Counterfactual is a podcast presented by the Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section. The Counterfactual podcast strives to inform and entertain about topics of interest that lie at the core, intersection or even periphery of competition law and policy.
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Dive into the heart of high-functioning organizations with Competitive Solutions Leaders Shane Yount, Paul Campbell, and Seth Davies, as they explore the latest trends, share actionable insights, and showcase success stories in leadership, data management, and process optimization.
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Lawyers from international law firm Pinsent Masons discuss the latest news in the world of business law. We analyse rulings, laws, news events and trends to help organisations navigate a complicated and fast-moving world of business law and regulations. Every fortnight in these 20 minute episodes we give expert guidance to keep you ahead of your competition and to help you meet the challenges ahead. Listen and subscribe for the latest news and analysis on legal and regulatory issues from exp ...
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Where Silicon Valley meets Wall Street, TechCheck dives deep into stocks, trades, trends and opportunities focused on new technologies while highlighting news from mega-cap heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, growth software and red-hot disruptors. Everyday TechCheck delivers investors what they need to know with compelling in-depth reporting and analysis from investors, analysts and leaders in the industry.
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Do you know what happens when you flip a light switch? How many people, dollars, and computers are involved to charge your smartphone? Do you understand the policy implications, political landmines, and local issues as we transition to clean energy? We’re here to answer those questions and more on KNOW POWER. Hosted by agnostic but informed industry experts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti, Know Power is all about demystifying the entire energy industry, getting you involved in the discussion, ...
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Access Partnership is the world’s preeminent tech advisory firm. We’ve been helping leading tech companies navigate complex regulatory challenges and expand their products and services to new markets since 1999. In this time, we’ve also worked closely with governments to offer advice on creating policies and regulations as the landscape continues to change with new and emerging technologies. Through two decades of experience, Access Partnership has developed effective and proprietary process ...
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Hear the latest from the IIF’s experts on where the dynamic world of digital innovation in finance intersects with key regulatory and public policy considerations. Specific topics include access to innovative technologies, data sharing and protection, machine learning, cloud computing and cultural change within firms in the digital era.
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Advancements in technology, changing business models and the evolution of workforces, are transforming the global economy. Boards and business leaders need to prioritise digital transformation, cyber security and ethics, and embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive in the digital age. In this series we explore the opportunities and challenges arising from technology, data and cyber, and the ensuing regulatory changes. To stay informed, please visit www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/la ...
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The law sets a framework for market transactions and competition. However, in recent years, the law itself has become a commodity in many regions of the world and in various fields: especially corporate, bankruptcy and contract law, not to mention the settlement of disputes. Individuals and companies search for the most attractive rules of law and states compete for the favour of demanders through their offers. Since legal competition has been the object of preliminary empirical explorations ...
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Are you working in healthcare market research or competitive intelligence or market intelligence? Do you often face information overload, from the pharma news portals, clinical trial registries, regulatory agencies, financial reports, investor releases, pharma summits, investment news, and financial summits etc.? It is hard to keep a track of all the forces (external and internal) that affects a product’s development and performance in the healthcare/ pharmaceutical market. We at RAS Life Sc ...
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Join Mitratech’s very own experts Karl Viertel, Stefan Sulistyo and Henry Umney on our podcast: The RegTech Report. Your update to all things RegTech. Listen to our hosts as they discuss the latest RegTech news, speak with industry pioneers and muse about the latest tech.
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Thanks for listening to the Postal Affairs podcast! BCC Software recently acquired Satori Software from Quadient, and as a result, this podcast will no longer be updated. However, we’d like to encourage you to instead subscribe to the BCC Software podcast – Industry Corner – where we break down postal industry topics, explain the current state of the industry, and what it means for your business. You can listen today on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Stitcher, or on Soundcloud. For more inf ...
