Fearing a Loss of Control, AI Bosses Call for Tech Slowdown
Summary
AI leaders back a coordinated slowdown after doomsday warnings, while Trump frames the tech race as a US priority. Oil prices spike as Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi shipments and threaten key maritime chokepoints. Canada pursues associate EU membership to pivot from strained US trade ties. Also covered: Amazon pauses 21 Air operations, Airbnb’s new housing fund, and the resurgence of US malls.
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Sponsor: KPMG Private
Headlines: AI slowdown, oil prices, Canada-EU
AI leaders call for coordinated slowdown
Oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
Canada seeks EU associate membership
Sponsor: AWS AI
Trump's $5,000 check proposal and Amazon crash
Airbnb launches $250M housing fund
Malls outperforming other commercial real estate
Credits and Sponsor: Viking Cruises
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