Why billionaire philanthropy might not be as generous as you think
Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated...
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Oprah Winfrey will host an AI special with Sam Altman tonight
Tonight on ABC Oprah Winfrey will tackle the vast topic of artificial intelligence in an hour-long special tonight on ABC. Her new show, “AI and...
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to stem significant suffering
Bill Gates, concerned about the significant suffering caused by global setbacks including the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Wednesday that he will donate $20 billion to his...
Read “Bill Gates” letter to Microsoft employees for company’s 40th anniversary
Over the weekend, Microsoft, somewhat quietly, celebrated its 40th anniversary. Co-founded by “Bill Gates” and “Paul Allen” back in 1975, Microsoft, of course, would eventually...
Technology: Bill Gates on track to own no Microsoft stock in four years
(Reuters) – Bill Gates, the former chief executive and chairman of Microsoft Corp, will have no direct ownership in the company he co-founded by mid-2018...
Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates
(Reuters) – Speculation over Microsoft Corp’s succession plans refocused on internal choices on Wednesday, a day after the leading outside candidate, Ford Motor Co CEO Alan Mulally, took himself...
Bill Gates wants Norway’s $800 billion fund to spend more in Africa, Asia
(Reuters) – Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called on Norway’s $800 billion oil fund, one of the biggest investors in the world, to spend more in...
Exclusive: Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist; Mulally, Elop make the cut
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and...