JPMorgan’s asset management arm is ending its use of external proxy advisory firms for U.S. shareholder voting. Starting April 1, it will rely on its own AI platform, Proxy IQ. The division oversees $7 trillion in client assets.
The popular chat platform Discord has taken a major step toward going public. After years of consideration and a rejected $10 billion takeover offer from Microsoft, the company is now navigating a tricky market and its own complex reputation.
Amazon has begun issuing $1.5 billion in refunds to Prime subscribers following an FTC lawsuit. The settlement alleges the company used “manipulative” designs to enroll users and made cancellation difficult. Millions of customers could get around $51 back.
A new survey shows a sharp reversal in hiring trends. Companies are now doubling down on recruiting from a shortlist of top colleges, moving away from the post-pandemic idea that talent is everywhere. This shift is driven by cost, AI, and a renewed focus on in-person work.
Data center operator Flexential has brought on industry veteran Ryan Mallory to drive its operational strategy. He joins after a decade at rival Equinix, where he most recently served as SVP of Global Solutions Enablement.
Global banking regulators are considering a proposal that would let major banks lend against pure cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin with far less capital. This would expose the core financial system to assets with no fundamental value. The push comes from finance and crypto trade groups aiming to tap i
Early-stage VC firm Antler is going all-in on a high-volume investment strategy, making over 400 bets in 2025. With a new $160 million U.S. fund, it plans to hit roughly 500 investments this year, betting that spreading capital wide in the AI era is the best path to returns.
Palo Alto Networks is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Koi Security for roughly $400 million. The deal would be a significant win for a startup that has raised only $48 million and focuses on AI-driven detection of malicious code in developer tools.
The traditional path to CEO is being dismantled by AI. As routine entry-level work vanishes, companies are losing their passive leadership training ground and must now cultivate executives more deliberately from a wider talent pool.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for a new consensus on AI, framing it as a tool for human amplification. His blog post comes amid investor questions about the return on the company’s massive AI investments. He argues 2026 is a critical year for getting the socio-technical deployment of AI rig
