Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. But What Is It? – Bloomberg
Four decades ago, physicists were theorizing that the mind-bending mechanics of quantum physics could be harnessed to make a new kind of computer that’s exponentially
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PODCAST: Money Moves for the New Year: How to Level Up Your Career
New year, new job? A raise or promotion could lead to more money in your pocket and possibly more job satisfaction. We’ll hear from Wafa
The World Needs a Pro-Human AI Agenda
Judging by the current paradigm in the technology industry, we cannot rule out the worst of all possible worlds: none of the transformative potential of
Just how frothy is America’s stockmarket? – The Economist
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for investors in America’s stockmarket that is saying something. They have had a marvellous 2024, as
Don’t Look Now, but China’s AI Is Catching Up Fast – WSJ
Chinese startups show signs of catching up with America’s leading artificial-intelligence models more quickly than many in the industry had expected, despite the restrictions China
EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis – The Financial Times
The EU is emptying its gas storage facilities at the fastest pace since the energy crisis three years ago as colder weather raises demand and
AI bigwigs want to go all-in on nuclear. They also happen to be behind nuclear companies – CNN
Sam Altman is the chairman of a company that promises a brighter future for humankind. No, it’s not OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company he co-founded
RBA Opens Door to Cuts Next Year if Inflation Continues to Fall – WSJ
The Reserve Bank of Australia is growing in confidence that inflation is heading sustainably back to target, and if coming data confirms the trend, it
Defaults on leveraged loans soar to highest in 4 years – The Financial Times
US companies are defaulting on junk loans at the fastest rate in four years, as they struggle to refinance a wave of cheap borrowing that
PODCAST: Cultural predictions for 2025: the year we accept the chaos
It’s a time-honored tradition: for the third year in a row, FT Weekend editor-at-large Matt Vella joins Lilah to reflect on this past year, and