AI engineers report burnout and rushed rollouts as ‘rat race’ to stay competitive hits tech industry
AI workers across the tech industry told CNBC that the pressure to roll out features and products at breakneck speed has come to define their jobs.
Turkey’s inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April
Turkey’s inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.
Japan’s yen had a roller coaster week amid suspected intervention. Here’s what you need to know
The Japanese yen started the week at 34-year lows against the U.S. dollar but the currency is now staring at its best week in over a year on Friday.
Britain’s ruling Conservatives hit with another local defeat as general election nears
The votes are likely to be the last major political test for U.K. leader Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party ahead of a general election later this year.
Conflict reaches day 800; Russia says it curbed Ukrainian attacks overnight
As the Russia-Ukraine war reaches its 800th day, battle continues with little hope for a resolution; Russia says it curbed overnight drone attacks from Ukraine.
Credit Agricole’s first-quarter earnings jump as investment banking beats rivals
European banks’ first-quarter earnings have largely beaten expectations, with the boost from higher interest rates still supporting lenders’ bottom line.
Societe Generale’s investment bank limits first-quarter profit plunge
Societe Generale reported a smaller-than-expected 22% slide in first-quarter net income on Friday.
China’s automakers must adapt quickly or lose out on the EV boom in the face of regulatory scrutiny abroad and competition at home
Adoption of battery and hybrid-powered cars has surged in China, but an onslaught of new models has fueled a price war, while regulatory scrutiny grows abroad.
Don’t rate Tesla’s Full Self Driving too highly, tech investor says: ‘By no means autonomous driving’
A top fund manager focusing on tech says Tesla’s Full Self Driving product lacks qualities that would make it an example of truly “self-driving” technology.
She’s worked for Nike, the NBA — and Maya Angelou. Meet abstract artist Ya La’ford
Ya La’ford has commissions until 2028 and current and former clients include the NFL, the NBA and Nike as well as celebrity musicians and TV stars.
