Business & Industry

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now allows US Pro users to connect bank accounts through Plaid for tailored financial guidance, starting a new phase in AI-driven personal finance.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

US stock markets declined following the Trump-Xi summit, which ended without significant agreements on trade or Iran, raising concerns about economic stability.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

Several US companies are cutting employee benefits, citing costs and AI investments, raising concerns about worker welfare and corporate priorities.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

Pershing Square, led by Bill Ackman, has expanded its investment in Microsoft amid optimism about AI growth potential, signaling confidence in the tech giant.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

Amazon is purchasing copper directly from a U.S. mine to meet rising demand driven by AI data centers, marking a shift in sourcing strategies.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

HM Revenue & Customs has signed a decade-long agreement with Quantexa to deploy AI technology for identifying tax fraud and errors, costing £175 million.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, with Trump discussing trade, Taiwan, Iran, and AI aboard Air Force One; details remain limited.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

Samsung has started reducing chip manufacturing six days before an 18-day union strike, signaling potential supply disruptions in the semiconductor industry.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

Trump states he made no commitments on Taiwan during his meeting with Xi Jinping, plans to decide on arms sales soon, amid ongoing US-China tensions.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026

U.S. President Trump discusses key issues with Xi Jinping during their summit on Air Force One, focusing on trade, Taiwan, Iran, and AI, with no major agreements announced.

• The Idea Magazine Team
• 15. May 2026