How science fiction helped write AI’s first rule book
Like Isaac Asimov before us, we have to work out how to benefit from the new technology while staying safe
Artificial intelligence
UK FCA rules out extension of post-Brexit licensing regime
Financial regulator says it will clear outstanding cases before the year’s end
Financial & markets regulation
US concern over Mexico attracting Chinese electric vehicle factories
Three of China’s biggest EV manufacturers in talks to find sites for plants in Latin American country
Electric vehicles
Burnout: pastoral flair reduces mass stress at Christmas
Commonsense managerial concern for overburdened staff is the best remedy
Work-life balance
China’s biggest nickel producer to list battery unit in Hong Kong
Debut of Tsingshan’s REPT Battero Energy comes at end of barren year for initial public offerings
Electric vehicles, Batteries
Jim Chanos shifts stance on US gambling thanks to America’s ‘bad betters’
Hedge fund manager becomes bullish on industry as rush into risky wagers boosts profits
Travel & leisure industry
How CEOs will spend Christmas
Bosses of Pioneer, M&S, BA and others reveal their festive plans and traditions
Work-life balance
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary on course for €100mn bonus
Airline’s shares hit record high, inching closer to target price of €21 for share option reward
Travel & leisure industry
Bank of Japan expected to stick with negative interest rates
BoJ likely to signal its monetary plans at policy meeting on Tuesday but to hold off on action
Central banks
Bang & Olufsen says it will defy luxury slowdown as ‘rich will only become richer’
High-end speaker and television maker targets younger shoppers
Luxury goods