George Osborne joins OpenAI: ex-chancellor adds tech post to his CV
Former Tory chancellor tasked with helping ChatGPT owner develop ties with governments
Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
Why universal basic income still can’t meet the challenges of an AI economy
Andrew Yang’s revived pitch suits the automation debate, but UBI can’t fix inequalities concentrated tech wealth drives
Roomba maker iRobot bought by Chinese supplier after filing for bankruptcy
US-listed company, whose profits have been in decline since the pandemic, will be taken over by Picea
UK Treasury drawing up new rules to police cryptocurrency markets
Rachel Reeves wants to protect consumers by bringing digital money and assets into the ‘regulatory perimeter’
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud
Co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs given more jail time by US judge than prosecutors sought
Disney wants you to AI-generate yourself into your favorite Marvel movie
The media company is investing $1bn in OpenAI – and allowing its characters to be used in generated videos
Disappointing Oracle results knock $80bn off value amid AI bubble fears
Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth and big rise in spending Business live – latest updates
Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool
Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creators
Nick Clegg takes role at London-based venture capitalists Hiro Capital
Former deputy prime minister, who left Meta this year, to be joined by Facebook-owner’s chief AI scientist
‘What to buy Dad for Christmas’: is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?
As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shots
Travel firm Tui says it is using AI to create ‘inspirational’ videos
Boss says German firm also investing in generative engine optimisation to help push it to top of chatbot responses
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘preparing for flotation that could value it at over $1tn’
Reports say space exploration company has begun talks about stock market listing that could raise more than $25bn
Trump clears way for Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to China
Commerce department finalising deal to allow H200 chips to be sold to China as strict Biden-era restrictions relaxed