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Jon Guest

Jon Guest

Senior Teaching Fellow in Economics, Aston University
National Teaching Fellow of Advance Higher Education and a member of the Executive Group of the Economics Network.
Co-author of the leading UK textbooks ‘Economics’ and the ‘Economics for Business’.
Research on innovative teaching, learning and assessment has been widely published in academic journals
Co-editor of the recent book ‘Games, Simulations and Playful Learning in Business Education’.

Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates

Dec 26, 2023 23:17 pm UTC| Technology

The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces...

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Economy

Trump Seeks Global Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his administration is actively negotiating with seven unnamed countries to form a multinational coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway that Iran...

Global Markets on Edge as Gulf Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Asian markets opened cautiously this Monday as ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region continued to drive oil prices upward, casting a shadow over the global inflation outlook. With most major central banks scheduled for...

Iran-U.S. Military Escalation Shakes Persian Gulf and Global Oil Markets

Retaliatory drone and missile strikes have swept across the Persian Gulf after President Donald Trump threatened to expand U.S. military operations against Iranian energy infrastructure, sending global markets into a...

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Meeting Ahead

U.S. stock index futures climbed modestly Sunday evening as investors weighed escalating Middle East conflict and its ripple effects on global oil prices, while bracing for a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting later...

Oil Prices Retreat as U.S.-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets

Oil prices edged lower on Monday, pulling back from early gains after U.S. President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage responsible for approximately one-fifth of the...

Politics

U.S. Oil Executives Warn Trump Administration of Worsening Energy Crisis Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Top American oil industry leaders have sounded the alarm to the Trump administration, cautioning that the ongoing energy crisis stemming from the war with Iran could intensify as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz...

Trump Warns NATO Over Iran Strait Crisis as Pressure Mounts on China

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to NATO allies on Sunday, cautioning that the alliance faces a troubled future if European nations refuse to support U.S. military efforts in Iran. His remarks, published by...

Harry and Meghan Spokesperson Slams New Royal Biography as "Deranged Conspiracy"

A new biography about Prince Harry has sparked sharp backlash after claiming that Queen Camilla allegedly told a friend that Harry had been brainwashed by his wife Meghan Markle. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of...

U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume in Paris Amid Rising Global Tensions

Top American and Chinese economic officials are meeting in Paris this Sunday for a critical round of trade negotiations, as both nations work to stabilize their fragile economic relationship ahead of a planned summit...

FCC Chairman Threatens Broadcasters Over "Fake News" Amid Iran War Coverage Debate

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is once again putting broadcasters on notice, warning that stations airing what he considers fake news risk losing their licenses when renewals come due. His latest...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Nvidia GTC 2025: Jensen Huang Set to Unveil Next-Gen AI Chips and Strategy

Jensen Huang is preparing to take center stage at Nvidias annual GTC developer conference, where the charismatic CEO is expected to unveil a sweeping roadmap designed to keep Nvidia ahead of a fast-moving pack of AI chip...

Global PC Market Faces 10% Decline in 2026 as AI PCs Surge

The global personal computer market is heading into a rough patch in 2026, with Goldman Sachs forecasting a 10% year-on-year drop in shipments a steeper contraction than earlier projections suggested. Total global PC...

AI in Drug Development: How Pharma Is Cutting Costs and Accelerating Innovation

Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping the pharmaceutical industry and the financial upside could be enormous. According to research firm Bernstein, widespread AI adoption across drug development pipelines could...

Intel and Nvidia Join Forces for AI Hardware Development Ahead of GTC 2025

Intel has confirmed its participation in Nvidias highly anticipated GPU Technology Conference (GTC), signaling a deepening alliance between two of the semiconductor industrys most influential players. The announcement was...

Anduril's $20B Army Contract Signals Major Tailwind for Palantir

Anduril Industries has secured a landmark $20 billion firm-fixed-price contract with the U.S. Army, marking one of the most significant defense-tech awards in recent memory. The 10-year agreement, running through March...
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