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Meta's $145 Billion AI Bet Faces Execution Delays Inside Its Agent Systems. Now The Bigger Question Is Whether Any Company Can Make Agents Work At Scale.

Meta AI agents behind schedule after 8,000 layoffs and up to $145B in 2026 spending: Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that four months of restructuring have not accelerated agentic development as expected. Meta shares dropped 5%. The same week, AWS and Microsoft committed $3.5B to close the industry-wide production deployment gap.

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The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips

The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips

DBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, infrastructure and data centres. The bank expects AI spending, sovereign AI investments and rising power demand to create new investment opportunities while reshaping portfolio allocation amid geopolitical risks and persistent…

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McKinsey's Kelsey Robinson on why AI is creating more anxiety than impact in marketing

McKinsey's Kelsey Robinson on why AI is creating more anxiety than impact in marketing

At Cannes Lions, management consultant Kelsey Robinson breaks down McKinsey's new research showing a paradox in AI adoption: marketers are widely using AI and excited by it, but many also fear its impact on their roles.

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How autonomous systems are reshaping warehouse operations

How the increasing autonomy of robots is transforming warehouse operations.

Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: Report

Geopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. This situation, coupled with depleted inventories and rising crude oil prices, is expected to push airfares higher. Experts predict a substantial rise in jet fuel crack spreads, potentially doubling fuel costs and consequently…

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Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: Report

Generative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly Gen Z, are leading this shift, leveraging AI for product research and even purchases. As AI tools evolve and companies like Amazon and Walmart adapt, expect a new era of "agentic commerce" with…

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Why transparent AI matters for enterprise trust

Black box AI risks slowing adoption as enterprises demand transparency, governance and accountability.

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‘I have nothing to lose’: Perplexity CEO says fear of failure is ‘the stupidest thing’ holding you back

‘I have nothing to lose’: Perplexity CEO says fear of failure is ‘the stupidest thing’ holding you back

When fear of failure strikes, Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of AI giant Perplexity, reminds himself that just having a job was once the bar for success.

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer within Modern International Financial Ecosystems

Intergenerational Wealth Transfer within Modern International Financial Ecosystems

On a global basis, the Capgemini Research Institute and UBS have each estimated that more than 80 trillion dollars will transfer to younger generations within a twenty-to-twenty-five-year horizon.

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AI in Hungary could unlock productivity gains of €15 billion: McKinsey

AI in Hungary could unlock productivity gains of €15 billion: McKinsey

McKinsey projects AI could boost Hungary's productivity by €15 billion by 2030, helping close the gap with European neighbours. However, lagging adoption risks further divergence. Executives highlight potential cost transformations, faster service delivery, and the imperative of global competitiveness to avoid being outpaced by foreign AI adopters.

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I founded McKinsey's CEO practice: Here's why operational excellence is a liability right now

I founded McKinsey's CEO practice: Here's why operational excellence is a liability right now

Carolyn Dewar has advised hundreds of CEOs. She says the execution discipline that rewarded leaders for a decade is now holding them back.

Spotify’s secret to winning the hiring war? Keep your talent moving and growing

Spotify’s secret to winning the hiring war? Keep your talent moving and growing

External hiring is no longer a reliable way to build capability. Spotify’s answer: create an internal talent marketplace that keeps top performers moving—and staying.

‘The next China is still China’: McKinsey’s Joe Ngai and Nick Leung on why global business can’t write off the Chinese economy

‘The next China is still China’: McKinsey’s Joe Ngai and Nick Leung on why global business can’t write off the Chinese economy

“You can’t find another China. There’s no other China out there now," Greater China chair Joe Ngai says.

Why your grocery bill is still eye-watering — even though inflation is 'under control'?

Why your grocery bill is still eye-watering — even though inflation is 'under control'?

Food inflation has fallen sharply from its 2023 peak — but European grocery prices are nearly a third higher than before the pandemic, and the reasons they stay high are structural.

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AI-Driven Application Modernization: ArcSonic Tech Limited's Guide

ArcSonic Tech Limited shares how engineering teams can develop senior leaders from junior hires — four stages and the signals that matter at each.

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Nick Manella: The Doom Is Mostly Vibes

What the actual data says about AI and jobs, and why the panic is mostly a story we're telling ourselves.

The Economic Times

Banks need to act fast as customers turn to AI for stock picks and savings yields: McKinsey & Company

Customers are embracing generative AI at an unprecedented pace. This rapid adoption is outpacing traditional technologies, leaving banks with limited time to adapt. Consumers are already using AI for sophisticated financial tasks, even outperforming professional stock pickers. Banks must quickly evolve their products and services to meet this growing demand…

America's manufacturing Achilles' heel: McKinsey’s warning on rare earths grows louder

McKinsey projects a shortfall of up to 30% in magnetic rare earth supply globally by 2035.

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AI edge will depend on building hard-to-copy systems, says McKinsey

Companies can no longer gain a competitive edge with standard AI models, as nearly 90% of organisations now use large language models said report by McKinsey & Company. True advantage lies in building unique, integrated AI systems and workflows that are difficult for rivals to replicate, turning cognitive work into…

McKinsey studied 200 family business successions. The biggest problem wasn't the heir — it was the outgoing CEO

New research across 50 countries finds family-owned businesses underperform for five years after a leadership transition — and the culprit is usually the person leaving, not the person arriving.

McKinsey partner says up to 50% of work hours could be transformed within the next 5 years

Anu Madgavkar, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute, predicts that up to half of professionals’ working lives could be transformed by the turn of the decade.

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India's electrical equipment industry may scale to USD 235 billion by 2035: McKinsey report

India's electrical equipment industry could witness transformational growth over the next decade, driven by rapid expansion in high-growth segments, increasing domestic manufacturing capacity, and a sharp reduction in import dependence, according to a report by McKinsey & Company.

How 8,000 robots are changing work inside logistics giant DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain relies on three key robotics vendors—Locus Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Robust AI—to cut costs, lower employee turnover, and boost worker satisfaction.

International Business Times

McKinsey Says AI Is Compressing 9-Month Product Cycles Into 2 Weeks. Most Companies Aren't Ready.

At CES, McKinsey showed a version of the future that had nothing to do with investing directly, but everything to do with how to build towards wealth.

International Business Times

Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

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