OpenAI’s chief technology officer is leaving the company, major banks pledge to increase their support for nuclear energy, and hopes of an M&A comeback rise as global companies pursue blockbuster takeovers. Plus, a surge in female labour force participation emerges as a bright spot for Saudi Arabia.
Mentioned in this podcast:
OpenAI’s chief technology officer Mira Murati to leave
Big corporate predators bolster global M&A market
The Saudi factories powered by women
World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power
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