads. The company has also rolled out tools turning Clips into stream recaps. The announcements are drawing attention to how much of Twitch's creator economy is now shaped by algorithms.
- 40Automattic Forms New Board After Failed CEO Leave Attempt●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has installed a new board of directors after an effort to place its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, on leave failed. The reshuffle follows internal tensions over how the company is being run, and the reconstituted board is expected to reshape oversight of the privately held firm. Observers are watching closely given WordPress's central role in the web and Mullenweg's outsized influence over the WordPress ecosystem.