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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has shared concerns over some 'irrationality' in the current AI boom, warning that no company can escape the consequences if the AI bubble bursts. While Google's parent company is well-positioned to manage such upheavals, Pichai stressed that every firm could be impacted. Despite rapid valuation growth and ongoing investment, Pichai urges attention to energy needs and warnings about potential market overheating.

Google's Sundar Pichai advises caution in AI usage, noting that while AI tools can be useful, they are susceptible to errors, underscoring the need for diverse information sources.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into eight companies for potentially misleading online pricing. This move follows a broader review of over 400 businesses to ensure compliance with price transparency rules. Under new powers, the CMA can directly address anti-competitive behavior and levy fines.

A Harvard-led study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, highlights the severe consequences of the Trump administration's significant reduction in federal biomedical research funding. The cuts led to the abrupt termination of 383 clinical trials, leaving over 74,000 participants without access to ongoing treatments and follow-up care.

Jeff Bezos is stepping back into a leadership role as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI company focused on advancing the 'physical economy.' Teaming up with Dr. Vik Bajaj, Bezos aims to leverage AI for innovations across research, engineering, and manufacturing.

Five individuals have confessed to assisting North Koreans in securing remote IT jobs at U.S. companies, violating American law. These schemes, linked to North Korean-backed hacking groups, aim to finance illicit activities, including cyber espionage and weapons programs.

Twenty-one years after Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin credited Warren Buffett as an influence in their IPO prospectus, his company, Berkshire Hathaway, has invested $4.3 billion in Google parent Alphabet. This substantial stake reflects a notable shift for Berkshire, historically cautious with tech investments.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expressed support for a rate cut in December, citing worries over the labor market and economic slowdown. His views contrast with other Fed officials who remain cautious about inflation risks.

DoubleLine Capital's CEO, Jeffrey Gundlach, raises concerns about overvalued assets and the potential crisis looming in the private credit market.