Apple’s board of directors urged shareholders to reject a proposal that would require the company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing the move would be “unnecessary.” The iPhone maker’s defense of its DEI programs comes as several major corporations are rolling back the so-called “woke” initiatives following a 2023 Supreme Court
Most major U.S. corporations still have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, but the list of companies of late that have rolled back the so-called “woke” initiatives continues to grow. A slew of firms announced cutbacks to their DEI programs last year following activist pressure, and the trend has continued into 2025. Here is the
IQVIA, the world’s leading provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, is working with NVIDIA to build custom foundation models and agentic AI workflows that can accelerate research, clinical development and access to new treatments. AI applications trained on the organization’s vast healthcare-specific information and guided by its deep domain expertise will
Crypto payments platform MoonPay has acquired blockchain payment processor Helio for $175 million, marking the start of what could be a series of strategic mergers in the digital asset space under the crypto-friendly Trump administration, FOX Business has learned. The acquisition is privately-held MoonPay’s largest to date and will expand its payments infrastructure by integrating
For decades, leadership in computing and software ecosystems has been a cornerstone of American strength and influence worldwide. The federal government has wisely refrained from dictating the design, marketing and sale of mainstream computers and software — key drivers of innovation and economic growth. The first Trump Administration laid the foundation for America’s current strength
Stocks tumbled after a stronger-than-expected jobs report, raising new headwinds for the Federal Reserve -President-elect Trump lashed out at President Biden after an aggressive move on energy drilling -More Fortune 500 companies are ditching DEI policies -California wildfires exposed massive lapses in insurance and preparedness for national disasters -Inside California’s broken insurance regulation -The IRS
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel digital platforms, including ecommerce, mobile and social channels. This technological wave is simultaneously transforming advertising and marketing, customer engagement and supply
Driving the future of smart mobility, Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is partnering with NVIDIA to develop the next generation of safe, secure mobility with AI and industrial digital twins. Announced today at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, this latest work will elevate Hyundai Motor Group’s smart mobility innovation with NVIDIA accelerated computing,
This GFN Thursday recaps the latest cloud announcements from the CES trade show, including GeForce RTX gaming expansion across popular devices such as Steam Deck, Apple Vision Pro spatial computers, Meta Quest 3 and 3S, and Pico mixed-reality devices. Gamers in India will also be able to access their PC gaming library at GeForce RTX
The labor union representing some 45,000 U.S. dockworkers reached a tentative agreement with port employers on Wednesday, averting a strike at East and Gulf Coast ports later this month. In a joint statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they reached an agreement on a six-year Master Contract, which