In Stockholm, an experimental cafe uses an AI agent called Mona to manage daily operations, from hiring to inventory. Customers enjoy the novelty of a human barista paired with automated control, but the system is reportedly losing money and placing questionable inventory orders. The result raises tough questions about whether autonomous AI can handle real-world business ethics and practical decision-making.
Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline has terminated more than 1,000 staff over the past three years for ethical breaches. The cases reportedly include misuse of the employee leisure travel system and smuggling. Wilson stressed that integrity must hold even when misconduct goes unobserved as the carrier pursues cost-cutting amid financial stress and projected losses.
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HDFC Bank’s exit story has turned into a wider governance alarm. The article argues that weak, poorly selected boards—whether in corporates or nonprofits—fail at oversight, enabling scandals and even organizational collapse. It highlights a recurring gap in the social sector, where many boards lack regulatory know-how and active engagement. Better training and tougher selection are urged to prevent repeat failures.
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