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20: What a Trump presidency means for trade, climate policy, tech law and more
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Donald Trump’s business policies are radical and in some cases untested. Our experts analyse the impact on world trade, climate policy and other areas where Trump’s ideas will have a significant impact.By Pinsent Masons
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Box CEO Aaron Levie joins CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa to discuss why software stocks have been performing so well, how a new Trump term will impact tech regulations, and more.By CNBC
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Traffic to ChatGPT is booming, now ranked the 8th most-visited website worldwide, according to Similarweb. But its incredible rise comes right as concerns in Silicon Valley grow over whether the advancement of AI models is slowing down due to the data wall.By CNBC
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Why AI’s Next Phase Could Break Nvidia’s Moat 11/8/24
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The next phase of AI development involves inference, the stage in which the models that have been trained are applied and generate responses. There, specialized chips developed Amazon and Google are designed to be more cost-effective and efficient than GPUs – and could be an opening for big tech firms to break into Nvidia’s stronghold.…
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PHP E10 - Navigating Regulatory Excellence and Quality Culture in Life Sciences
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In this milestone episode of The Pulse of High Performance, hosts Shane Yount and Seth Davies welcome Snehal Patel, a dynamic leader in the life sciences industry. From starting as a technician at Genentech to becoming the Chief Technical Officer at Sana Biotechnology, Snehal’s career is a testament to the power of resilience, mentorship, and conti…
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Gig Economy and Ride-sharing Under Trump 11/7/24
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The incoming Trump administration and Elon Musk’s role in it could be a new catalyst in the equation of how robotaxis will impact ridesharing. Lyft and Uber over the last few months have been on a dealmaking frenzy, most of them centered around autonomous driving. But now that Elon Musk’s influence is growing, that push could become more urgent – a…
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Better Know the Bureau Series #2: Getting to Know Matt Chiasson (LIVE Episode Recording)
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In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Matt Chaisson, a Senior Policy Advisor, about his career and responsibilities at the Competition Bureau, particularly relating to the process and experiences around the adoption of recent amendments to the Competition Act. This is the second episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” seri…
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The impact of a second Trump administration on the AI trade: less regulation, potentially more volatility, and the China threat could all mean faster, unfettered development of the industry -- plus how Elon Musk's influence on AI policy could boost xAI against startup rivals.By CNBC
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The focus for big tech this earnings season has been finding ways to monetize AI – and one use that’s emerged is the military. Shares of Palantir surged after the company cited a boom in demand for its AI software from the U.S. government. And it’s not alone as other AI giants including Meta and OpenAI also look to expand their work with defense ag…
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As users search for election and voting information in new ways, generative AI startups may have the solution -- proving nimbler with less to lose than big tech firms. The startup Perplexity just unveiled a new dedicated election hub, promising answers to questions ranging from polling locations to election results, while for big tech names like Me…
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PHP E9 - Building High-Performance Teams Through Lean Management and a Culture of Learning
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, Scott Favreau welcomes Vonn Schopp to discuss the game-changing concept of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and its crucial role in transforming leadership effectiveness. Vonn draws on his 25 years of experience in the chemical and manufacturing industries to share practical tips and real-world applicatio…
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AI is the next catalyst for growth for the hyperscalers Amazon, Microsoft and Google – but whether it can offset spending is still unsettled. Alphabet’s quarter shows GCP is gaining on the other two, growing at a blowout 35% and changing the cloud landscape.By CNBC
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Apple’s AI Differentiation, Plus OpenAI Takes on Google Search 10/31/24
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The market still hasn’t seen any examples of huge success in AI monetization for consumer-facing products, but Apple is differentiated in that its AI is free with a new Iphone or recent product. We dive into whether or not that will work out. Plus, OpenAI is rolling out a search function for ChatGPT, able to provide realtime access to things like s…
