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Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors, has been named the most powerful woman in Fortune's list for 2024. Barra faced significant challenges in her first year as CEO, including a major recall of GM cars due to faulty ignition switches. However, she used this experience to reform GM's culture and prepare the company for the electric vehicle revolution. Under Barra's leadership, GM has achieved its strongest financial position since its 2009 bankruptcy and has made progress towards its goal of going all-electric by 2035. Despite some recent setbacks in EV and autonomous vehicle development, Barra remains committed to transforming the company. [Extracted from the article]

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, sees the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as a significant opportunity for his company. Dell Technologies' stock price recently reached a record high due to strong earnings and increased demand for AI-optimized servers. Despite not being a charismatic speaker, Dell's analytical skills and understanding of customer needs have contributed to his success. Under his leadership, Dell has improved communication with employees and focused on providing infrastructure for corporate customers, including data storage and management. Dell has also entered the AI market with AI-powered PCs and infrastructure products for generative AI applications. Additionally, Dell has made a positive impact on Austin's tech ecosystem and established a foundation to support children in poverty. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents companies that have had a social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy and included in the 2023 The Change the World List. They include automobile makers Tesla, General Motors, Chargepoint and SK On, pharmaceutical company Perrigo and women's health company Organon, mom-and-pop retail distributor Wasoko, robo-taxi operator WeRide, outdoor apparel brand Patagonia, and recycling companies Digimarc, Dow and Eastman.

An interview with Mira Murati, chief technology officer of artificial intelligence start-up Open AI, is presented. Murati tells about the latest versions of the DALL-E text-to-image models and ChatGPT chatbot. She discusses the advantages and downside of competition in AI development and addresses copyright challenges involving AI. She raises concerns about AI regulation and offers outlook on the future of AI.

The article features the top most powerful women in business in 2023. They include CVS Health President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Karen Lynch, Alphabet and Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat, Macquarie Managing Director and CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, Walmart International President and CEO Kath McLay, JD.Com Executive Director and CEO Sandy Ran Xu, Banco do Brasil President and CEO Tarciana Paula Gomes Medeiros, and Instacart Chair and CEO Fidji Simo.

An interview with Adam Neumann, chief executive officer (CEO) of coworking spaces provider WeWork, is presented. Neumann shares lessons about the need for entrepreneurs to choose the people to surround them and the importance of listening. He discusses the noncompete agreement in WeWork exit package, the business model of consumer-facing residential brand Flow, and the investment by a16z cofounder Marc Andreesen in Flow.

The article shows efforts of Marc Benioff, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of cloud computing company Salesforce, in cutting costs, curbing merger and acquisition (M&A), and managing layoffs under pressure from shareholders while staying committed to the family culture he has cultivated. It highlights the leadership of Benioff in the stakeholder capitalist movement during the pandemic, as well as his devotion to using business as a platform for societal change.

The author offers insights on the rumor surrounding a partnership between artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and technology giant Microsoft to improve the former's generative artificial intelligence technology, ChatGPT. Topics discussed include the instant virality of the free chatbot since its release on November 30, 2022, the pros and cons of using ChatGPT, and forecasts on OpenAI's revenue in 2023.

The article highlights the efforts of businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French Gates and her investment company Pivotal Ventures to accelerate social progress in the U.S. by removing barriers that hold people back. Topics discussed include reproductive rights, gender equity, and French Gates' commitment to improving the conditions of women.

An interview is presented with Brian Chesky, chief executive officer (CEO) of vacation rental company Airbnb. Topics discussed include how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the company, how the "live and work anywhere" policy implemented by companies post-pandemic has increased profits, and the Chesky's approach to philanthropy.

The article focuses on the layoffs occurring in the technology industry. Topics discussed include the layoff at social media company Twitter under its new owner Elon Musk, the number of employees laid off at Google parent company Alphabet and technology giant Microsoft, the downsizing of smaller companies in the industry, and the increase in demand of technology professionals in other industries.

The article focuses on women in the private aerospace industry. Topics include Candace Johnson, who cofounded the European aerospace company SES and launched the first Astra satellite, space startup entrepreneur Lynette Tan, and Atomas chief executive officer (CEO) Vanessa Clark.

The article profiles powerful women in business, including Karen Lynch, chief executive officer (CEO) of pharmacy company CVS Health, Angela Hwang, group president of the biopharmaceutical division of biotechnology company Pfizer, and Alicia Boler Davis, senior vice president (SVP) of global customer fulfillment for electronic (e-)commerce company Amazon.

