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Anthropic wants to create new billionaires through its IPO, but American voters are growing tired of Big Tech's wealth explosion
Anthropic is preparing for a significant IPO amid growing public resistance to AI-related infrastructure projects. Investors are discussing a valuation between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion for the Nasdaq listing. Communities express concerns over environmental impacts and rising electricity costs linked to data centres. Public sentiment is shifting against technology companies, raising questions about economic benefits versus local costs.
AI Can Measure How ESG Really Impacts the Bottom Line
Advances in large language models are making rigorous sustainability analysis dramatically faster and cheaper, allowing investors and other stakeholders to connect companies’ disclosed environmental and social risks directly to financialperformance in a matter of hours rather than weeks. Applying a simple methodology to ExxonMobil, the authors used AI to map sustainability-related issues to specific financial statement line items and estimate their impact on earnings and value, demonstrating both the promise and the limitations of AI-assisted analysis. As these capabilities become widely accessible, the competitive advantage long held by ESG ratings agencies, standard setters, and sustainable fund managers may erode, shifting attention from proprietary scores toward transparent assumptions and financial consequences. Human judgment remains essential to validate AI-generated outputs, but the broader trend is clear: sustainability analysis is becoming more democratized, financially grounded, and adaptable, with significant implications for how investors, regulators, and other institutions assess corporate performance and value creation.
Meet Lori Huang, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's low-profile wife who runs a $9.2 billion foundation that rivals the famous MacArthur Foundation
Jensen Huang's wife is Lori Huang. The couple reportedly met as engineering students at Oregon State University. At that time, Jensen was 17 and Lori was 19. They had reportedly then worked together as lab or study partners. Jensen also approached Lori with an offer that he would help her with homework.
Parliamentary panel to review media laws across print, TV and digital platforms
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will review media laws in 2026–27. The examination will include print, television, and digital platforms. The committee has outlined various subjects related to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Concerns regarding regulatory overlaps will also be addressed in relation to the broadcasting and digital sectors. Additionally, the review will encompass emerging technologies and their impact on the media landscape.
Tech billionaires in Democrats’ crosshairs: Who could face congressional probes? Here’s the hit list
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders could face congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in 2027. Their scrutiny could focus on ties to Donald Trump, political influence, AI development, data center expansion and the industry's impact on American jobs and communities.
ING puts $500 million of data center loans up for sale
This includes a $25 million loan tied to a large New Mexico data center that forms part of the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure venture backed by OpenAI, SoftBank Group and Oracle, the report said.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called by key Republicans over Chinese spy Alice Huang allegations
Top Republican lawmakers have requested Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to provide a briefing on his connections to Alice Huang. This request follows allegations related to national security concerns involving advanced AI chips. Lawmakers emphasized the need to address the extent of risk posed to U.S. national security. Huang's discussions with numerous executives include ordinary business information, according to Nvidia's claims.
Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and how customers experience their brands. New research suggests that companies with lower levels of “brand debt”—the trust, relevance, and consistency lost when products, experiences, and decisions drift away from customer expectations—are significantly more likely to outperform their peers. Drawing on a benchmark of 60 companies and lessons from Bose’s digital transformation, the lessons here are that managing brand debt should become an enterprise-wide priority rather than a marketing exercise. As AI increasingly shapes customer interactions, companies that manage brand debt deliberately will be better positioned to strengthen trust, sustain growth, and preserve competitive advantage
Key Republicans seek briefing from Nvidia CEO over Chinese spy allegations
The New York Times reported last month that US authorities were investigating Alice Huang, a former executive of Singpore-based company Megaspeed, which buys AI chips from Nvidia. US authorities have scrutinized Megaspeed over suspicionsit helped Beijing gain access to advanced AI chips that are barred from shipment to China.
Amagi, Shiprocket post profits; US polls’ impact on IT
Amagi’s Q2 profit surged nearly 30x while Shiprocket swung into the black for the first time. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push
Apple has reduced employee budgets for AI usage as part of a broader effort to rein in costs, even as it seeks to expand the use of AI across its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Meta draws record orders for debut euro bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
Meta Platforms has successfully garnered an impressive €53 billion in investor interest for its inaugural euro bond issuance. With an ambition to raise €9 billion divided into six distinct parts, this move follows their recent $15 billion bond offering in the US market. Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are at the helm of this euro bond sale, with pricing anticipated shortly. As of September 30, Meta's total debt reached $83.67 billion.
Global Market Today: Asian shares retreat as US futures slide on mid-term election bets
Contracts for the S&P 500 Index dropped 0.3%, erasing an initial gain of 0.5%, while those for the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.6%. The dollar dropped against most of its Group-of-10 peers and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell four basis points to 4.92%. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 0.2% even as South Korea’s Kospi Index jumped 1%.
US Midterms: Exit polls reveal voter dissatisfaction with Trump administration as economic concerns dominate 2026 elections
Dissatisfaction with the country's direction is influencing voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Recent exit polls indicate three-quarters of voters feel unhappy with the current state of affairs. Economic concerns are a major source of voter frustration, especially regarding financial conditions. Democratic voters show particular anger about these issues, reflecting a broader mood of discontent. Overall, this growing economic dissatisfaction is shaping the upcoming electoral landscape.