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TechCheck+ How OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying power tamed Washington 10/31/24
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Come Election Day, the future of big tech won’t be decided by either presidential candidate. Instead, OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has emerged as one of the most powerful people shaping AI policy. He’s put on a masterclass in wooing Washington, learning from Mark Zuckerberg and social media’s missteps on the Hill. And he’s turned OpenAI int…
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Shares of Alphabet jumped after reporting a big Q3 beat, reporting strong growth in cloud, search and YouTube. But one number you might not have seen yet: over 25% of all new code at Google is generated by AI. We dive into what that could mean for big tech earnings ahead and their push to be more efficient.…
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On-Demand Clean Energy: Christie Obiaya on How Heliogen is Redefining What Solar Can Do
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In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Michael sit down with Christie Obiaya, CEO and Director of Heliogen, an energy technology company focused on concentrated solar power (CSP) and storage solutions. Christie shares her journey from chemical engineering to leading Heliogen and dives into the challenges and opportunities of CSP technology. …
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A big check on AI demand and spending is coming after the bell when Alphabet and AMD both report third-quarter results. Investors are looking to AMD’s print to see how it’s faring in its uphill climb to compete against Nvidia. Alphabet’s capex spending could also be a bellwether for how the rest of big tech earnings will shape up…
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X-Energy CEO on Amazon Investment, Plus Bret Taylor on Sierra’s New Funding Round 10/28/24
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As power-hungry tech companies work to fuel AI data centers, the race for nuclear energy is on. Amazon led a $500 million investment into X-Energy, which develops small modular reactors. We spoke with CEO Clay Sell on what’s behind the nuclear craze. Plus, AI startup Sierra just raised a new $175 million in capital, quadrupling its valuation from J…
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PHP E8 - Continuous Improvement and Leadership in Manufacturing
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, hosts Seth Davies and Paul Campbell sit down with Brian Vance, Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at Rust-Oleum. Brian discusses his journey from a nontraditional start in the Air Force and various roles in manufacturing to becoming a key leader in continuous improvement (CI). Emphasizing data-dr…
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Alphabet -owned Waymo just announcing a new $5.6B funding round led by its parent company with participation from investors including Fidelity, a16z, Silver Lake and Tiger Global. The robotaxi service has seen daily rides grow ten-fold in the past year, to more than 100,000 weekly paid trips.By CNBC
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TechCheck+ OpenAi’s Head of Global Policy Chris Lehane 10/24/24
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As AI becomes more mainstream, the debate on how to regulate it is starting to take center stage. Recently OpenAI hired Chris Lehane as its head of global affairs with the goal of having a say in how these policies and regulations are formed. He sat down with Deirdre Bosa for a wide ranging interview about the company’s goals and why we need to thi…
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Join us for a spirited discussion with three participants in the Competition Bureau’s 5th Annual Competition Summit entitled “Market Dynamics in the AI Era”. We review the highlights of the AI Summit from the perspectives of a senator, journalist and competition law practitioner. What are the Competition Bureau, domestic regulatory agencies and for…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China for the second time this year, meeting with officials and pledging increased investment as the iPhone-maker faces growing competition and pressure in the world’s largest smartphone market. Local rival Huawei front ran the latest iPhone announcement and is again ahead of the release of Apple Intelligence by releasing u…
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Anthropic Pulls Ahead in AI Agent Race 10/22/24
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Would you give AI permission to take over your computer? The startup Anthropic hopes so, unveiling a new "Computer Use" tool that would let its Claude chatbot analyze your computer screen and even act on your behalf, getting control over the cursor, keyboard, browser, calendar and more. It’s the latest move in an escalating battle between megacaps …
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19: Inside ‘the biggest change to employment law in a generation’ – what employers in the UK need to know
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Organisations need to start preparing now for an overhaul of employment law by the UK’s new Labour government. Stuart Neilson outlines how. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.By Pinsent Masons
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Google’s Reorganization Puts AI In Front 10/18/24
