Users Find Microsoft’s New Chatbot Technology Unreliable. Microsoft’s investment in the technology has been a boon for the company’s stock, even as early users find the A.I.-powered system erratic.
A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission A second Republican commissioner has resigned as the agency gears up for a big showdown on noncompete agreements and the Microsoft-Activision merger.
Biden Picks Lael Brainard to Lead National Economic Council Lael Brainard, the Fed’s vice chair, will become a top economic adviser along with Jared Bernstein, who will head the Council of Economic Advisers.
Stocks Jump on Hopes of Lower Inflation Lower-than-expected data on wholesale prices and resilient earnings from retailers were cheered by investors.
Fed Frets About Shadow Banks and Eyes Treasury Liquidity in New Report The Federal Reserve is watching the government bond market and investment funds as rate increases ricochet through finance.