Why we should worry about the technological pessimists
Futurists tend to overemphasise the speed of adoption and underemphasise the scope for adaptationArtificial intelligence
China’s dominance of solar poses difficult choices for the west
The unpalatable truth is that green technologies mean we will have to find ways to co-operate with BeijingRenewable energy
Ocado shares surge over Amazon bid speculation
Stock of UK online grocery business trade higher after newspaper reportMergers & Acquisitions
Microsoft and Activision to face FTC challenge to $75bn deal
Hearing set to begin in US court over whether to put the brakes on giant gaming purchaseMergers & Acquisitions
Vivendi to fight Telecom Italia’s plan to sell landline network to KKR
Move opens new chapter in long-running battle over future of heavily indebted mobile and broadband groupMergers & Acquisitions
Paris aviation deals signal recovery in face of supply challenges
Airbus and Boeing announce orders for more than 1,200 aircraft at biennial trade fairAircraft manufacturing
Who could be the next president of the European Investment Bank?
Also in today’s newsletter: Should we trust AI to run Europe’s power grid?Artificial intelligence
Asset or accessory? Luxury handbags spark growing interest
Booming prices make the accessories attractive to investors seeking protection against inflation and market volatilityLuxury goods
Pixar flop shows Walt Disney struggling to revive the magic
Marvel and Pixar films were pushed hard during the pandemic to feed the company’s streaming serviceTravel & leisure industry