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


ChatGPT May Start Serving Ads
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in the U.S., alongside a new $8/month “Go” subscription that includes upgraded features and ads.

Tariffs Are Hitting Amazon Prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says some of your orders may cost more due to tariffs initiated by President Trump.

Markets React to Fed Cut: Citi on Earnings, AI Spending, and the Road to 2026
Citi’s Drew Pettit breaks down how the Fed’s latest rate cut is reshaping equity markets, earnings expectations and sector strategy.

Inside Wealthfront’s Big IPO Moment and the Future of Robo Advisors
Wealthfront’s CFO Alan Iberman talks the $2.05B IPO and the major moment for robo banking as the company bets on AI, automation, and “self-driving money."

Big Business This Week: Inside the battle for Warner Bros.
It’s the intrigue of the hour in Hollywood, and the implications are real for the U.S. entertainment and news industries.

Time Names “Architects of A.I.” as 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine selected the “Architects of AI,” the people who imagined, designed, and built modern artificial intelligence, as its 2025 Person of the Year.

Why a sequel isn’t always the answer to people’s demands for more
Ask yourself if you actually want to see some of the popular film franchises continue.

Disney Investing $1 Billion in OpenAI
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let users create videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars.

AGS Vs. A.I.: Fix Your “Delusions”
State attorneys general from across the U.S. are demanding that major AI companies crack down on “delusional” and psychologically harmful chatbot outputs.

Inside the Fed’s Decision to Cut Rates
The Fed cut rates, sparking market swings. Bill Mann unpacks the decision, the economy’s direction, policy risks, and what investors should know.

Rivian Building Its Own A.I. Assistant
Rivian has spent nearly two years developing an in-house AI assistant, separate from its multibillion-dollar tech partnership with Volkswagen.
