Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content โ including from prominent news sites โ without approval.
The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US
A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States.
AI startup Perplexity wants to upend search business. News outlet Forbes says it's ripping them off
The artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has raised tens of millions of dollars from the likes of Jeff Bezos and other prominent tech investors for its mission to rival Google in the business of searching for information.
With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure
One of the nation's top news organizations was in some turmoil following a hastily-announced restructuring plan that led to the exodus of the newspaper's executive editor.
The $230 billion donor-advised fund industry gets an IRS hearing
Congress and the Biden administration are considering what, if anything, should be done to tighten restrictions on donor-advised funds, an increasingly popular way for donors to set aside money to spend on charitable causes.
Outside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boards
Most news organizations hold its journalists to strict ethical standards to avoid conflicts of interest either real or perceived.
What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving?
Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scottโs giving remains a mystery, but a recent round of grants to nonprofits offer some insights.
Humanoid robot-maker Figure partners with OpenAI and gets backing from Jeff Bezos and tech giants
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is looking to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into the bodies of humanoid robots as part of a new deal with robotics startup Figure.
Jeff Bezos sells nearly 12 million Amazon shares worth at least $2 billion, with more to come
Jeff Bezos has filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion.
Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condรฉ Nast
Journalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes are striking amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says
The anti-poverty organization Oxfam International says the world could have its first trillionaire within a decade.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019.
Jeff Bezos's fund has now given almost $640 million to help homeless families
Amazon founder Jeff Bezosโ fund to support homeless families announced $117 million in new grants on Tuesday to organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Summer Science Program spent $2 million last year serving 204 students. Then, they got a $200M gift
A small nonprofit, Summer Science Program, has puzzled for much of the last year over what do to with a surprise bequest of an estimated $200 million.
H-E-Bโs Charles Butt, Cowboysโ Jerry Jones among the Texas billionaires in Forbesโ list of 400 richest people
What do H-E-Bโs Charles Butt, Dallas Cowboysโ Jerry Jones, Teslaโs Elon Musk and Houston Rocketsโ Tilman Fertitta have in common? The billionaires are among the richest people in the U.S., according to Forbes.
Amazon CEO says 'itโs probably not going work out' for employees who defy return-to-office policy
Amazon employees have been pushing back against the companyโs return to office policy for months โ and it seems the ecommerce giantโs CEO has had enough.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home in Miami's 'billionaire bunker.' Tom Brady will be his neighbor
The founder of Amazon is buying a home on an exclusive barrier island in Miami where he'll be neighbors with Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scottโs first open call for grants yielded 6,353 applications from nonprofits โ meaning candidates have at least a 4% chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.
US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years.
AP source: NFL owners to discuss Snyder at upcoming meeting
A person familiar with the docket tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's future is on the agenda to be discussed at upcoming committee meetings in Florida before the annual NFL meeting in Arizona scheduled for late March.
Bill Gates joins 26 newcomers on list of 50 biggest donors
As the ranks of Americaโs super wealthy grow, the roster of major philanthropists is expanding to include not-so-typical megadonors โ among them, a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court.
National Enquirer, caught in 'catch-and-kill' scandal, sold
The National Enquirer, the scandal-plagued tabloid that engaged in โcatch-and-killโ practices to bury stories about Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, is being sold.
Adani accuses short-seller Hindenburg of attacking India
Indiaโs Adani Group, run by Asiaโs richest man, has hit back at a report from U_S_-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, calling it โmalicious,โ โbaselessโ and full of โselective misinformation.โ.
Adani mulls suing US short-seller as shares sink up to 20%
Shares in Indiaโs Adani Group have plunged up to 20% and the company said it was considering legal action against U.S.-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research for allegations of stock market manipulation and accounting fraud that led investors to dump its stocks.
AmazonSmile's end is alarming, say nonprofits that benefited
Since 2013, more than 1 million charities received donations from AmazonSmile, which sent a small portion of a customer's purchase on Amazon to a nonprofit of their choice.
These are the 10 richest people in the world at the start of 2023
Forbesโs real-time list of richest people shows six out of the top ten wealthiest people in the world are living in the U.S., including one who resides in Texas.
Indian coal magnate Gautam Adani steps up green investments
Asiaโs richest man, coal magnate Gautam Adani, made his vast fortune betting on coal as an energy hungry India grew swiftly after its economy was liberalized in the 1990s.
