Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings says he will step down as company chairman, marking a major leadership shift after nearly three decades. The move lands amid slowing growth, intensifying competition, and mounting investor pressure following a failed merger bid with Warner Bros Discovery—leaving Netflix to chart a fresh path to growth.
Canadian AI firm Cohere and Germany’s Aleph Alpha are reportedly discussing a merger, with the German government said to view the move as strategic. Both companies confirm they are holding ongoing talks. If it advances, the partnership could help Europe strengthen its stance in the global AI race, while Germany pushes to expand capabilities and attract high-value jobs.
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