Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is fundamentally rethinking software pricing for the AI era. Instead of charging per user, Microsoft is exploring per-agent pricing models as AI systems become autonomous coworkers. This reflects a broader industry shift toward usage-based billing for AI
A new data-driven report reveals where European AI innovation is thriving across 10 industrial sectors. The analysis comes as Europe commits €20 billion to AI infrastructure and pursues its “third way” between US and Chinese approaches.
Visa and MasterCard have agreed to a settlement that lowers swipe fees by 0.1% over five years, valued at roughly $38 billion in savings for merchants. This comes after two decades of antitrust litigation from retailers who claim the companies hold monopoly power. The tiny fee reduction actually hig
Former Shelf Engine founder Stefan Kalb is back with Super Labs, an AI implementation platform for mid-market companies. The startup just raised $8 million in seed funding and aims to connect non-technical businesses with existing AI tools. Kalb warns that without such platforms, mid-market companie
The AI investment frenzy is drawing comparisons to past market bubbles from some unlikely sources. Michael Burry warns about semiconductor depreciation while SoftBank makes a massive Nvidia exit. Yet tech giants show no signs of slowing their trillion-dollar bets.
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the global economy despite what one former Fed official calls “frog-boiling” conditions. The focus has shifted from tariff disruptions to AI transformation, with most CEOs expecting significant impacts.
Google is taking legal action against a Chinese hacking group that sells phishing software used in massive SMS scams. The operation allegedly stole $1 billion from victims across 121 countries using fake websites impersonating trusted brands.
SoftBank Group shares dropped sharply after revealing it sold its entire Nvidia stake for $5.8bn. The move is part of a massive shift toward funding artificial intelligence investments, particularly OpenAI. Analysts warn this represents a risky pivot from proven winners to uncertain AI ventures.
Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi compares UK crypto warnings to cigarette box labels and says complex rules prevent British users from accessing three-quarters of available crypto products. The Financial Conduct Authority defends its approach as necessary consumer protection.
An educator with over 15 years of teaching experience realized during pandemic homeschooling how broken our education models truly are. The systems we use filter out anyone who doesn’t conform to a single learning style, meaning organizations often hire for conformity rather than talent.