The article profiles the software company Salesforce. Topics include cofounder and chief executive officer Marc Benioff, his acquisition of the communication platform Slack, and the growth within the subscription-based software industry.

The chip industry is experiencing a boom in factory construction, which has raised concerns about the potential environmental damage caused by the manufacturing process. Semiconductor factories consume large amounts of energy and water, and produce significant amounts of chemical waste. The development of new technology for high-end chips could further increase energy consumption and carbon emissions. Despite these challenges, onshoring chip production in the US has been incentivized by the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to the construction of new plants by companies like Intel and TSMC. The industry is now working towards cleaner manufacturing practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, there is still progress to be made in developing greener chemistry and reducing the use of harmful chemicals. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles American businessman Elon Musk. Topics include his role as the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the aerospace company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), the development of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, and their partnership with NASA. Musk's electric automobile company Tesla is also discussed.

The article focuses on the video conferencing company Zoom, along with its founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Eric Yuan. Topics include how the company has been inundated with new users due to the coronavirus pandemic, their stock performance since their initial public offering (IPO), and the problems surrounding hackers and passwords.

The article reports on the business prospects for the streaming video company Netflix. It mentions the current and forthcoming competition from other streaming services, the challenges of programming for streaming including the creation of new television series, and the plans of Netflix to appeal to a global audience.

The article presents brief profiles of the the fifty most powerful female corporate executives. Profiles include Marilyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of aerospace company Lockheed Martin, Mary Barra, chairman and chief executive officer of automobile manufacturer General Motors, and Abigail Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Fidelity Investments.

The article discusses criticism of the social media platform Facebook founded by Mark Zuckerberg by regulators, competitors and privacy advocates amid its success. Topics include Facebook's success in the online advertising industry, and Zuckerberg's focus on content governance to balance free expression and safety, data privacy, digital health and well-being, and election integrity and preventing interferences.

The article discusses several business events during 2018. Topics include apologies to customers by chief executive officers (CEOs), venture capital funding, and the relation of business leaders including Peter Thiel, Bernie Marcus, and Andrew Liveris to U.S. President Donald Trump. Also noted are the legalization of marijuana and sports betting in U.S. states, an internship with the firm New Balance for basketball player Darius Bazley, and motion picture box office revenues.

The article reports on the efforts of Facebook to eliminate offensive and illicit content. It mentions the increased use of human monitors as well as artificial intelligence to examine Facebook posts and activities, the question of the right of privacy versus the need to remove offensive content, and the work Facebook has done in suicide prevention based on individual posts.

The article reports on the increase in women in venture capitalist firms. It mentions their impact on selecting the new high technology corporations to invest in, the limited partners (LPs) who have added to their influence, and the ways that women capitalists can improve corporate culture in the industries they invest in.

The article briefly profiles various items that are predicted to become popular in 2018 according to the journal "Fortune." Topics discussed include the Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim, the ride-sharing startup company Lyft, and fanny packs.

The article discusses career opportunities for African American businesswomen and the lack of African American women chief executive officers (CEOs). The author reflects on the departure of CEO Ursula Burns from the company Xerox in 2016. Emphasis is given to topics such as the role of socioeconomic factors such as education in preventing the advancement of black women, chief diversity officer Barbara Whye at the company Intel, and the career of Blackstone Capital founder Arlan Hamilton.

The article discusses the corporate leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Meg Whitman. Emphasis is given to topics such as the breakup of the company Hewlett-Packard into Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP, Inc., research and development of a supercomputer, the business market for data storage, and Whitman's political activity.

The article discusses product development at the toy manufacturer Mattel under the leadership of chief executive officer (CEO) Margo Georgiadis. The author reflects on the role of technological aspects in toy design. Emphasis is given to topics such as revenues in the toy industry, parental demand for toy interactivity and customization, and the company's move to shared data systems.

An interview is presented with Indra Nooyi, chief executive officer (CEO) of food and beverage company, PepsiCo. When asked about her strategies for managing shifts in industry, she talks about social change resulting from disruptive technologies. When asked about the acquisition of Whole Foods company by online retailer Amazon, she discusses improving the quality of life for consumers. Other topics include the market for hot beverages, the role of CEOs in political life, and challenges for women in the workplace.

The article presents a list compiled by "Fortune" magazine of powerful women in business which includes chief executive officer (CEO) Mary Barra of General Motors, CEO Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo, and CEO Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin.

The article offers a list of firms that are working to solve social problems. Firms profiled include the investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co., the pharmaceutical firm Novartis AG, and the automaker Toyota Motor Corp. Also noted are the apparel firm Levi Strauss & Co., the internet company Tencent Holdings Ltd., and the consumer goods firm Unilever Group.

