Michael J. de la MERCED is a journalist at The New York Times, where he has covered business and finance since 2006. His reporting spans significant themes such as corporate finance, technology, and the intersection of business with public policy, including the rise of AI and its implications for various sectors. Michael's work has been featured in notable publications including The New Zealand Herald and The Australian Financial Review.
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Michael J. de la Merced's coverage primarily focuses on finance, economy, business, and technology with an emphasis on investment analysis and evolving stories in these areas. He also covers government and politics related to the finance and business sectors.
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He has a particular interest in the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on businesses as well as their governance implications. Pitches providing expert opinions or exclusive data related to AI governance concerns would likely align with his coverage interests.
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By: Sarah Kessler, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Niko Gallogly, Ian Mount, Sri Muppidi, Brian O’Keefe, Michael J. de la Merced
Wealthy donors and companies can donate individual stocks to the new investment accounts for millions of children. That has raised legal questions.
By: Ian Mount, Bernhard Warner, Niko Gallogly, Sarah Kessler, Brian O’Keefe, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sri Muppidi, Michael J. de la Merced
Deadly attacks on the main Saudi airport add to the challenges facing the country, as it seeks to maintain energy production and keep major events on track.
By: Michael J. de la Merced, Brian O’Keefe, Sri Muppidi, Sarah Kessler, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Niko Gallogly
The arrest of an OpenAI employee accused of planting a bug in an office of the artificial intelligence giant flags another concern for the industry.
By: Ian Mount, Bernhard Warner, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sri Muppidi, Michael J. de la Merced, Brian O’Keefe, Sarah Kessler, Niko Gallogly
Kevin Warsh, the central bank’s chairman, suggested he wouldn’t push to raise borrowing rates this month. But persistent inflation may force the Fed’s hand.
By: Ian Mount, Bernhard Warner, Michael J. de la Merced, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sri Muppidi, Sarah Kessler, Brian O’Keefe, Niko Gallogly
The artificial intelligence giant plans to contribute 5 percent of its stock into a philanthropic fund. But its generosity depends on the A.I. boom continuing.
By: Niko Gallogly, Sri Muppidi, Sarah Kessler, Brian O’Keefe, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Michael J. de la Merced, Bernhard Warner
Tech stocks are up after the rocket and artificial intelligence company beat earnings estimates — and Elon Musk confirmed it is weighing a deal with Tesla.
By: Michael J. de la Merced, Sri Muppidi, Brian O’Keefe, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sarah Kessler, Bernhard Warner, Niko Gallogly
Investors are bracing for a one-two punch: rising oil prices and concerns about the soaring costs of the artificial intelligence buildout.
By: Michael J. de la Merced
PARIS -- For years in France, accountants have been more than just number crunchers, instead serving as important advisers to businesses of all sizes.
By: Elizabeth Olson, Brian O’Keefe, Sri Muppidi, Ian Mount, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Niko Gallogly, Michael J. de la Merced, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler
Elon Musk sees many artificial-intelligence infrastructure companies being shut out of the debt market, a warning that could weigh on markets.
By: Sri Muppidi, Sarah Kessler, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Lauren Hirsch, Ian Mount, Bernhard Warner, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Michael J. de la Merced
Wall Street banks and chipmakers are among those who look set to capitalize on the artificial intelligence giant’s public trading debut.
