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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 9h

This reflects how autonomy, flexibility, and decision-making power shape our sense of career control — a reminder that empowerment at work often depends on structure, not just effort.

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 9h

Sam Altman Hints ChatGPT Could Become OpenAI’s Next CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked buzz after hinting that ChatGPT might one day lead the company. While not an official plan, the idea shows how far AI has come — from a digital assistant to a potential decision-maker.

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 1d

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The nation’s largest employers are putting their workers on notice

Amazon and Walmart are among firms warning employees of layoffs or disruption from AI as leaders across corporate America talk of increasing efficiency.

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 1d

"We're going to promote based on AI," said Amazon VP Jamie Simonoff. "We're going to promote based on how you're integrating AI into your job." www.businessinsider.com/amazon-vp-ja...? #ai #amazon

Amazon VP says his division is hiring and promoting based on employees' AI usage

"We're going to promote based on AI," said Amazon VP Jamie Simonoff. "We're going to promote based on how you're integrating AI into your job."

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 2d

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OpenAI just cut a deal with California. Critics say it’s full of holes

OpenAI is converting to a for-profit and settling an investigation by California’s attorney general. Experts and advocates have concerns.

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 2d

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Battery-powered appliances make it easy to switch from gas to electric

Founded by MIT alumnus Sam Calisch, Copper offers electric kitchen ranges that plug into standard wall outlets — no electric upgrades required.

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 2d

OpenAI reportedly lining up $1 trillion IPO that would be one of biggest ever

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 2d

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates warned him that investing in OpenAI would be like setting $1 billion on fire www.yahoo.com/finance/news...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates warned him that investing in OpenAI would be like setting $1 billion on fire

Microsoft made its first investment in Sam Altman's OpenAI in 2019. It now holds a 27% in OpenAI's for-profit business.

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble

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Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble

As America's tech titans report earnings this week, one question looms large: is the artificial intelligence boom that has inflated valuations headed for the next big bubble?Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazo...

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

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Interview with FOX2 about NVIDIA hitting $5 trillion dollars in market value

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

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Making Sense of AI 2gether: AI and the Future with Professor Ahmed Banafa

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard sit down with Professor Ahmed Banafa, a globally recognized expert in AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain, to discuss how artificial intelligence is evolv...

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

My comments to NBC Bay Area News about AI and Jobs youtu.be/UkcOzAVMEkc?...

My comments to NBC Bay Area News about AI and Jobs

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

مقابله مع قناة الشرق بلومبيرج عن خطط السعوديه لتكون مركزا استراتيجي للذكاء الاصطناعي youtu.be/diiBRXN8zhs?...

مقابله مع قناة الشرق بلومبيرج عن خطط السعوديه لتكون مركزا استراتيجي للذكاء الاصطناعي

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

مقابله مع برنامج ترندي علي قناة القاهره الاخباريه عن جروك بيديا من الن ماسك
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مقابله مع برنامج ترندي علي قناة القاهره الاخباريه عن جروك بيديا من الن ماسك

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 3d

I told you NVIDIA will hit $5 Trillion in 2025

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

My article about "Why Companies Fail in Their AI Projects" published by Corporate Investment Times Link: corporateinvestmenttimes.com/CIT18/Corpor... #ai #projects #sjsu

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

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Nvidia stock hits all-time high, nears $5 trillion market cap after slew of updates at GTC event

Nvidia stock surged after a slew of announcements at its GTC event, putting the company on track to be the first in history to cross the $5 trillion market cap milestone.

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

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My interview with FOX2 about Amazon layoffs and AI

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

Nvidia has been pushing the concept of sovereign AI, or AI systems built to power research deemed important by national governments to help increase sales beyond individual companies and hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.

Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

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Inside the Data Centers That Train A.I. and Drain the Electrical Grid

A data center, which can use as much electricity as Philadelphia, is the new American factory, creating the future and propping up the economy. How long can this last?

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Prof. Ahmed Banafa @ahmedbanafa.bsky.social · 4d

US News & World Report published my comments about AI bubble. money.usnews.com/investing/ne...