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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


The best part of awards season is the the behind-the-scenes material
Awards season is upon us, which means glitz, glamour, and most importantly: a lot going on behind the scenes.

OpenAI Going Global for More Money in the Middle East
OpenAI is in talks with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds as it looks to raise around $50 billion in a new funding round.

Car Loan Delinquencies Surge to Highest Levels in Decades
A growing number of Americans with low credit scores are falling behind on their car payments, underscoring rising financial stress across the U.S. economy.
Are theme parks determining Disney and Universal’s film slates?
Why would you make a third “Tron” movie? Unless of course you'd spent billions of dollars on a theme park ride and needed to promote it?

Starbucks Introduces AI Barista: A Glimpse Into the Future of Coffee Service
Starbucks’ AI barista aims to speed service and improve experience. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune Business Editor, explains its impact on workers and customers.

Tesla & Big Tech’s Earnings Test: Can Massive AI Bets Finally Deliver Revenue Growth?
As Big Tech reports Q3 earnings, investors await proof that massive AI and cloud investments from Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet are driving real growth.

HBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans
HBO Max, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, announced a price hike across all subscription tiers, with rates rising by up to $2 per month.

Over 800 Public Figures Urge Ban on AI “Superintelligence” Development
More than 800 prominent figures like Steve Wozniak have joined a public petition calling for a prohibition on the development of AI “superintelligence.”

Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Sale Amid Increased Interest
Warner Bros. Discovery announced it is expanding its strategic review and is now open to a sale after receiving unsolicited interest from multiple parties.

OpenAI Working with Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA to Combat Deepfakes
OpenAI announced it is working with actor Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA, and major talent agencies to strengthen protections against deepfakes on its AI tool Sora.

OpenAI Launches AI-powered Browser, ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-driven web browser available globally on macOS, with other platforms coming soon.
