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Dec 22, 2025 Microsoft's Satya Nadella is getting hands-on with AI as competition ramps up, attending meetings to steer engineers' efforts. Meanwhile, Larry Ellison has backed Paramount's bold bid for Warner with a massive investment. In global news, Cuba faces dire economic challenges tied to its reliance on Venezuelan oil. Lastly, a lighthearted look at 2026 predictions reveals some humorous and surprising forecasts about the future of technology and finance.
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CEO Intensity Drives Product Momentum
- Satya Nadella is deeply hands-on with Microsoft's AI teams, pushing for faster, higher-quality product work.
- Analysts like Dan Ives expect this focus to drive underestimated Azure and enterprise AI growth into 2026.
Nadella Calls Out Copilot Shortfalls
- Nadella emailed engineering leaders criticizing Copilot's Gmail and Outlook connections after comparing to Google's Gemini.
- He also runs weekly hour-long meetings grilling engineers and issuing directives on post-training consolidation.
Ellison's Personal Guarantee Shakes Up Bid
- Larry Ellison personally guaranteed $40.4 billion for Paramount Skydance's Warner bid to reassure financing concerns.
- This high-profile backing underscores how founder capital can alter merger negotiations quickly.