Australia News Today: AI, Visa Fraud, Interest Rates

Australia News Today: AI, Visa Fraud, Interest Rates

Gina Rinehart’s rising stake in Liontown is spurring questions about her next moves as analysts express caution over the fate of Albemarle’s takeover bid. A drop in Liontown’s price, in the event of an Albemarle exit, would present Rinehart with an opportunity to build up the current stake, Jarden analyst Jon Bishop said. Artificial intelligence … Read more

Education Publisher Pearson Replaces CEO Andy Bird With Microsoft Executive

Education Publisher Pearson Replaces CEO Andy Bird With Microsoft Executive

Educational publisher Pearson Plc replaced its Chief Executive Officer Andy Bird months after a shareholder revolt over his pay and amid concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the business. The incoming CEO is Omar Abbosh, president of Microsoft Corp.’s Industry Solutions business and a former Accenture executive, Pearson said in a statement on … Read more