AI executives

Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft are drawing attention, including claims that top executives knew mass use of pirated books to train AI models was illegal. The documents offer a rare inside look at internal deliberations in one of the highest-profile cases over AI training data and authors' rights.

Arthur Mensch, chief executive of French AI startup Mistral, argues in an interview with Le Monde that AI is ultimately software and can therefore be controlled. His comments push back on narratives framing artificial intelligence as an uncontrollable force, positioning Mistral's approach within ongoing debates over AI regulation, safety and European technological sovereignty.

Micron's chief executive said the memory market will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, signaling continued constraints on DRAM and NAND availability. The comments point to sustained demand from AI data centers outpacing supply growth, raising expectations of higher memory prices and longer lead times for PC, phone and server makers in the coming years.

Donald Trump says he and leading technology executives have signed an agreement on artificial intelligence that he describes as 'morally binding' rather than legally enforceable. The announcement came around a White House gathering with tech leaders focused on AI policy. Critics are questioning what such a non-binding pledge actually commits the companies to, while supporters frame it as industry cooperation with the administration on AI development.

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the US government to refer to artificial intelligence as 'Super Intelligence' in official usage, according to The Verge. The reported move is drawing attention and debate, with critics questioning the rationale for rebranding AI terminology across federal agencies.

Micron's chief executive said memory supply will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, pointing to tightening conditions in the DRAM and NAND market. The remarks, reported by TechPowerUp, are drawing attention among investors and tech watchers already grappling with rising memory prices driven by AI demand.

Media industry executive Michael Kassan has made an investment in OptimizeGEO, a startup reportedly valued at $80 million. The company operates in the generative engine optimization space, helping brands improve visibility in AI-driven search results. The investment signals growing ad industry interest in AI search marketing, with observers watching whether Kassan's backing will help the young company gain traction among major advertisers.

The chief executive of a company behind a new FAA air traffic control tool has publicly responded to anxiety over whether artificial intelligence belongs in flight safety operations. The tool's deployment has prompted debate about how much automation should be trusted with managing aircraft, and the CEO sought to reassure the public that human controllers remain central to the system.

Memory is in short supply, and it may get worse: Micron's chief executive expects RAM to remain scarce until 2028, according to a report by IT Daily. The comment comes as manufacturers shift production toward memory for AI data centres, squeezing supply for consumer PCs and pushing prices up. Buyers and PC builders are watching closely, with many warning that upgrades and new systems could get significantly more expensive in the coming years.

Microsoft's Office and Teams chief is leaving the company, according to a report by The Verge citing a LinkedIn announcement. The departure affects leadership of two of Microsoft's most important workplace products, which have become central to its productivity and AI strategy. The report does not yet detail where he is heading or who will take over his responsibilities.

Tanay Kithari, chief executive of a $2 billion AI startup, has drawn attention with a behind-the-scenes look at a working week in his role. The content offers a rare glimpse into how a leader of a fast-growing artificial intelligence company spends his days, from meetings and product decisions to managing rapid growth. It has attracted more than 74,000 likes.

The Linux Foundation has appointed Michael Hursta as executive director of the x402 Foundation, the body stewarding the x402 open-source payments protocol for machine-to-machine and agentic web transactions. The announcement, carried by PR Newswire, formalises leadership of the project under the foundation's neutral open-source governance model.

Robinhood is enabling users to create AI agents directly in its app that independently analyse markets, develop strategies and execute trades. The feature brings AI-driven trading tools to retail investors that were previously reserved for professionals and hedge funds, and the announcement is drawing attention in finance circles about democratized automated investing.

Reports describe an artificial intelligence system capable of designing scientific experiments, carrying them out autonomously in a laboratory, and learning from the results it obtains. The system represents a step toward fully automated scientific discovery, combining experimental planning, robotic lab execution, and iterative learning from outcomes.