The article discusses the successful launch, marketing, and brand development of the startup online mattress company Casper, led by chief executive officer Philip Krim. Emphasis is given to topics such as direct-to-consumer selling of memory foam mattresses, the expansion of sleep products into a lifestyle brand, and market share in the mattress industry.

An interview is presented with comedian Kevin Hart. When asked about his work ethic, he talks about becoming a mogul. When asked about his followings on online social media, he mentions his public appeal. Other topics include the online television network Laugh Out Loud, his identity as a businessman and performer, and retirement.

The article presents photographs and brief profiles of 40 business and political leaders chosen by the journal including French President Emmanuel Macron, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and BlackRock executive Geraldine Buckingham.

The cover story is presented, which explores the ride-sharing company Uber. Particular focus is given to its major competitor, Lyft. Additional topics discussed include allegations of a sexist work environment at Uber, a lawsuit filed against the company by Waymo, the driverless-tech arm of Google parent Alphabet, accusing Uber of infringing on its intellectual property, and venture capitalists and their investments in both Uber and Lyft. Many of these investors are also listed, including board member Ben Horowitz, the band Linkin Park and rapper Jay Z.

The article offers a profile of video game company Activision Blizzard, led by chief executive officer (CEO) Bobby Kotick. Emphasis is given to topics such as expansion of the company into television program development, the development of competitive video gaming, and sales of video games including "World of Warcraft," "Candy Crush Saga," and "Call of Duty."

The article discusses the launch of an online package of live-television programming offered by the Hulu video-streaming service company, based in Santa Monica, California. Emphasis is given to topics such as the relevancy of live and real-time content for mass media consumers, the investment of media companies such as the Walt Disney Company in Hulu, and direct-to-consumer streaming services from television networks such as National Broadcasting Company (NBC).

The article discusses the acquisition of a majority share of the circus firm Cirque du Soleil by the private equity firm TPG Capital LP. Topics include TPG's previous investments in entertainment firms, possible expansion in China for Cirque du Soleil, and efforts by Cirque to appeal to millennial audiences.

The article discusses the workplace chat app Slack. Noted is how the app made its public debut at the New York Stock Exchange in 2019. The app allows workers to message one another, share and collaborate, manage projects and collaborate on documents among other features. Several graphs providing information on revenues, annual losses and paid customers are also offered.

An interview with teacher and author Esther "Woj" Wojcicki is presented. Topics discussed include her book "How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results," the college admissions process, and the importance of qualities such as trust, respect, and kindness.

Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors (GM), has been named the top executive on Fortune International's Most Powerful Women (MPW) list. Barra faced significant challenges in her first year as CEO, including a major recall of GM cars due to faulty ignition switches. However, she used this experience to reform GM's culture and prepare the company for the electric vehicle revolution. Under Barra's leadership, GM has achieved its strongest financial position since its 2009 bankruptcy and has committed to going all-electric by 2035. While there have been some setbacks in GM's electric and autonomous vehicle efforts, Barra remains committed to her goal of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the merger of computer company Dell and data storage company EMC, with the merged company called Dell Technologies. It outlines the history of Dell, founded by Michael Dell in the 1980s, and discusses the role of Dell's connection with Egon Durban of private equity firm Silver Lake in putting together the Dell-EMC merger. The debt burden and prospects of the merged company are discussed in the context of trends in the computer industry.

The article offers brief profiles of ten companies that it says have been highly successful in building brands that consumers are highly aware of and connected to, including peer-to-peer lodging rental company Airbnb, imaging sharing app company Snapchat, and electric car company Tesla. Also included are suggestions on branding from investor Tim Ferriss and a brief interview with branding consultant Jim Stengel.

The article presents forecasts related to various topics such as business, technology, and finance for 2017. Topics include growth in virtual reality equipment and software, the expansion of solar energy capacity through the construction of solar farms in remote areas, and the U.S. Federal Reserve's increase of interest rates.

The article offers information on the private research company Qualtrics, Particular focus is given to the company's founder, Ryan Smith. Additional topics discussed include how the company is located in Provo, Utah, his views on work/life balance, and the research company's work with the apparel company Under Armour.

A cover story is presented that profiles various businesspeople under the age of 40. Those discussed include Brendan Bechtel, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the engineering and construction company Bechtel Group, Ye Jianming, the chairman and executive director of the CEFC China Energy company, and Jake Sullivan, the Senior Policy Adviser for the Hillary for America political campaign. Additional details regarding those noted are also offered, including their corporate history and whether or not they work for a family business.