What I Am Reading:

ChatGPT Wows Office Workers. That's a Problem for Microsoft
An inside look at the friendly competition and strategic divergence shaping two leading AI assistants.

Meta Aims to Fully Automate Ads by 2026
How Meta plans to leverage AI to fully automate its advertising operations, and what this means for marketers.

Ageing is linked to inflammation — but only in the industrialized world
Inflammation, thought to be a driver of age-related disease, does not worsen with age in some Indigenous communities.

The Waning Ambitions of China’s $1.3 Trillion Fund Giant
China’s $1.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund is scaling down its U.S. investments amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

What I Am Listening to:

Nsima Inyang with Tim Ferris: True Athleticism at Any Age
Movement coach Nsima Inyang discusses building resilience through primal movement, strength protocols, and longevity practices.

Jesper Brodin: IKEA CEO - Norges Bank Podcast
Ever wondered how those iconic blue and yellow stores became a regular stop for shoppers around the world? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group – the largest IKEA retailer, to unpack how the company is reinventing itself for the future. They explore IKEA's democratic design philosophy, the company's sustainability initiatives, and how the business is adapting with new city-center stores. 

How Florida Became ‘Wall Street South’
Exploring the finance migration to South Florida, including incentives, infrastructure, and talent shifts.

What I Am Watching:

OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Future
A conversation with Bret Taylor on leadership in AI, governance challenges, and future prospects.

Larry Fink: The U.S. Deficit Will ‘Overwhelm This Country’
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns of ballooning national debt and its potential economic consequences.

Marc Benioff’s Race to One Billion AI Agents
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff outlines his strategy for deploying AI agents at massive scale across enterprises.