MacKenzie Scott acknowledges another $2B in donations
Megadonor and novelist MacKenzie Scott announced almost $2 billion in donations in a short blog post Monday that emphasized her interest in supporting people from underserved communities.
Ex-housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos, claims discrimination
A former housekeeper for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says she and other employees suffered unsafe working conditions that included being forced to climb out a laundry room window to get to a bathroom.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.
MacKenzie Scott gives $39 million to Junior Achievement USA
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and 26 local operations โ the largest single gift in its 103-year history โ the national education nonprofit announced Tuesday.
Biden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy framework
The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fishing by China and ordering federal agencies to better coordinate amongst themselves in a bid to promote sustainable exploitation of the worldโs oceans.
Mexican-born engineer pushing for more diversity in space
A 26-year-old electrical and hardware engineer will become the first Mexican-born woman in space when she joins a diverse international crew for a 10-minute flight launched by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.
World Food Program chief presses billionaires 'to step up'
The head of the U.N.โs World Food Program is telling billionaires itโs โtime to step upโ as the global threat of food insecurity rises because of Russiaโs war in Ukraine.
A Bezos-Biden squabble: Can corporate taxes tame inflation?
Jeff Bezos this weekend became the latest centibillionaire to launch a political fight on Twitter by denouncing a tweet by President Joe Biden about corporate taxes as โdisinformationโ and โmisdirection.โ.
Obama, Airbnb's Brian Chesky launch $100M in scholarships
The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel.
Amazon union head, others meet at White House on organizing
Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met Thursday with union organizers at the White House as the administration looks to boost unionization campaigns.
Nonprofits likely under fire as Senate explores โdark moneyโ
A Senate hearing on Wednesday is likely to produce fireworks as Republicans and Democrats square off over the role that foundations and nonprofits are playing in elections.
Amazon CEO Jassy says he wants to improve warehouse safety
In his first letter to Amazon shareholders, CEO Andy Jassy offered a defense of the wages and benefits the company gives its warehouse workers while also vowing to improve injury rates inside the facilities.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
MacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates โ the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth in 2019.
Did Amazon violate federal laws? Lawmakers ask for DOJ probe
Lawmakers have made good on their threat to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Amazon and its senior executives obstructed Congress or violated other laws in testimony on its competition practices.
Yacht reportedly built for Bezos too big for Dutch bridge
A giant, $500 million yacht reportedly being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos faces a delivery problem: It may require dismantling a beloved, historic bridge in Rotterdam that is blocking its passage to the sea.
Amazon reports strong 4Q results despite supply chain snags
Amazonโs profits in the fourth quarter nearly doubled, beating analystsโ expectations even as the online behemoth continues to contend with surging costs tied to a snarled supply chain and labor shortages.
Group: Tax rich to fund vaccines for poor hit by pandemic
Anti-poverty group Oxfam has called for governments to impose a one-time 99% tax on the worldโs billionaires and use the money to fund expanded vaccine production for the poor.
World Economic Forum warns cyber risks add to climate threat
The World Economic Forum says cybersecurity and space are emerging risks to the global economy, on top of existing challenges posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.
Correction: Philanthropy-Top10-Gifts story
In a story published December 31, 2021, about the top charitable donations of the year, The Chronicle of Philanthropy erroneously reported the value of Microsoft stock donated by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in 2000.
News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.
We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.
FAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will no longer give out commercial astronaut wings starting next year because too many people are launching into space.
MacKenzie Scott won't say how much she's giving 'this time'
In a blog post titled โNo Dollar Signs This Time,โ billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott said she wonโt reveal how much she has given to charity since her last round of donations earlier this year, in an effort to reduce the attention she draws.
Bezos makes gifts to Obama foundation and NYU medical center
Former President Barack Obamaโs foundation announced that it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which it says is the largest individual contribution it has received to date.
Q&A: Binance CEO on bubbles, meme coins and crypto's swings
The CEO of Binance, the worldโs largest cryptocurrency exchange, doesnโt try to explain why some cryptos started purely as a joke have surged so much in price.
Foundations commit billions to fight climate change
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, which was postponed a year because of COVID-19, has promoted a series of announcements from foundations and individuals attempting to pour money into efforts to fight climate change, an area many think philanthropy has neglected.
Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthy
In the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Childrenโs Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Musk offers $6B if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk says he will sell $6 billion worth of Tesla stock and donate it to the United Nationsโ food agency if it could show how the money would solve world hunger.