Ex-wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos donated one third of US megagift donations last year all on her own MacKenzie Scott has vowed to give away her fortune ‘until the safe is empty’ The Independent UK · Jun 25
Friday Quote of the Day by Jeff Bezos: “If you never want to be criticized, for goodness' sake don't do anything new.” Why Amazon founder thinks criticism is the ultimate sign of success Quote of the Day: Facing criticism for new ideas is a sign you're on the right track, according to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Innovation inherently disrupts the status quo, and resistance is a natural human reaction. In today's age of instant feedback, it's crucial to filter constructive criticism from mere… The Economic Times · Jun 25
MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America's $19.2 billion in megagifts last year MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight. Fortune · Jun 25
21,000 jobs gone in a year: Oracle becomes the latest tech giant to cut workers due to AI adoption Oracle, a multinational technology company, is the latest company to offload a large number of its workers as it sets its sights on using AI more in its operations. Tom’s Guide · Jun 23
A new bunch of AI spin-offs ripe for the picking Indian tech unicorns are transforming their internal AI tools into independent businesses, mirroring successes like Amazon Web Services and Slack. Companies such as NoBroker, Moglix, Apna, and Practo are leveraging years of accumulated data and domain expertise to launch AI-powered platforms. This strategic pivot capitalizes on the current AI wave,… The Economic Times · Jun 23
That viral Jeff Bezos quote about AI and water isn't real — here's what actually happened A viral quote claimed Jeff Bezos said AI should get water before humans. He never said it — but the reason millions believed the fake quote reveals growing concerns about AI. Tom’s Guide · Jun 22
10X Bigger Than Amazon: Jeff Bezos Breaks Silence on His Secretive New $70 Trillion AI Venture Jeff Bezos' new venture, Prometheus, aims to revolutionise manufacturing by using AI to speed up product development, targeting a $70 trillion market. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Leveraged His Young Daughter to Win Over Trump as Meta Fought for Influence Mark Zuckerberg reportedly used a letter from his daughter to gain favour with Donald Trump, illustrating Silicon Valley's efforts to influence the administration, as detailed in a forthcoming book. International Business Times UK · Jun 21
'People Need Water Too!': Fury as Jeff Bezos Defends AI's Thirst for Billions of Gallons of Water While Communities Fear Shortage Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos defends the company's AI data centres amid criticism over their water usage, highlighting efficiency & comparing it to other sectors, while communities worry about local impacts International Business Times UK · Jun 20
Amazon drops Sam Altman movie after announcing OpenAI partnership Luca Guadagnino’s nearly completed biopic stars Andrew Garfield as the controversial OpenAI founder The Independent UK · Jun 19
California Wealth Tax Proposal Heads to 2026 Ballot, Explaining Silicon Valley Billionaires' Exodus California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires, backed by Khanna and Sanders, aims to fund healthcare and education. Zuckerberg and Bezos are relocating amid economic fears. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed about $2.4 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions. Fortune · Jun 19
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Called 'The Washington Post' His 'Worst Investment' Before Sweeping Layoffs Jeff Bezos calls 'The Washington Post' his 'worst investment', highlighting its financial and leadership issues, as detailed in a new book. Explore what this means for its future. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centers Companies are exploring insurance for orbital AI data centers. This is a significant development for a new industry backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Securing insurance is vital for these ventures to move from concept to reality. Insurers are beginning discussions about coverage for these advanced… The Economic Times · Jun 18
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Jeff Bezos wants the Moon to power the next industrial revolution IN FULL
TechRadar · Jun 18 ‘AI is going to create a labor shortage’: Jeff Bezos flips the AI narrative on its head, states “I know there's a lot of concern that many people have” The human labour market can expand with the help of AI, Jeff Bezos said
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Jeff Bezos says we should colonise the Moon to save Earth Blue Origin boss also claims AI will lead to labour shortages
Euronews · Jun 17 AI dominates conversations at VivaTech VivaTech's 10th edition draws 200,000 visitors to Paris, with Jeff Bezos and Emmanuel Macron among the guests. AI dominates conversations on the show floor. Euronews finds a personal survival capsule for when the robots take over.
Fortune · Jun 17 ‘AI is going to create a labor shortage’: Jeff Bezos sees more jobs being created in the new economy, not less The Amazon founder bets AI will create a labor shortage, not a doomsday, as he debuts Prometheus, his $41 billion startup reengineering the physical world.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 17 Jeff Bezos predicts an optimistic future where AI won't lead to mass unemployment — 'AI is going to create a labor shortage' While speaking at the VivaTech technology conference, Jeff Bezos stated that AI won’t lead to mass unemployment in the future — instead, it will lead to a labor shortage.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 AI will lead to labour shortages, Jeff Bezos says in optimistic talk Bezos put forward a rosy vision of how technology will help humanity, speaking about projects including his space venture Blue Origin and his new AI startup Prometheus, which is aimed at speeding up physical manufacturing. Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person with a net worth around $250 billion, argued that people…
Euronews · Jun 17 Jeff Bezos at VivaTech: We need to colonise the Moon to save Earth The Amazon founder told VivaTech in Paris that moving heavy industry off Earth is the only way to reconcile economic growth with a liveable planet — and the moon is where it starts.
International Business Times UK · Jun 17 Amazon Dethroned: SpaceX Is Worth More Than the Retail Giant Despite Generating Just a Fraction of Its Revenue Elon Musk's SpaceX has surpassed Amazon in global wealth rankings after a record-breaking IPO and a $60 billion AI acquisition, raising questions about its long-term profitability.
Euronews · Jun 17 From Jeff Bezos to Europe’s AI push: Everything to know about VivaTech 2026 Euronews will be at the tech conference, which is now in its 10th edition.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 Elon Musk just made Warren Buffett’s entire net worth in a single day Elon Musk’s net worth soared by a record $164 billion in a single day after SpaceX shares surged nearly 20%, pushing his fortune to $1.27 trillion. The gain alone exceeded Warren Buffett’s entire net worth, underscoring the extraordinary wealth creation driven by SpaceX’s blockbuster market debut.