There is more to AI regulation than safety
Recent debates about the technology also concern the kind of civilisation we want to create for ourselvesArtificial intelligence
Elon Musk’s X in political advertising push to offset revenue falls
Plans for new political ads team to hit $100mn in sales ahead of US presidential election are met with industry scepticismAdvertising, Social Media
Bonus cap raises uncomfortable choice for Europe’s banking lobby
Souring relations with European Commission over such an unpopular issue would risk progress on bigger regulatory battlesFinancial & markets regulation
General Atlantic in talks to buy UK infrastructure investor Actis
US private equity firm is seeking to diversify and grow its asset base ahead of possible listingMergers & Acquisitions
Nippon Steel’s US bet could be ‘catalyst’ unleashing Japan M&A wave
The $14.9bn takeover comes as the country’s cash-rich corporations return to global marketsMergers & Acquisitions
Anthropic/AI: safety first mandate does not eclipse unusual set-up
Start-up has a ‘benefit trust’ that oversees some seats on its board and does not answer to investorsArtificial intelligence
UK financial regulator says listing rules overhaul could lead to more failures
Financial Conduct Authority sets out proposals aimed at encouraging companies to float in LondonFinancial & markets regulation
Spain to buy 10% share in Telefónica in response to Saudi stakebuilding
Madrid issues order for purchase to provide ‘shareholding stability’ for national championMergers & Acquisitions
Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel faces opposition in Washington
Republican lawmakers demand probe into deal while Pennsylvania senator vows to block it Mergers & Acquisitions
Turkish brewer to acquire AB InBev stake in Russian joint venture
Anadolu Efes will not pay for the share, valued at up to $1.3bn, with western companies continuing their difficult exit from Russia Mergers & Acquisitions