Politico reports that President Trump's effort to rebrand American artificial intelligence policy may not extend beyond the White House itself. According to the report, the administration's attempt to reshape how AI is framed and promoted could face limits in winning broader adoption outside the executive branch. Little further detail accompanies the item, and reaction so far has focused on whether the administration's AI agenda can gain traction nationally.

Leading U.S. chief executives are developing cross-industry crisis response plans to address cyber threats amplified by artificial intelligence. The effort, reported by The Wall Street Journal, aims to coordinate how companies across sectors would respond to an AI-driven cyberattack, reflecting growing concern in boardrooms that such an incident could cascade through the economy faster than any single company or regulator could manage alone.

President Donald Trump and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia and xAI have signed a voluntary AI safety accord, pledging multiple layers of controls in response to growing cybersecurity concerns. The agreement is being discussed as a landmark step, with debate focusing on whether voluntary commitments will be enough to manage AI-related security risks.

Commentary is examining which artificial intelligence applications are actually generating measurable returns for companies, cutting through hype around the technology. The discussion focuses on practical use cases where AI is producing tangible business impact, a topic gaining traction as firms weigh heavy AI investments against uncertain payoffs and executives look for evidence of value.

President Trump brought leading tech executives to the White House for discussions on artificial intelligence safety, while simultaneously pushing the United States to compete with China for dominance in the field. Reuters reports the meeting highlights the tension between regulating AI risks and racing ahead on development, a debate now central to US technology policy.

President Trump and a group of chief executives are working to counter public distrust of artificial intelligence, which has become associated in many people's minds with job losses, misinformation and harm to young people. Axios reports the effort aims to rebrand the technology and soften its 'toxic' image, but critics have seized on the push, questioning whether industry-friendly messaging can restore trust in AI.

Cerebras Systems chief executive Andrew Feldman is set to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about whether artificial intelligence can continue scaling. The session will address a central debate in the industry: whether bigger models and more compute can keep delivering gains, and what that means for chipmakers like Cerebras, which builds wafer-scale AI hardware.

Ford's chief executive says artificial intelligence is increasingly handling desk work such as spreadsheets, while physical operations like robotics still depend on human workers to repair and maintain the machines. The comments add to a growing debate among business leaders over which jobs AI will replace first, and suggest clerical roles face more immediate automation than hands-on industrial work.

Madison Square Garden executive chairman James Dolan is spending heavily to back a Republican candidate in New York's governor race. The candidate supports surveillance tools including Flock license-plate cameras, ICE cooperation, and AI-driven data collection, echoing practices Dolan has built into his sports and entertainment empire. Critics see the donations as an effort to expand surveillance-friendly politics statewide, drawing fresh scrutiny of Dolan's political influence.

President Trump and a group of chief executives are trying to move artificial intelligence past its reputation as toxic or harmful, Axios reports. The effort reflects growing concern in Washington and corporate America that negative public perceptions of AI could slow investment, adoption and the technology's promised economic benefits.

LinkedIn's chief executive has spoken out about how artificial intelligence is changing the way people are hired. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he discussed how AI tools are affecting recruitment, job seeking and the skills employers now look for. The remarks come amid widespread debate over AI's impact on white-collar work and the future of the jobs market.

The Wall Street Journal reports that several technology chief executives privately questioned Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for publicly warning about the risks of advanced artificial intelligence. The criticism suggests tension within the industry over how openly leaders should discuss AI's dangers, with some peers reportedly viewing his alarm as exaggerated or commercially inconvenient while safety debates intensify.

A PwC survey has found a clear gap between business and technology leaders over who should be responsible for AI risk in the workplace, with no consensus on whether accountability sits with executives, IT departments, or dedicated governance teams. The findings suggest many organisations may be deploying AI without clear oversight structures.

Aidoc chief executive Elad Walach appears on the Data Book podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is being used in medical imaging and improving patient care. The conversation covers Aidoc's work helping hospitals flag urgent findings on scans, and how AI tools could speed diagnosis and support clinicians in everyday practice.