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Google shares fell on news of an AI reorganization, announcing it’s moving the Gemini Apps team under DeepMind and shifting a search and ads executive to a Chief Technologist role. But investors might be missing the bigger picture – instead of viewing it as an example that Google is increasingly willing to sacrifice some of its search advantages fo…
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PHP E7 - The Clash Between Metrics and AI: Navigating Data and Human Insight
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, co-hosts Michael Watkins and Will Brice explore the tension between traditional business metrics and the growing role of AI in decision-making. They dive into the benefits and challenges of integrating AI, with Watkins drawing from his experience as VP of Information and Product Technology, while Br…
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Uber Explores Expedia Takeover Bid, Plus Google Exec on Viral AI Podcast Tool 10/17/24
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Shares of Uber and Expedia were on the move today’s session after reports that Uber had explored a takeover bid for Expedia. Plus, Google’s realistic AI-generated podcast tool as gone viral, and the company is now unveiling new features to make the product even more customizable. Google Labs Vice president Josh Woodward joined us for a closer look …
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The mad dash to develop and deploy AI chips is intensifying, with Amazon now inking a new deal with the startup Databricks in which it’ll use Amazon’s custom chips to train its AI model.By CNBC
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California Rejects More SpaceX Launches, Plus Nextdoor’s Hurricane Response 10/14/24
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A big step this weekend for SpaceX's bid to develop reusable rockets, successfully catching a descending rocket booster on the launch pad with mechanical "chopstick" arms. But officials in California are putting up some hurdles to even more expansion for the startup. Plus, as Florida residents recover from Hurricane Milton, one platform they’re tur…
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After Tesla’s Robotaxi day, the focus has been on Uber with shares up 8%. But the biggest winner is with the widest lead is actually Alphabet’s Waymo, already delivering 100k+ driverless rides a week. We spoke to riders in San Francisco and skeptics in New York City on their robotaxi hopes and fears.…
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PHP E6 - Racing Ahead: Reputation, Mindset, and Leadership
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, we welcome Mike Mooney, a seasoned NASCAR executive and the author of Reputation Shift. Mike shares how his experience in motorsports led him to work with leaders and organizations to build high-performing teams and foster resilient leadership. We dive into topics like the importance of a strong min…
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OpenAI Report Outlines Dangers of AI-Generated Misinformation 10/10/24
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A new report from OpenAI on cyber operations and dangerous actors' use of AI could be a signal that companies are feeling the pressure to take AI-generated misinformation seriously. The 54-page report analyzes more than 20 covert influence operations that used its models to launch deceptive campaigns on social media and other platforms.…
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House of Cards? The Structural Presumption in Merger Review
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One of the many consequential recent amendments to the Competition Act, the so-called “structural presumption” for the identification of anticompetitive mergers has been the subject of robust debate. Join us for this episode as we speak with U.S. practitioner and former FTC attorney Jamie France for a rundown of the approach taken to the structural…
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Google’s Regulatory Overhangs, Plus Hindenburg Shorts Roblox 10/8/24
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Google’s regulatory headaches continue. A judge, yesterday, ordered the Alphabet-subsidiary to open up its Google Play app store as part of the Epic Games antitrust suit, and today it could face potential remedies in the DOJ's search monopoly trial. Plus, shares of the video game platform Roblox are falling today after the short-seller Hindenburg R…
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18: How a Dutch tennis club ruling could hinder AI system training, and English courts get power to force litigants into ADR
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A ruling from Europe’s top court could threaten the way companies use huge data sets to train AI systems according to Wouter Seinen. Meanwhile, the English courts have got new powers to force companies into alternative dispute resolution, says Emilie Jones. Never miss a story, sign up for business law updates.…
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Presidential Election Divides Silicon Valley 10/7/24
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The presidential election is continuing to sow divisions in Silicon Valley. Two giants of the tech industry are now coming out on opposite sides, after Ben Horowitz, co-founder of the VC firm Andreessen Horowitz back-pedaled on his support for Trump while Elon Musk hits the campaign trail.By CNBC
