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Companies are not going to abandon Salesforce altogether in the age of artificial intelligence, but they are changing how they use it and what they expect. For Morgan DeBaun, CEO and co-founder of digital media group Blavity, cost-saving enabled by AI is a major factor in how she views Salesforce going forward. Blavity, which aims to serve Black audiences, spends about $1 million per year on enterprise software across roughly a dozen vendors, including Salesforce. Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce’s customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution. She…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers remarks at the top of the Cabinet meeting to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine at Downing Street on February 24, 2026 in London, England.Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is “fed up” seeing energy bills in the U.K. swing up and down because of actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.The comments, in an interview with ITV News’ Talking Politics podcast dated Thursday, aired as oil prices — which have soared during the U.S.-Israeli war in…
Matthias Balk | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesOpenAI announced a Pro ChatGPT tier on Wednesday that increases limits for Codex, OpenAI’s artificial intelligence-powered coding assistant, as the company looks to compete with Anthropic’s popular Claude Code.In an announcement posted to X, the company said the $100 per month Pro tier has five times more Codex usage than its $20 per month Plus level, and is best for “longer, high-effort Codex sessions.” “The Plus plan will continue to be the best offer at $20 for steady, day-to-day usage of Codex, and the new $100 Pro tier offers a more accessible upgrade…
US President Donald Trump’s dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran’s civilisation has exposed the limits – and the rising risks – of the US president’s typically unpredictable negotiating style. His decision on Tuesday to back down and agree to a two-week ceasefire – which critics mockingly called another example of “TACO,” or “Trump always chickens out” – marked the biggest step so far toward de-escalating a 40-day-old war that has shaken the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. But Trump’s claims of victory over Iran overlooked questions about the effectiveness of mixing maximalist demands, erratic…
An American Airlines plane is parked at a gate at the LaGuardia Airport in New York City, U.S., Nov. 18, 2025. Kylie Cooper | ReutersAmerican Airlines joined other airlines in raising its bag fees Thursday, but the luggage will be even more expensive for customers who buy basic economy tickets.United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have all hiked the fee to check a bag in the past two weeks as the industry grapples with a jump in jet fuel expenses from the war in the Middle East.American is raising the cost more for its no-frills option, while the other airlines…
Iran now effectively controls the Strait, dictating who can pass and under what conditionsA cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with US President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the US-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz and a powerful lever over global energy markets and Gulf…
Meta Platforms is a buy following the release of its long-awaited artificial intelligence model this week, according to JPMorgan. The investment bank reiterated its overweight rating for Meta. It also reaffirmed its $825 price target on shares, suggesting 34.7% upside from Wednesday’s close. “The launch of Muse Spark should provide increased confidence in Meta’s scaling trajectory and improve investor sentiment,” JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth said Wednesday in a note to clients. On Wednesday, Meta rolled out its Muse Spark AI model, putting the tech giant company in direct competition with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. The product…
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to the press outside the West Wing of the White House on February 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the United States had added 130,000 jobs in January.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Thursday that getting even one oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz would provide a “huge chunk of what’s missing” amid a global supply crunch caused by the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.Hassett, director of White House’s National Economic Council, made the claim as traffic through the key…
Key PointsAmazon Prime Video will have two hours of exclusive Masters coverage, from 1 p.m. ET to 3 p.m. ET, on Thursday and Friday.Amazon will not have any tie-ins with its ecommerce business during the broadcast. Rather, it will adhere by the Masters’ strict broadcasting rules.Amazon is only the fourth media partner in the Masters history, joining CBS, USA Network and ESPN. A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions,…
Calls on international community to take urgent, concrete steps to end aggressionForeign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi speaking at a press briefing today on Thursday, March 26. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the loss of innocent lives and widespread destruction of infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). “The Israeli actions undermine international efforts to establish peace and stability in the region and constitute a blatant violation of international law and fundamental humanitarian principles,” the statement read. The Foreign Office called on the international community to take urgent and concrete steps to…