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A growing minority of Americans believe it is morally wrong to be a billionaire, with younger generations, particularly Gen Z, far more likely to hold that view, according to a Pew Research survey. While 18% see extreme wealth as unethical, most Americans either view it as morally neutral or acceptable. The generational gap is stark:…

A survey of 150 U.S. hospital finance chiefs highlights significant challenges in adopting financial and administrative technologies, with 60% reporting that at least half of their tech pilots fail, and 57% saying the same across all pilot projects. These initiatives, which often include AI-driven forecasting, revenue cycle automation, and analytics tools, frequently fall short due…

IBM has finalized its $11bn acquisition of data-streaming company Confluent, aiming to enhance how businesses access and use data for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The deal positions Confluent’s technology as a core component of IBM’s platform, enabling real-time data access across complex IT systems – a key requirement for deploying AI agents. Chief executive Arvind…

Deloitte’s 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report finds that while business leaders are increasingly looking to technology – particularly AI – to solve workforce and operational challenges, most organizations lack the cultural and structural foundations to deliver on those ambitions. The report identifies three key issues: employees struggling to keep pace with constant change, widespread…

Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from a shopper who claims the retailer should refund customers for price increases linked to tariffs that the Supreme Court recently ruled unlawful. The suit argues that if Costco receives tariff refunds from the government, it should pass those savings on to customers who paid higher prices. However,…