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TechCheck+ Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang 10/4/24
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Google recently released a new AI-generated podcast-making tool called NotebookLM – and it’s gone viral on X and in the tech world. We tested it out using CNBC and Wall Street’s favorite study tool: an analyst note. Powered by Google’s most advanced AI model, Gemini 1.5 Pro, could this be the next killer app for generative AI?…
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Nvidia Looks to Expand AI Adoption with Accenture Deal 10/2/24
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Nvidia and Accenture announced a partnership today, aiming to set the blueprint for how to begin integrating AI into the workplace and drive productivity gains. But it's not the first time Nvidia has signed a deal like this - and investors are still looking for those gains.By CNBC
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A controversial AI safety bill died on California governor Gavin Newsom’s desk over the weekend -- a sweeping bill would have been one of the first moves toward real oversight of the nation’s dynamic new technology. But is it already too late for regulation to catch up?By CNBC
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PHP E5 - Empowering Gifted Learners: Insights with Lynne Henwood
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, Lynne Henwood, Head of FlexSchool’s Cloud Campus, joins the hosts to discuss how we can better support gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Lynne shares her extensive experience advocating for these often misunderstood students, highlighting the importance of personalized education and the ne…
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Better Know the Bureau Series #1: Getting to Know Anu Lalith-Kumar
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In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Anu Lalith-Kumar, a Competition Law Officer in the Mergers Directorate and a part of the Mergers Intelligence and Notification Unit (MINU) about her background and role within the Competition Bureau. This is the first episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” series where we “demystify” …
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Google has filed a complaint in the EU against its rival Microsoft, accusing it of unfairly locking clients into using its cloud product. But the suit could be just the latest in recently renewed scrutiny against Microsoft after enjoying a more under-the-radar status relative to its big tech counterparts for the last two decades.…
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17: Unpicking the EU's new policy agenda, and South Africa's long awaited electricity reform
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With a new parliament, Commission president and set of proposed commissioners, the European Union is ready to implement a whole new policy agenda. Mark Ferguson tells us how businesses can prepare for it; and Emma Roberts tells us why South Africa's electricity reform might take a while to take full effect. Never miss a story, sign up for business …
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New Threats to Google’s Ad Dominance, Plus Sam Altman’s Growing Empire 9/23/24
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In a new threat to Google’s ad dominance, AI search startup Perplexity is in talks with major brands on a new advertising model for sponsored questions. We spoke with the CEO of AI search optimization startup Profound on why it represents a new pillar in marketing: AI visibility. Plus, Sam Altman could be on his way to becoming the biggest power pl…
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Shares of Facebook parent company Meta are still hitting fresh all-time highs today. But one potential headwind could be a slowdown in growth at one of its biggest customers, Temu. The Chinese e-commerce app has seen new customer activations stall, according to new data, which could also put Alphabet under pressure.…
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23andMe could get delisted from the Nasdaq after all 7 members of its board resigned this week. CEO Anne Wojcicki is a big name in Silicon Valley but has struggled to find a sustainable business model and shares are 99% off its peak valuation post-SPAC merger. Wojcicki is now hoping to pivot and take the company private by buying back all outstandi…
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PHP E4 - Integrating Quality, and Sustainability for Long-Term Operational Success
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In this episode of The Pulse of High Performance, hosts Seth Davies and Paul Campbell are joined by Carroll Sams, a seasoned quality management professional with over 30 years of experience across various industries. Carroll shares insights from his extensive career in process improvement, safety, and sustainability. The conversation covers the imp…
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Accelerating AI Skills for the Future of Work with AWS
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Emmanuel Pillai, Head of ASEAN – Education & Training at Amazon Web Services, discusses how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries across the Asia Pacific. AI is creating new opportunities and challenges, pushing organizations and workers to adapt to an increasingly dynamic workforce. A study commissioned by AWS and conducted by Access Par…
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