Corporate India's white-collar hiring rises 14% in October, led by manufacturing
Corporate India's white-collar hiring showed a 14% increase in October compared to the previous year. Notably, production and manufacturing roles experienced a significant growth of 39%. The demand for AI/ML skills also remained strong, leading to a 32% increase in hiring. Various sectors such as automobiles and BPO/ITeS witnessed substantial hiring increases as well. Overall, metropolitan areas like Hyderabad and Pune led in job growth during this period.
Dreambeans now in India: What to know about Google’s personalised AI visual stories app
Google has launched its innovative Dreambeans app in India, aimed at transforming personal moments into captivating visual stories. By utilizing data from services like Gmail and Photos, the app crafts unique narratives that resonate with users' experiences. Privacy is prioritized, allowing users to curate what they share and disconnect services anytime.
Disney weighs sweeping layoffs, with thousands of jobs at risk as CEO Josh D'Amaro targets 20% cost cuts
Walt Disney is reportedly considering cutting thousands of jobs as part of a cost-saving restructuring initiative. The company's leadership has requested managers to identify 20% in annual cost savings. This decision follows challenges including reduced box office revenue and increased competition in streaming. Disney aims to reallocate some of the savings into film, TV programming, and theme park ventures.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slide as US chip selloff deepens
The MSCI Asia Pacific gauge dropped 0.4% with South Korea’s Kospi Index sliding almost 3%. In the US, a gauge of chipmakers extended a three-day rout to 12% and the Nasdaq 100 sank 10% from its peak, entering a technical correction. In a sign some investors are looking to buy on dips, US stock futures gained. Japan is closed for a holiday.
Google AI avoids answering who won 2020 US presidential election, sparking debate: Here’s what we know
Google AI faced backlash for failing to accurately respond to queries about the 2020 US presidential election results. Users noticed discrepancies between responses for the 2020 and 2016 elections, which sparked concern. Critics suggested the issue implicates political intervention in AI output, while others attributed it to training errors. Google acknowledged the problem and indicated that it is working on solutions for the affected datasets.
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls 3% as AI spending concerns hit chip stocks; BOJ holds rates
Japanese shares fell sharply as concerns over the profitability of AI investments sparked a global technology sell-off. The Nikkei 225 dropped as much as 3%, led by steep losses in chip and AI-related stocks. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1.25% but signalled a hawkish stance, leaving the possibility of a future rate increase open.
Weak quarter for Intel sends shivers through cooling chip stocks
Chip stocks, particularly those affected by Intel's earnings, faced significant declines following the report's release. Intel attributed its downturn to challenges in the PC industry and a recent factory explosion. Other major chipmakers like AMD and Broadcom also experienced declines in after-hours trading. Concerns about the overall semiconductor industry were heightened after Alphabet's disappointing earnings. Despite these challenges, the semiconductor index has shown strong performance throughout the year.
AI boomerang: What one should keep in mind if Microsoft, Barclays Bank, Kroger rehire sacked employees?
Microsoft, Barclays Bank and supermarket chain Kroger are among the latest entries on a growing list of companies that have announced AI-related workforce reductions this year.
Elon Musk’s xAI offers to buy 418 homes near its Mississippi data centre amid noise complaints
Residents in Colonial Hills are considering buyout offers from xAI due to ongoing noise complaints. The energy demands of the AI data centers have raised community concerns about noise and pollution. A lawsuit was filed by three residents alleging that the constant sound affected their quality of life. Renters also face uncertainty as some landlords have accepted buyout offers without considering tenant needs.
Cyberattacks hit NBFCs; Pine Labs Q2 profit zooms
Cyber criminals are targetting smaller NBFCs with specialised AI toolkits. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Marvell in advanced talks to buy Lumentum: Bloomberg News
Marvell has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom, driven by strong demand for its custom AI chips and networking hardware that connect data center servers and artificial intelligence systems.
Global Market: Samsung Electronics posts record $80.5 billion quarterly operating profit on AI chip boom
Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, driven by surging AI memory chip demand. Despite strong earnings, shares fell over 5% amid concerns about semiconductor division performance and AI investment sustainability. Samsung also announced shareholder returns of up to 110 trillion won this year.
Bill Gates says next 20 years to be the most tumultuous in human history as Microsoft announces buyouts to 60,000 employees
Microsoft Layoffs: Bill Gates has warned that the next 20 years could be among the most tumultuous periods in human history as artificial intelligence and robots transform jobs and industries. The Microsoft co-founder believes AI could eventually create widespread abundance, but the transition may lead to job losses, economic uncertainty and a crisis of purpose for many workers. He has suggested shorter working hours, earlier retirement and selective AI adoption as possible ways to manage the disruption.
Former Microsoft employee tells wife he was lucky to be fired from tech sector in 2022. What is he doing now?
Former Microsoft employee Ian Yong Hoe Tan says he feels fortunate to have been retrenched in late 2022, amid growing concerns about AI-driven job losses. Reacting to Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offers for around 60,000 employees, he said the development left him shaken. Tan now works as a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
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