Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down.
Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.
Month: July 2026
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest…
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far…
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.
Three years after the $1.5 billion hit, Warner Bros. is trying to reach a deal before December, when the rights…
Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households…
To Know What Your Customers Think, Just Ask Their A.I. Twins
Simile, a fast-growing start-up, says it can provide companies with accurate insights by surveying millions of A.I.-generated consumers.
Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict
Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.
Warsh’s Performance Falls Flat With Markets as Fed Holds Rates Steady
Kevin M. Warsh has made taming inflation the top priority of his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman. But his hesitancy…
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.